Digital Solutions for Sustainable Economic Development
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 104
Special Issue Editors
Interests: digital solutions in business and management; digital transformation; big data and analytics; business applications
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Interests: business process management, human resource management, мanagement of it processes, project and services; smart economics and innovation; marketing technologies in tourism; international business
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Digitalization is transforming traditional financial and economic systems, with the digital economy becoming a key enabler of environmental and social sustainability. Beyond mere technological advancement, digital solutions are increasingly integral to addressing global challenges—such as reducing carbon emissions, improving resource efficiency, promoting sustainable consumption, and fostering inclusive economic and social development. As digital transformation progresses across sectors and countries, it is critical to examine its broader sustainability implications. There remains a need for deeper cross-national analysis and the development of robust methodologies to evaluate the role of digital technologies in driving green innovation, social equity, and resilient economies. This Special Issue invites research on a range of vital areas, including the following topics:
- Emerging trends in the digital economy;
- The intersection of digital transformation with environmental and social systems;
- Sustainable entrepreneurship through digital platforms;
- Digital tools for risk modeling and management;
- Sustainable risk management in digital ecosystems.
Theoretical and empirical articles, large-scale quantitative research based on big data, business reviews, and case studies are all welcome.
Dr. Mariana Petrova
Prof. Dr. Olena Sushchenko
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- dynamics of open innovation
- business models
- innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability
- digital transformation and innovation in the public sector
- industry innovation ecosystem design and strategic development
- open innovation and strategic competitiveness
- big data and analytics. innovation ecosystem for sustainable development
- entrepreneurship and technology-based firms
- open innovation in the tourism sector
- R&D and supply chain
- innovation and knowledge creation
- other related topics in the field of business and management, logistics, big data, digital transformation and sustainable enterprise development
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