Opportunities for sustainable economic development in coastal territories of the Baltic Sea Region in the context of digital transformation

The article explores opportunities for the sustainable economic development of coastal territories in Baltic Sea region (BSR) arising blue economy sectors framework digital transformation. study argues that more active commercialisation territorial resources can facilitate BSR territories, following digitally-driven innovations. paper provides an overview methodological approaches to sustainability. It also assesses 2009—2018 level socio-economic underpins importance and highlights role transformation reaching UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through A comparative problem-targeted statistics analyses show significant differences dynamics with their GRP per capita being generally lower than national or macroregional average. review literature on has shown a use unique along technology-driven growth counterbalance negative impact uneven these progress towards SDGs BSR. Increasing competitiveness requires investment solutions building communication infrastructure. key innovations shows implementation gives impetus other industries by reducing costs, creating new jobs, improving quality products services.