Nearly half (47%) of Generation Z worldwide (46% in Spain) is ready to accept economic constraints and slowing GDP growth At the same time that the political leaders are centered in a strategy at large plazo that promoted a more sustainable increase, según señala a macrostudio of Dell Technologies, which receives the voice of more than 15,000 people of between 18 and 26 years in 15 countries of todo the world. In Spain, the survey was conducted among just over 1,000 people.

In terms of the main areas of investment that governments should prioritize, those related to sustainable energy (42% worldwide and in Spain); the circular economy (39% worldwide and 44% in Spain) and also more sustainable public transport (29% worldwide and 34% in Spain). The Spaniards (20%) do not consider it necessary to carry out citizenship education initiatives on sustainable development like the rest of the people questioned in the world (25%), a percentage that rises to 30% in France and 33% in Mexico and Brazil.

Aongus Hegarty, president of international markets for Dell Technologies, says Gen Z may be most affected by public and private investment decisions being made right now“he will therefore surely support initiatives that place sustainability at the center of economic growth strategies.”

Despite this, not all young people believe that current public investments will ensure that within 10 years there will be a thriving digital economy. Thus, a third of respondents (32% worldwide and 39% in Spain) say they have little or no confidence, while 30% (26% in Spain) have high or complete confidence. Spaniards aren’t the most optimistic, but they aren’t the most suspicious either. Thus, countries such as Singapore (56%) and Korea (41%) show high or complete confidence in current public investments, while young people in Japan (47%) and Brazil (49%) show little or no of confidence.

Generation Z bets on technology

Generation Z young people are convinced that technology will play a key role at all levels. Both in aspects and the fight against the climate crisis (64%), as well as in the development of their future career. Thus, more than three quarters of respondents (76% worldwide and 79% in Spain) consider that the acquisition of new digital skills is essential to increase their professional options.

At this point, they feel a bit disappointed, because they think they could have received a more appropriate education. Almost half (44% globally and 42% in Spain) say that at school, he received only very basic computer skills, and 12% (16% in Spain) say they have received no training in technology or digital skills. 37% (40% in Spain) believe that school (up to age 16) did not provide them with the necessary technological skills to carry out their later work.

To help close this gap, a third (34%) of respondents globally suggest that there is a need to expand the availability of technology courses at all levels of education. A quarter (26%) believe technology courses in compulsory education will encourage young people to pursue tech-related careers.

But the digital divide also depends on factors such as the geographical location in which you live or the demographic and socio-economic group to which you belong. For this reason, participants in this study from Dell Technologies believe that governments should prioritize their investments in device access and connectivity. for disadvantaged groups (33%) and in connectivity in rural areas (24%).

Generation Z and cybersecurity

On the other hand, the young people surveyed are very aware of the importance of cybersecurity in the near digital future. More than half (56% globally and in Spain) consider that strong legislation and greater investment in cybersecurity are necessary to protect national infrastructure and to ensure that private companies adhere to strict standards. For this to happen, 38% of respondents want the public and private sectors to work together and hold each other accountable.

Hegarty says it’s clear that Gen Z sees technology as an essential part of their future prosperity. “Technology providers and governments need to work together to improve the quality of and access to content related to the new digital environment. 44% of Gen Z believe educators and businesses should work together to close the digital skills gap , and because of the speed at which technology evolves, this will require constant collaboration.”

Flexible and remote working, a priority for Generation Z

For 55% of Gen Zers globally, flexible hours and the ability to work remotely are two key factors when choosing a job. It is more important for Spaniards (62%), Italians and Mexicans (63% each). Much less decisive for French (48%), English, American or Canadian (50% in the three countries).

The Dell Technologies study also examines the views of Gen Zers on other issues. For example, when asked how they think economic growth could be sustained, respondents prioritize improving health services (21%), investing in education (11%) and investing in sustainable infrastructure (11%). Finally, another fact to keep in mind: more than half (57%) of Gen Zers say they have little confidence that their personal data is stored correctly by healthcare providers. .