Introduction to the CEIAP and its Digital Policy Initiative
The Centro de Estudios e Investigación en Asuntos Públicos (CEIAP) has presented the updated version of its Digital State Policy Decalogue and the results of the Evaluación de Política Digital Estatal 2025. These tools serve as a diagnostic and guidance parameter for the digital development of Mexico’s federal entities.
About CEIAP and its Leader, Mony de Swaan
CEIAP is a research center focused on public affairs. The Digital State Policy Initiative, led by Mony de Swaan, is a continuous project since 2021. De Swaan, former president of the Federal Telecommunications Commission (Cofetel) and current director of CEIAP, aims to provide evidence and comparable criteria on the digital maturity level of Mexico’s federal entities.
The Digital Transformation Challenge
Mony de Swaan emphasized that the true challenge of digital transformation is not merely connectivity but adding value to every megabit:
Cada megabit debe servir para educar, sanar, desarrollar y gobernar mejor.
— Mony de Swaan (@MonydeSwaan) February 28, 2020
The CEIAP director highlighted that the new evaluation offers a chance for state governments to direct their actions towards purposeful digital policies with long-term vision.
Key Actions and Ideas
- CEIAP’s Digital State Policy Decalogue and Evaluación de Política Digital Estatal 2025 provide a diagnostic and guidance framework for Mexico’s federal entities.
- Mony de Swaan, former Cofetel president and current CEIAP director, leads the initiative to assess digital maturity in Mexico’s federal entities.
- Digital transformation is about adding value to every megabit, not just connecting people.
- The new evaluation encourages state governments to adopt purposeful, long-term digital policies.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is CEIAP and its Digital State Policy Initiative?
CEIAP is a research center focusing on public affairs. The Digital State Policy Initiative, led by Mony de Swaan, aims to assess and provide comparable criteria on the digital maturity of Mexico’s federal entities.
- Who is Mony de Swaan and why is he relevant?
Mony de Swaan is a former president of the Federal Telecommunications Commission (Cofetel) and current director of CEIAP. His expertise in telecommunications and public affairs makes him a key figure in shaping Mexico’s digital policy landscape.
- What is the main challenge of digital transformation according to Mony de Swaan?
De Swaan emphasizes that the true challenge of digital transformation is not just connectivity but adding value to every megabit, which can improve education, healthcare, development, and governance.
- What does the new evaluation by CEIAP offer to state governments?
The new evaluation encourages state governments to adopt purposeful, long-term digital policies that contribute to the social well-being and sustainable development of their regions.
