f. reduction of administrative and regulatory burdens that limit the growth of SMEs. 23. Against this background, and building on the 2017 G20 Roadmap for Digitalisation: Policies for a Digital Future, we support the “G7 common policy approaches for SMEs competitiveness and inclusiveness in the NPR”, that is intended to guide our future actions in support of SMEs. They are enshrined in Annex 1 to this Declaration. 24. We engage in these common approaches at national and international level, in sharing best practices and information on outcomes. 25. We intend to take stock of already existing and ongoing analytical work by the OECD and other organizations to deepen our knowledge and understanding of the impact of digital transformation on SMEs. OPENNESS: FOR AN OPEN AND INNOVATIVE DIGITALLY CONNECTED WORLD 26. The second Key Policy Priority set by the G7 Leaders is Openness. 27. Openness is a key feature of the digital transformation, stemming from basic principles such as the global nature of the Internet and the free flow of information. To this effect, we reaffirm support for ICT policies that preserve the global nature of the Internet, promote the free flow of information across borders, and allow Internet users to lawfully access online information, knowledge and services of their choice. 28. We affirm that the Digital Economy, including Digital Trade, has the potential to boost inclusive growth and jobs. We therefore strive to unleash the potential of Digital Trade by further improving international cooperation, promoting a free, open and secure digital trade environment, formulating transparent and predictable regulatory frameworks and supporting further work for Digital Trade based on international rules within in the WTO. 29. The global digital transformation can serve as a powerful economic catalyst for the economic empowerment and inclusion of women and girls. Greater access to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and computer G7 ICT and Industry Ministerial Meeting 2017│ MAKING THE NEXT PRODUCTION REVOLUTION INCLUSIVE, OPEN AND SECURE 8