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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36887/2415-8453-2025-1-66

Popadynets Nazariy,
Doctor of Sciences in Economics, Senior Researcher, deputy director, Professor of the Economy and Marketing Department of Lviv Polytechnic National University,
Senior Researcher of the Department of Regional Economic Policy of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional
Research of NAS of Ukraine
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7556-6135
Pityulych Mykhayo,
Doctor of Sciences in Economics, Professor, Head of the Department of finance and banking of the Uzhhorod National University, Director of the Transcarpathian Regional Center for Socio-Economic and Humanitarian Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine,
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2787-0378
Hrafska Oryslava,
Doctor of Sciences in Economics, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Economics and Management,
Lviv State University of Physical Culture named after I. Bobersky
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8134-3771
Bilyk Rostyslav,
Doctor of Sciences in Economics, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Depart-ment of Economic Theory, management and Administra-tion of the Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University,
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1894-6828
Sembay Nataliya,
Doctor of Philosophy in the specialty 281 Public Management and Administration, Lawyer of the 1st category,
Ukrainian National Forestry University
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0684-4514

JEL classification: R11; R22

Digitalization is a powerful tool for shaping the competitiveness of regions, capable of ensuring economic growth, improving the efficiency of public administration, and promoting social integration in conditions of instability and challenges. Its successful implementation requires a systematic approach, coordination of efforts between central and local authorities, and the development of partnerships with business and the public sector. The transition to digital regional development should become a priority of state policy as a factor in modernizing the economy, increasing investment attractiveness, and ensuring the sustainable development of Ukraine’s regions. The article substantiates the role of digitalization as a key tool for shaping the competitiveness of Ukraine’s regions in the context of globalization, economic instability, and post-crisis recovery. The comprehensive impact of digital technologies on regional development is analyzed, covering areas such as the introduction of digital infrastructure, the development of e-government, the application of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, cloud technologies, and the integration of digital innovations into public administration, the economy, and the social sphere. The importance of developing digital literacy among the population, creating digital business ecosystems, and developing smart regions and interregional digital cooperation is emphasized. It was noted that the Digital Transformation Index of Ukrainian Regions is a comprehensive tool for assessing digital maturity, covering nine sub-indices and 82 indicators, focusing on infrastructure, digital services, e-government, and the development of digital competencies. Strategic directions for improving the digital competitiveness of regions were proposed, including the formation of regional digital strategies, stimulating the development of IT clusters, institutionalizing the digital transformation of local self-government bodies, strengthening digital education, expanding the use of innovative technologies in management, and developing interregional cooperation. It is determined that digital transformation is a necessary condition for ensuring sustainable economic growth, inclusive development, and global integration of Ukrainian regions.

Keywords: digitalization, regional development, competitiveness, digital infrastructure, e-government, digital literacy, digital transformation index, Smart regions.

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Popadynets N. , Pityulych M. , Hrafska O. , Bilyk R. , Sembay N. 10.01.2025 . Digitalization as a tool for regional competitiveness: current challenges and development prospects. Ukrainian Journal of Applied Economics and Technology. 2025. №1. 385-389 pp. https://doi.org/10.36887/2415-8453-2025-1-66

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Popadynets N. , Pityulych M. , Hrafska O. , Bilyk R. , Sembay N. Digitalization as a tool for regional competitiveness: current challenges and development prospects. Ukrainian Journal of Applied Economics and Technology. 10.01.2025 . https://doi.org/10.36887/2415-8453-2025-1-66