Local Digital Index 2023
Henham Strategy provided data and analysis to underpin techUK’s 2023 ‘Local Digital Index’ which assesses the strength of the tech sector across the UK’s nations and regions. For the first time, this Index features GVA analysis and quantifies what is widely understood to be true: that digital capital is key to unlocking economic growth.
Henham worked with techUK on the annual Local Digital Index from 2021 to 2023. The 2023 Local Digital Index builds on the foundation of the 2022 and 2021 indices and, once again, provides the insights required to empower local and national policy makers to boost digital capital.
The Index is a vital tool for benchmarking regional performance. The 2023 Index demonstrates that, while progress is often gradual, there are remarkable instances where rapid improvement can be achieved in just a year. This is exemplified by the substantial advancements in mobile and broadband connectivity. The Index compellingly demonstrates the power of well-crafted policy and decisive action, even in the short-term.
The 2023 Index introduced new measures, including a 5G coverage measure and the data ecosystems component, demonstrating our commitment to strengthen the Index and to respond proactively to the rollout of new technologies.