StrategEast President Anatoly Motkin’s insightful op-ed, titled “How do Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia Capitalize on the Digitization of Their Economies?” has been featured on the Veridica website, a platform known for its commitment to monitoring and debunking disinformation in Central and Eastern Europe. In the article, Mr. Motkin delves into the current state of the digital economies in these three countries and how digitization is reshaping their growth trajectories.
Mr. Motkin emphasizes that the digital economy in these countries goes beyond the development of IT products and includes the adoption of advanced digital solutions across traditional businesses and public administration. He highlights Ukraine’s leadership in the IT sector, where over 300,000 specialists work, generating over $7 billion in revenue annually, and Moldova’s and Georgia’s rapid acceleration in digital innovation, despite facing challenges like brain drain.
In addition to analyzing the impact of digital transformation on these economies, Motkin explores the East-West gap in digitization, highlighting areas where Eastern Europe is ahead of Western nations, particularly in terms of speed and efficiency of digital solutions. He also underscores the importance of Western cooperation in enhancing digital literacy and fostering equal opportunities.
This op-ed provides a comprehensive overview of the digital potential of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia, offering lessons for the West and reinforcing the strategic role of these countries in the global digital economy.
Read the full article on Veridica to gain further insights into the digital evolution of these nations.
