Impact of Digital Competitiveness on Sustainable Development: A Systematic Literature Review

Digital competitiveness and sustainable development have attracted significant attention from researchers in academia. This study explores the impact of digital competitiveness on sustainable development through a thorough review of existing literature. It analyzes and discusses how digital competitiveness influences sustainable development. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework, the paper conducts a systematic literature review of relevant articles from the Scopus database. A total of 41 articles spanning between 2000 and 2023 were reviewed. A striking finding from the evaluation is the prevalence of both positive and negative impacts across the literature. The study's findings have the potential to assist corporations, firms, governments, regulatory bodies, technology providers, academic and research institutions, financial institutions, and policymakers in developing strategies to achieve sustainable development goals through an investigation into the effects of digital competitiveness on sustainability. Further research can explore this area in less studied economies, such as low and lower-middle-income countries.