Joint Paper between the Digital Cooperation Organisation and the SBJBC Research Function
June 2026
By Robert McNamara, Head of Research SBJBC, and Dr. Syed Iftikhar H. Shah, Technical Publications Director, Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Semiconductors are the foundation of the digital economy, enabling innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, advanced communications, healthcare, transportation, energy, and other strategic sectors. As global demand continues to grow, the semiconductor market is projected to exceed USD 1.29 trillion by 2030, making the industry increasingly important for economic growth, technological leadership, and national resilience.
This publication examines the global semiconductor landscape, highlighting major national strategies, policies, and investment initiatives, while exploring the emerging semiconductor ecosystems within DCO Member States. It also identifies key industry challenges, including supply chain vulnerabilities, high R&D costs, skills shortages, and sustainability concerns, and provides strategic recommendations to strengthen innovation, resilience, and international collaboration across the semiconductor value chain.
To read the full report: [White-Paper-on-Semiconductor]
