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Islands of Korea, Islands of the World The Digital Nomad Era Global perceptions of work and leisure The World Economic Forum (widely known as the Davos Forum), held in Davos, Switzerland, has Island Story
At Present, in Islands Abroad…
are shifting rapidly, a trend accelerated
by the COVID-19 pandemic. With
recently explored this trend in its weekly Global Agenda updates. One key topic: how digital nomads
are reshaping tourism and transforming the economies of Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
remote work now mainstream and ICT
technologies advancing, the boundaries
of traditional workplaces are dissolving—
ushering in a new era of flexibility and
The Rise of Digital Nomads
innovation.
Since the pandemic, the number of digital nomads has grown alongside the spread of
remote work. Many countries are now issuing digital nomad visas to attract them.

Digital nomads typically stay longer than regular tourists, live more like locals, and
contribute more meaningfully to local economies.
Workation on the Rise

In Korea, policies addressing regional population
decline have introduced concepts like “related Cabo Verde: Strategy of an Atlantic Island Nation
population” and “living population.” Initiatives such
Located off the coast of West Africa, the small island country Cabo Verde is actively
as relocation support and the Hometown Love
positioning itself as a digital nomad destination.
Donation Program aim to revitalize communities
through broader engagement. Digital Infrastructure Investment : Cabo Verde is building an international optical cable
and establishing a tech complex to support remote work environments.

Vol.03 Program Operation : Through the Remote Working Cabo Verde program, the country
is attracting digital nomads while also fostering local innovation and strengthening
technological capacity.
Economic & Social Benefits : The skills and ideas brought by digital nomads are creating
positive ripple effects across local communities and businesses.

Among them, workation—a blend of work and
Cabo Verde’s Challenges and Responses
vacation—has emerged as a key strategy.
Housing Shortages : Rising rental demand has led to concerns over affordability. The
government is addressing this by building co-living spaces and considering rental market
It offers environments where people can work
regulations.
remotely while enjoying leisure time, with islands
increasingly embracing this concept to boost local Inclusive Growth : Local residents are being equipped with digital skills through training to
economies and enhance quality of life. help narrow economic disparities and promote shared prosperity.

※ Who Are Digital Nomads?
A digital nomad is someone who works remotely Vision for the Future
using digital tools, living and traveling freely without
Cabo Verde aims to create a sustainable digital economy in which digital nomads and local
being tied to a physical office—enabled by internet-
residents coexist in harmony. It envisions becoming the technology island of West Africa
based technologies. and evolving into a key player in the global digital economy.

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