Abandoned Code: War and Migration of Ukrainian IT Specialists
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https://doi.org/10.15407/scine20.04.022Keywords:
migration, refugees, brain drain, IT specialists, Industry 4.0, IT clusters, state of war, emigrationAbstract
Introduction. Modern conditions, including the full scale war and economic instability in Ukraine, present Ukrainian IT specialists with a series of complex challenges, among which migration-related issues are prominent. In this context, the problem of migration among Ukrainian IT specialists becomes crucial and requires attention from the government, IT companies, and other stakeholders. This problem requires a comprehensive analysis and the development of effective strategies and solutions to attract and retain IT specialists in Ukraine.
Problem Statement. This research examines various aspects of migration among Ukrainian IT specialists, identifies the key challenges they face in times of armed conflict, and proposes recommendations and strategies to address the issues related to intellectual migration.
Purpose. The main objective is to identify the primary problems encountered by Ukrainian IT specialists during migration and to develop specific recommendations and strategies to support and attract this category of professionals to contribute to the development of the IT industry in Ukraine.
Materials and Methods. The study employs general scientific and specialized research methods, such as in vestigating cause-and-effect relationships, using the scientific abstraction method, comparative assessments, analysis, and synthesis.
Results. Some key challenges affecting the migration of Ukrainian IT specialists have been identified. These include restrictions on leaving the country, migration of IT specialists and their families, conscription into the army, currency regulations, challenges related to working with foreign clients, relocation challenges, and the occupation of Ukrainian territory.
Conclusions. To support Ukrainian IT specialists and harness their potential for the country’s development, it is essential to focus on creating favorable working conditions, fostering interaction with IT specialists, developing the innovation sector, facilitating knowledge transfer, and providing promising opportunities for their growth.
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