Digital Transformation, Innovation, and Sustainable Economic Growth: A Systematic Review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54518/eir.2.1.2024.1246Keywords:
Digital Transformation, Economic Growth, Innovation, Industry 4.0, Systematic Literature ReviewAbstract
Digital transformation has become a major driver of global economic change by creating new opportunities for enhancing productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness. This study aims to analyze the relationship between digital transformation, innovation, and sustainable economic growth using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. The study reviewed literature published over the last five years and indexed in Google Scholar to identify research trends, drivers, barriers, and economic implications of digital transformation. The findings reveal that digital transformation positively contributes to economic growth through improved operational efficiency, innovation, and knowledge-based resource utilization. Digital readiness, innovation, and organizational capabilities play significant roles in determining the success of digital transformation. However, inadequate infrastructure, limited digital literacy, and resource constraints remain major barriers to digital adoption. This study contributes theoretically by integrating digital transformation and economic growth perspectives while offering practical implications for developing inclusive and sustainable digital economy policies.
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