Digital Industry in Ukraine: challenges and perspectives

Abstract

The article considers the issues of digitalization of Ukrainian industry. The experience of European countries in the formation of digitization policies at the national level is analyzed, as well as the first results of the implementation of such policies are evaluated. Prospects for the development of digital technologies in the industry of Ukraine are considered. It is noted that the main challenges to digital development are the high level of corruption in the country, external threats, political risks, low level of investment by foreign investors. The impact of the pandemic on the growth of the information technology sector in Ukraine is also assessed. Thus, the development of Ukraine's digital economy is a crucial factor for the success, competitiveness of Ukrainian business on the global market, as well as for attracting investment to the country. But also a necessary condition is the state support of digitalization processes without attempts of over-regulation.