ИНСТИТУЦИОНАЛЬНЫЕ БАРЬЕРЫ И ДРАЙВЕРЫ ЦИФРОВОЙ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИИ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЙ ЭКОНОМИКИ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ ХАНТЫ-МАНСИЙСКОГО АВТОНОМНОГО ОКРУГА-ЮГРЫ)

Abstract:
The relevance of the research is due to the key role of digital transformation as a driver of global economic growth and Russia’s national priority in the digitalization of the economy and social sphere, which requires a deep understanding of the factors influencing this process in the regions. The purpose of the article is to identify and systematize institutional barriers and drivers of digital transformation of the regional economy, as well as to develop practical recommendations for overcoming them on the example of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug -Yugra. The scientific novelty of the research lies in a comprehensive analysis of institutional factors of digital transformation in relation to a resource region with a high degree of spatial heterogeneity, as well as in the development of the author’s classification of barriers and drivers. The work uses methods of system analysis, statistical analysis, comparative analysis, as well as content analysis of regulatory documents and scientific publications. The main results of the study indicate that Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug -Yugra, being one of the leaders of digital transformation among Russian regions, faces systemic institutional barriers, including imperfection of the regulatory framework, personnel shortages, spatial unevenness of digital infrastructure and insufficient institutional coordination. At the same time, the region has significant drivers, such as a high level of income, which allows investing in digital infrastructure, a developed system of strategic planning and active state support for digitalization. The practical significance of the research lies in the development of recommendations for improving the institutional support of digital transformation, including the creation of a unified digital platform for managing regional development, the introduction of public-private partnership mechanisms in the field of ICT and the formation of a system of continuing education in the field of digital competencies. Prospects for further research are related to the development of a methodology for quantitative assessment of the influence of institutional factors on the effectiveness of digital transformation of regional economic systems.