ANALISIS PERAN DIGITAL LEADERSHIP DALAM MENGAKSELERASI TRANSFORMASI DIGITAL DI PROVINSI MALUKU UTARA

• Cindy Aurellia Indiarto

  Universitas Sam Ratulangi

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• Yaulie Deo Y. Rindengan

  Universitas Sam Ratulangi

  Author

• Ade Yusupa

  Universitas Sam Ratulangi

  Author

This study analyzes the role of digital leadership in accelerating digital transformation in Indonesia, with a focus on North Maluku Province, which currently ranks low in the Digital Society Index (IMDI). It explores how digital leadership can enhance the four IMDI pillars: digital infrastructure, digital skills, digital empowerment, and employment in the digital sector. Using a qualitative descriptive method with case study analysis, the research draws on data from IMDI reports (2024), SPBE evaluations, BPS statistics, and international sources such as the World Bank (2022) and OECD (2023), employing content analysis to identify challenges and formulate policy solutions. The findings reveal that North Maluku ranks 36th out of 38 provinces in IMDI and demonstrates moderate SPBE performance (score: 1.84), indicating significant gaps in digital readiness. The study highlights that effective digital leadership can address these gaps through workforce training, infrastructure improvement, and continuous policy evaluation. Ultimately, this research contributes to understanding how digital leadership fosters better IMDI outcomes and sustainable digital transformation through data-driven policies, cross-sector collaboration, and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

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