MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS OF UKRAINE IN COMPARISON WITH EU STATES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/city-development.2025.2-1Keywords:
digital development, e-government, e-participation index, cluster analysis, digital infrastructureAbstract
The article analyses Ukraine's position among EU countries regarding digital development indicators. The topic's relevance is driven by the need to assess Ukraine's digital progress in the context of European integration. The research methodology includes modern statistical analysis methods and computer technologies, particularly software such as "SPSS Statistics" and "Microsoft Excel". The study measures international indices such as the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and the E-Participation Index (EPI). The results indicate that Ukraine consistently remains in the cluster of countries with low digital development characteristics, although there is some improvement in specific indicators. The EPI clustering shows Ukraine in cluster 1, stable over time, while other countries moved between clusters. The comparison of Ukraine's positions with EU countries in digital development rankings such as the National Cyber Security Index (NCSI), Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), Global Connectivity Index (GCI, Huawei), Global Knowledge Index (GKI), and CMS Infrastructure Index reveals that Ukraine has substantial differences in indicators, leading to its separate cluster in the rankings. Despite some improvements, Ukraine remains in the low digital development cluster, with Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, and Croatia being the closest. The article suggests developing a national broadband plan, creating a competitive telecom environment, attracting private investment, and enhancing cybersecurity. It also recommends improving broadband quality, internet penetration, information flow, and user rights protection. Continuing e-government initiatives, enhancing digital skills, and improving digital legislation are crucial. Weaknesses include state institutions, legislation, market size, welfare, telecom infrastructure, and mobile costs. Strengths are education, creativity, innovation, e-commerce legislation and mobile service affordability. Positive changes in information freedom and user rights protection are noted. Ukraine has the potential for digital development with the proper socio-political stability and infrastructure.
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