Digital Transformation as a Factor in The Economic Development of Montenegro

Abstract

Digital transformation in Montenegro is an evolving process that aims to use digital technologies to boost economic growth, improve governance, enhance public services and foster innovation. The main objective of this chapter is to analyze the impact of public administration reform as a determinant of Montenegro's economic development on the achieved economic and social results, which are determined by the achieved level of various key economic parameters, such as: GDP, FDI, import and export of goods and services. In this context, special emphasis was placed on the analysis of two indicators: EGDI (E-Government Development Index) and EPI (E-Participation Index). The methodological concept and the analysis of the first part are based on official data from the World Bank and Monstat, while the second part is based on the UN eGovernment Survey, an official report of the United Nations (UN E-Government Knowledgebase). The period covered by the survey is from 2012 to 2023. The results show that public administration reform is an important factor for Montenegro's economic development.