Digital Competencies as an Object of Governance (the Case of the Pskov Region)

Student: Vasiliu Kseniya

Faculty: Saint-Petersburg School of Social Sciences

Educational Programme: Public Policy and Analytics (Bachelor)

Year of Graduation: 2024

The degree work on a subject «Digital competencies as an object of governance (the case of the Pskov Region)» is devoted to developing a course program aimed at enhancing the digital competencies of the population in the Pskov region, based on the needs of the population and an objective assessment of existing competencies. It conducts thematic analysis of interviews with Pskov region residents. The conclusion emphasizes the predominantly basic level of digital competencies among the population and the need for their improvement. A course program is proposed, along with a cost-benefit analysis justifying the project's feasibility. Recommendations for implementing the course in governmental bodies are provided based on expert assessment. Keywords: digital competencies, digital skills, digital transformation, digitization, educational courses.

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