PROBLEMS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF REGIONAL ECONOMIES

The article is devoted to outlining the main problems of digital transformation of the regional economy and the ways to solve them. The author provides information confirming the progressive introduction of digital technologies in the regional economy. This includes the creation of the relevant Ministry, an integral indicator of the effectiveness of digital transformation - the Digital Economy and Society Index, and changes in all areas where digitalization has positive consequences. These segments of the regional economy include agriculture, healthcare, industry, education, transportation, and logistics. The results of digital transformation are presented, which indicate changes for the betterment of the population, the PES. The article summarizes the obstacles to the digitalization of the regional economy: infrastructure constraints, financial and personnel problems, organizational and managerial problems, and socio-economic factors. One of the main obstacles to the effective digital transformation of the regional economy is the distance to villages and remote areas and the lack of financial resources for the acquisition and implementation of these technologies. Based on the results of the research, the author formulates directions that will help overcome the problems of digital transformation of the regional economy. For effective digital transformation, it is necessary to create an adequate legal framework that will regulate the use of digital technologies and ensure the protection of users' rights. It is important to ensure coordination between different levels of government and the private sector to introduce digital technologies and implement digital initiatives. Successful overcoming of the obstacles to digital transformation of regional economies is possible through the creation of a mechanism that will ensure the comprehensive development of the above areas, including significant investments, infrastructure development, increasing digital literacy of the population, and effective legislative regulation.