Inequality and Digital Divide as a Constraint on Sustainable Digitalization in Emerging Economies

The research identifies the scale and dynamics of the digital divide and digital inequality in developing countries and explores scientifically grounded opportunities for overcoming these challenges through the sustainable digitalization of their economies. This research is based on the econometric analysis of statistical data from 15 developing countries using variance analysis, regression analysis, and trend analysis. The theoretical contribution lies in its scientific explanation of the bifurcation state of the economic systems of developing countries induced by the Fifth Industrial Revolution, the prospects for improving this state and transitioning to a new attractor, and the development of a model describing the relationship between the manifestations of digital development and its regulatory framework in 2025 The study concludes that developing countries are characterized by a significant digital divide and pronounced digital inequality, while the opportunities to address these challenges during Industry 5.0 are not fully realized.

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