G7 ICT AND INDUSTRY MINISTERS’
DECLARATION
MAKING THE NEXT PRODUCTION REVOLUTION
INCLUSIVE, OPEN AND SECURE
Torino, 25 - 26 September 2017
26 September 2017
1. The pace of change is accelerating. The Next Production Revolution is now. The
combination of a variety of digital and other technologies, new materials and
new processes is already transforming production in our countries, with
pervasive effects on our lives. This transformation has the potential for farreaching effects to productivity, employment, skills, economic growth, trade,
well-being and the environment. It brings opportunities, as well as challenges
for our economies and societies.
2. Recognising the impacts for society and economy of these transformative
technologies, the G7 Countries have recently initiated strategies to embrace
opportunities and address challenges brought by the Next Production
Revolution (NPR). These provide the basis to leverage best practices and build a
coordinated international dialogue at the G7 level, with the joint aim of reaping
the benefits and addressing the challenges of the NPR for all countries and
communities.