1、Infocomm Media Development Authority SINGAPORE DIGITALSOCIETY REPORT 2023SINGAPORE DIGITAL SOCIETY REPORT 202301CONTENTExecutive Summary .1Objective and Introduction .3Definition and Approach to Measure Digital Society .4Examining Digital Access .5Examining Essential Digital Skills .7Examining Attit

2、udes Towards Digital Technologies.15Conclusion .17References .18SINGAPORE DIGITAL SOCIETY REPORT 20231EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThis inaugural report measures the state of digital society in Singapore across three dimensions digital access,essential digital skills for daily living,as well as attitudes toward

3、s digital technologies.Since the launch of the NEU PC programme in 1999,the Government has gradually introduced initiatives for all Singaporeans to benefit from digital developments.The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital technologies in many aspects of everyday life,giving rise to

4、 an urgent need to support Singaporeans in adapting to a digital future.This report shows that Singapore has made good progress in our transition to a digital society due to the foundations built over the years,coupled with timely interventions in recent times.Digital accessSingapore has high levels

5、 of connectivity,with 99%of resident households connected to the internet and 98%of households with school-going children having access to computers.For those who require support for digital connectivity,such as low-income households,the Infocomm Media Development Authority(IMDA)provides subsidised

6、digital access via DigitalAccessHome,which complements the Ministry of Education(MOE)s provisions to support students home-based learning needs.97%of residents own smartphones,but the proportion among seniors is lower.While smartphone ownership among seniors has increased(89%in 2022 compared to 74%i