Abstract - The digital economy brings with it a number of
opportunities, but also new challenges and rules of the game
in the global market. Positioning of the country on the
global stage largely depends on its ability to adapt to new
conditions. Digital economy brings a new set of benefits,
which can make it possible to reduce the differences that
exist between rich and poor nations. Developing countries
have the opportunity to transform its economy and to
contribute to the development of the digital economy.
Although these economies are characterized by high added
value, faced with numerous obstacles, many developing
countries can not adequately respond to the demands of the
digital economy. Inadequate access to the latest technology,
sophisticated telecommunications infrastructure, low
computer literacy as well as numerous cultural and socio-economic factors are just some of the challenges that
developing countries have to face. On the other hand, with a
clear policy and specific plans and objectives, it is possible
to "skip" a few steps and effectively respond to the demands
of the global market. This paper aims to analyze the
challenges and opportunities that are facing developing
countries in the process of creating the digital economy