Nicaragua

Americas | Latin America and the Caribbean

People
Connectivity
Government
Regulation
Economy
Digital Public Infrastructure
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Pillar scores

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People
2.1

Stage 3: Systematic

Growing acceptance: Basic literacy, more complex tasks.

  • Skills and Literacy

    2.83

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Elective: Basic skills widespread, optional school learning.

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  • Usage and Adoption

    2.44

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Intermediate: Complex actions, info access, tech ownership.

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  • Culture Norms

    2.73

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Accepting: Trial-error, active use, known channels.

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  • Civic Engagement

    0.39

    Stage 1: Basic

    Restricted: Tech not for citizen-govt interaction, voice exclusion.

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Connectivity
2.72

Stage 3: Systematic

Growing access, exclusion gaps.

  • Physical Infrastructure

    2.36

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Rudimentary: Urban-focused high-speed coverage.

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  • Access Enablers

    3.07

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Open: Similar access, recognized barriers, free access points.

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Government
1.55

Stage 2: Opportunistic

Initiatives in silos, limited support, no strategy.

  • Leadership and Strategy

    0.94

    Stage 1: Basic

    Reactive: No strategy, no senior support, isolated projects.

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  • Implementation Capacity and Systems

    0

    Stage 1: Basic

    Analogue: No skills, outsourcing, no strategy, no budget.

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  • Digital Public Services and Platforms

    3.18

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Integrated digitalization: Centralized, redesigned, data-centric.

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  • Open Government

    2.07

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Transparent: Regular info sharing, some stakeholder input.

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Regulation
2.71

Stage 3: Systematic

Established: Substantive digital laws, weak enforcement.

  • Data and Privacy

    2.5

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Recognition: Functional data protection authority, regulation.

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  • Emerging Technologies

    0

    Stage 1: Basic

    No recognition: Tech not policy consideration.

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  • Fair Market Competition

    2.47

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Recognition: Licensing promotes competition, balanced prices.

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  • Cybersecurity

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Comprehensive law, baselines, compliance, international alignment.

    50% Data Availability

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  • Consumer Protection

    4.29

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Strong watchdog, tailored legislation, price monitoring.

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  • Human Rights

    2

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Regulated: Focus on political rights.

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Economy
0.26

Stage 1: Basic

Limited integration: Traditional finance, low tech business.

  • Business

    0.54

    Stage 1: Basic

    Adverse: Limited tech adoption, unfavorable conditions.

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  • Financial Services

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  • Innovation Ecosystem

    0.48

    Stage 1: Basic

    Stagnant: Limited graduates, outdated curriculum, lack of engagement.

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  • Standards Of Responsibility

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Digital Public Infrastructure
3.51

Stage 4: Differentiating

Integrated IDs, digital wallets, accessible data.

  • Payments

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Transformational: Widespread digital payments, local currencies.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Identification

    2.3

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Digitalized: Machine-readable records, workflows set.

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  • Data Exchange

    3.22

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Accessible: Governance, data use, decision-making.

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Digital Rights Dashboard

Cross-Cutting Indicators
Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
Right to Privacy
Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
Cross-Cutting Indicators
3.41
  • Cross-Cutting Indicators

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    The country is a State Party to several international conventions. Several domestic policy instruments and institutional frameworks are established. Some clear opportunities are likely created for implementation.This analysis does not reflect quality of implementation or frameworks, and does not represent an analysis of the broader context of human rights.

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Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
2.47
  • Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association

    Stage 3: Systematic

    The country has established some domestic policy instruments and institutional frameworks. A systematic framework is likely in place to support their implementation.This analysis does not reflect quality of implementation or frameworks, and does not represent an analysis of the broader context of human rights.

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Right to Privacy
2.89
  • Right to Privacy

    Stage 3: Systematic

    The country has established some domestic policy instruments and institutional frameworks. A systematic framework is likely in place to support their implementation.This analysis does not reflect quality of implementation or frameworks, and does not represent an analysis of the broader context of human rights.

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Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
5
  • Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination

    Stage 5: Transformational

    The country is a state party to most, if not all, relevant international conventions. Most, if not, all domestic policy instruments and institutional frameworks are established.This analysis does not reflect quality of implementation or frameworks, and does not represent an analysis of the broader context of human rights.

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