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
2.05

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.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Usage and Adoption

    2.25

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Intermediate: Complex actions, info access, tech ownership.

    100% Data Availability

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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.

    100% Data Availability

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Connectivity
2.72

Stage 3: Systematic

Growing access, exclusion gaps.

  • Physical Infrastructure

    2.37

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Rudimentary: Urban-focused high-speed coverage.

    100% Data Availability

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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.

    93% Data Availability

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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.

    100% Data Availability

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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.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Fair Market Competition

    2.47

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Recognition: Licensing promotes competition, balanced prices.

    67% Data Availability

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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.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Human Rights

    2

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Regulated: Focus on political rights.

    100% Data Availability

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Economy
0.28

Stage 1: Basic

Limited integration: Traditional finance, low tech business.

  • Business

    0.62

    Stage 1: Basic

    Adverse: Limited tech adoption, unfavorable conditions.

    100% Data Availability

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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.

    100% Data Availability

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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.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Data Exchange

    3.22

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Accessible: Governance, data use, decision-making.

    100% Data Availability

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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
3.05
  • Cross-Cutting Indicators

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Clear strength in respecting and protecting digital rights with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Systematically advancing key aspects of freedom of expression both online and offline through legislation based on some priority areas with rare instances of digital rights being violated but some institutional frameworks/legislation missing

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Right to Privacy
2.89
  • Right to Privacy

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Systematically advancing key aspects of privacy both online and offline through data protection legislation based on some priority areas with rare instances of digital rights being violated but some institutional aspects of a data protection authority or data protection legislation still missing

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

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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