ANALYSIS OF DIGITALIZATION INDICATORS IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Abstract

Digitalization and digital transformation have a major impact on the sustainability and development of the economy and society. Digital technology is a fundamental force for change in this century, reshaping economies, government and civil society. It affects every aspect of the development of society. The need for digitalization became even more evident due to the KOVID-19 pandemic, because it pointed to the urgent need for mechanisms, tools and adapted regulation for a better organization and a fully functioning society. Different techniques are used to measure the level of digitalization: Digital Evolution Index (DEI), Networked Readiness
Index (NRI), Digitization Index (DiGiX), Digital Intensity index (DII), Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), ICT Development Index (IDI), IMD World Competitiveness etc. Each of these indexes has different methodological approaches and contains different dimensions, indicators and sub indicators for measuring the level of digitalization. The main aim of this paper is to see if the digitalization index in Republic of North Macedonia can be measured and for which index. In this context, and based on existing data, digital indexes or individual indicators will be compared with some countries, as well as with some EU member states.