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GDX Launches Second Municipal DX Awareness Survey for 2025

The General Association for Municipal DX Promotion, known as GDX, has kicked off the 2025 Second Municipal DX Awareness and Actual Condition Survey. Scheduled from May 7 to May 30, 2025, this survey follows the successful first survey conducted in 2023, aiming to further explore the progress and challenges in digital transformation among local governments across Japan.

Survey Overview

• - Survey Name: 2025 Second Municipal DX Awareness and Actual Condition Survey
• - Period: May 7, 2025 - May 30, 2025
• - Target: Digital transformation (DX) officials in local governments (Prefectures and Municipalities)
• - Conducted by: General Association for Municipal DX Promotion (GDX)
• - Method: Web-based questionnaire with paper surveys mailed to each participating municipality.

Objectives of the Survey

The promotion of digital transformation in local governments is critical for the sustainable development of community societies in Japan. Continuous monitoring of the trends, challenges, and future directions in this endeavor is essential. This survey aims to identify changes, advancements, and new issues in digital transformation efforts since the initial survey conducted two years prior. The insights gathered will serve as foundational material for enhancing DX initiatives within local governments.

Summary of the Previous Survey (2023)

In the first survey conducted in 2023, GDX collected responses from 481 local governments, yielding valuable insights. Findings from this survey were distributed in October 2023 to participating municipalities and members, significantly contributing to ongoing efforts in municipal DX promotion.

Previous Survey Insights

The first survey, consisting of 61 questions incorporating both multiple-choice and open-ended formats, delved into the actual conditions of DX adoption and the awareness surrounding it. The survey was designed to assess the progression of digital transformation across 20 critical sectors, defined by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The sectors covered include:

• - Community Revitalization
• - Resident Life
• - Fire and Disaster Prevention
• - Medical and Welfare Services
• - Health
• - Parenting
• - Public Health
• - Environment
• - Labor
• - Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
• - Commerce
• - Industry
• - Transportation
• - Tourism
• - Civil Engineering
• - Infrastructure
• - Culture
• - Sports
• - Education
• - Digital Divide Countermeasures
• - Developing Digital Talent in Local Communities
• - Tackling Loneliness and Isolation
• - Cashless Solutions
• - Local 5G

The findings highlighted notable advancements in efforts towards digitalization, although challenges such as workforce shortages, budget constraints, and alignment with existing operational processes persisted. Several local governments reported successful initiatives involving cloud technologies, paperless operations, and the creation of digital platforms for citizen engagement.

Moving Forward with Municipal DX

Based on the insights from previous surveys, the second survey aims to further refine and enhance the approaches toward municipal DX. Participants can request access to the Municipal DX 20-Sector Progress Survey tool, which visualizes the digital transformation progress in their local governments compared to national averages and similar-sized municipalities.

Conclusion

The General Association for Municipal DX Promotion (GDX) is dedicated to advancing digital transformation in local governments, thus aiming for sustainable community growth. By collaborating closely with municipalities, GDX supports solving regional challenges through digital technologies and fosters a platform for partnerships that accelerate local revitalization through digital transformation.

For more details or to request the previous survey summary and research documents, please visit GDX's official website or contact them directly at:
GDX Contact Information
1-3-1 A-R Cube Aoyama, Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6683-0106
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gdx.or.jp