This issue examines how sustainable digital transformation can strengthen economic competitiveness in emerging economies without neglecting social, ethical, and environmental dimensions. It seeks to explore the balance between technological advancement and responsible development, ensuring that digital progress contributes to inclusive and long-term growth.

The primary focus areas include:

• Digital Inclusion: Expanding access to technology for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promoting digital villages, and advancing digital education initiatives.

• Green Technology & Sustainability Integration: Encouraging environmentally friendly technological innovations and integrating sustainability principles into digital systems and business operations.

• Digital Ethics & Governance: Addressing ethical data use, privacy protection, cybersecurity, and digital literacy in the context of rapid digital expansion.

• SME Digital Strategy: Developing effective digital adoption strategies to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises.

• Policy Development: Formulating and evaluating government policies that support inclusive, ethical, and sustainable digital transformation.

The primary objective of this issue is to encourage academic contributions that are not only theoretically rigorous but also solution-oriented, offering practical insights to address real-world challenges faced by emerging economies.