The Cabinet of Ministers approved the list of indicators of the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), adopting the relevant resolution No. 774.
DESI – the Digital Economy and Society Index, which is a standard tool for measuring EU digital productivity. With the help of this index, the progress of EU member states in terms of digital competitiveness is monitored, and they, in turn, get the opportunity to prioritize their needs for reforms and investments.
Implementation of DESI indicators in Ukraine will provide an opportunity to:
- monitor Ukraine’s progress in terms of digital productivity;
- to compare relevant indicators with EU member states;
- identify areas where the country lags behind;
- adjust policies and take necessary measures to improve digital productivity;
- determine areas of priority investment.
The introduction of European approaches to digital transformation will allow expanding the rights and opportunities of every citizen of Ukraine and strengthen Ukrainian enterprises. All this, in the future, will ensure the socio-economic development of Ukraine and its regions.
Specialists of the BRDO analyzed the current policy and regulatory framework for data collection in Ukraine, and also participated in the development of indicators of the Digital Economy and Society Index within the framework of the EU4DigitalUA project, funded by the EU.