BIG DATA IN SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE DIGITAL FUTURE OF SMART REGIONS

Year 2019, Volume: 3 Issue: 2, 116 - 123, 31.08.2019

Serhii Sushchenko Trunina Iryna Khovrak Inna

Abstract

Purpose – The idea of sustainable regional development
is a well-known concept in the EU, enshrined in official documents, forms the
basis of local policies and is widely used in practice. At the same time,
decentralization processes are taking place in Ukraine, which enhances not only
local authorities' ability to define development priorities but also increases
the responsibility for achieving results. Therefore, the purpose of this paper
is to investigate the strategic role of Big Data in supporting sustainable
regional development.

Methodology – The authors conduct an analysis of the
academic literature about sustainable regional development highlighting the
strategic role of Big Data. The authors also use a comparative analysis of regions
by the completeness of providing information on official sites of regional
state administrations.

Conclusions – This
research paper has important value by analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of
the local authorities, providing useful information for ensuring sustainable
regional development. 

Keywords

Sustainable Development, Big Data, Local Authorities, Smart Region, Strategic Priorities

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