Digital Transformation in the Arab Countries: Approaches and Directions
https://doi.org/10.31432/1994-2443-2023-18-4-47-57
Abstract
The purpose of the work. Analysis of the features of digitalization of the states of the Middle East and North Africa. Results. The tools and mechanisms of digital development of the Arab states of the region, the specifics of regulating processes in the digital environment are described, indicators for evaluating the effectiveness of digitalization are given, the level of digitalization and its trends for the states under consideration are revealed. Conclusions. Many Arab countries in the region have launched basic digital transformation initiatives. Individual countries have made progress in the development of digitalization and the digital market. Efforts to promote innovation in the Middle East and North Africa face a number of challenges, including digital gaps and differentiation between countries and industries. It can be recommended to make greater use of international cooperation in the digital sphere.
About the Author
H. Barini
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Barini Husam (Syria) - Postgraduate student
Moscow, Stremyanny lane, 36
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Barini H. Digital Transformation in the Arab Countries: Approaches and Directions. Information and Innovations. 2023;18(4):47-57. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31432/1994-2443-2023-18-4-47-57
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