The Role of Digital Transformation in Promoting Economic Growth in Iraq 2010-2022
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https://doi.org/10.61132/anggaran.v3i1.1117Keywords:
Digital Transformation, Economic Growth, IT, IraqAbstract
Economic growth is one of the most important goals countries seek to achieve.
Now, when the world is witnessing a revolution in information and communication
technology, economic growth has become entirely linked to the state's readiness for
digital transformation and its degree of reliance on advanced means. The research
problem of the present study revolves around the fact that Iraq is one of the countries
lagging behind in terms of the use of modern technology due to the extraordinary
conditions, which impacted various areas of life, especially the field of information
and communication technology, leading to the weak application of the digital
transformation process. The present study aims to explore the challenges facing
digital transformation in Iraq and determine the extent of hindering economic growth.
The SPSS is employed to reveal the correlation between digital transformation
indicators and economic growth in Iraq 2010-2022 . The results of the present study
indicate that there is a slowdown in digital transformation in Iraq due to lack of
infrastructure and reliance on foreign markets in providing information and
communication technology resources as a result of not manufacturing them locally .
One of the important recommendations of the present study is to spread technical and
digital awareness by providing training programs in order to prepare qualified and
trained human staff that contribute to the management of the digital transformation
process.
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