Balance of digitalization processes in the regional economy (on the example of the Leningrad Region)

Abstract

Aim. To identify the degree of balance of digitalization processes and potential imbalances in the economy of the Leningrad Region.Objectives. To characterize the sequence of development of digital sectors and technologies at the national and regional level; to consider the threats that lead to imbalances in the digitalization of the Leningrad Region.Methods. The study of digital transformation of socio-economic systems is based on the structural aspect of the system approach with the use of methods of comparison, analogies, rating, modeling.Result. Three types of potential imbalances were revealed: the lagging behind at the national and regional level of the “Economy (business)” sector from the “Power” and “Society” sectors (sectoral); a part of digital cross-cutting technologies declared for development at the federal level is not reflected in regional documents of the Leningrad Region (technological); threats to digital development, in particular, dangers associated with the legitimacy of obtaining information, the problems of its use for the purposes of interested groups (legality).Conclusions. Overcoming these imbalances requires increased investment in the digital infrastructure of the region, development of digital skills of professional staff, strengthening of personal social responsibility for the implementation of management decisions.