Indonesian Journal of Law and Economics Review
Vol. 21 No. 3 (2026): Agustus

Digital Transformation in Reshaping Economic Planning Policies and Sustainable Development in Iraq

Hassan Haitham Ismail (Tikrit University - College of Agriculture)
Muhammad Hamad Ali Ahmed (Tikrit University - College of Education for Humanities)
Belal Najm Abdullah (Tikrit University- College of Law)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Jul 2026

Abstract

General Background Digital transformation serves as a crucial catalyst for modernizing national economic systems and optimizing public policy frameworks. Specific Background In developing economies like Iraq, integrating digital infrastructure into financial and administrative mechanisms remains essential for long-term policy reformulation. Knowledge Gap However, empirical evidence evaluating the precise structural contribution of digital adoption to economic planning and sustainability in post-recovery contexts remains limited. Aims This study investigates the impact of digital transformation on reformulating economic planning policies and fostering sustainable economic development opportunities in Iraq. Results Analyzing data from 450 specialists, findings reveal moderate implementation levels across digital adoption, planning policies, and sustainability metrics, while regression analysis demonstrates a statistically significant positive impact of digital implementation on policy reformulation and sustainable development. Novelty This research provides empirical validation of digital policy integration within Iraqi public management. Implications Strategic digitalization accelerates administrative transparency, resource optimization, and economic diversification. Keywords: Digital Transformation, Economic Planning, Sustainable Development, Financial Inclusion, Public Policy Key Findings Highlights Quantitative evaluation confirms moderate implementation levels across digital adoption, economic planning policies, and sustainable growth opportunities in Iraq. Statistical analysis establishes a significant positive relationship between digital transformation and the structural reformulation of national planning frameworks. Empirical findings demonstrate that digital technology integration directly enhances institutional capacity for long-term sustainable economic diversification.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijler

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Indonesian Journal of Law and Economics Review (IJLER) is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo four times a year. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of ...