Study of ICT skills in Belarus for the textile industry

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of ICT skills for the development of the textile industry in Belarus. The study revealed a high degree of consumer readiness for digital transformation in textile and clothing market. At the same time, the lack of digital skills among employees of the textile and clothing sector enterprises is holding back innovation and digital transformation. The main areas of influence of digitalization on labor demand and supply in the textile and clothing sector are determined. To improve the situation, investments in ICT skills training are needed.