Since 2014, Ukraine has been at the forefront of the digital revolution. Ukraine’s information and communications technology (ICT) industry was immensely successful before the war, with some dubbing it the “emerging tiger of Europe.” With more than 200,000 highly qualified workers, the sector contributed 4 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Ukraine is also one of the largest exporters of information technology (IT) services globally. Segments such as outsourcing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), mobile applications, blockchain, and e-government were in rapid development prior to the invasion. During the war, digitization has been a lifeline to the Ukrainian people and economy. The government of Ukraine, for example, has adapted its digital platforms to provide learning, public services, and other spaces critical to the war effort. Ukrainian authorities used digital technologies to create government transparency and allow for accountability from Ukraine’s civil society.
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