مجلة الأصيل للبحوث الاقتصادية والإدارية
Volume 9, Numéro 2, Pages 197-214
2025-10-31

The Role Of Higher Education In Supporting Innovation And Transformation Of The Digital Economy - Finnish Experience As A Model -

Authors : Benounissa Leila . Laoufi Hakima .

Abstract

This study aims to explore the extent to which educational policy, particularly higher education, influences the state's direction in research and development to transition toward a digital economy. In recent decades, the world has witnessed significant changes due to technological and scientific advancements, the widespread use of the internet, and artificial intelligence. This has been achieved by focusing on human capital and educational policies to foster creativity and innovation. Based on this, Finland was chosen as a model for this study due to its remarkable progress in this field. In a very short period, Finland managed to rise from its previous state, experiencing significant development in information and communication technology, innovation, and its rapid transition toward a digital economy.

Keywords

Digital economy ; Higher education ; Information and communication technology ; Finnish experience