Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ―Science at the Frontier of Civilizations: Challenges and Perspectives‖ (December 27-29, 2025) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. – Helsinki, Finland, 2026. – 252 p.

40 economies, digitalization mainly contributes to the growth of knowledge-intensive and high-productivity jobs [1], [2, p. 1–21], while in developing and transition economies it is often accompanied by skills mismatches, the persistence of informal employment, and regional inequalities [3, p. 20–25] [4, p. 112–123]. In this context, the study of small and open economies is particularly important, where the impact of digitalization can be both rapid and vulnerable [5, p. 45–58]. The above theoretical and empirical results have served as a methodological basis for further analysis of structural changes in employment using the example of Armenia. Armenia is a transition economy, where, especially in recent years, digitization processes have been intensified through the expansion of automation in information technologies, services, and some branches of the economy. At the same time, the labor market is characterized by sectoral disparities, a significant level of informal employment and structural problems with labor skills. In these conditions, it is important to find out what structural changes are taking place in employment in the context of the digitalization of the economy and to what extent these changes contribute to improving the quality of employment. The initial stage of the digitalization process of the economy in the Republic of Armenia began in 2015-2017, when the foundation for the development of digital infrastructure was laid and the process of forming an ICT labor market began. During this period, digitalization did not yet have a significant impact on GDP. Subsequent years are characterized by the digitalization of the business environment. In particular, the speed and transparency of business processes are improving, and new startups are also being created. However, the digitalization process of the economy accelerated in 2020-2021 as a result of Covid-19 restrictions, when the demand for remote services increased. During this period, the share of ICT in GDP exceeds 4%, contributing to pandemic resilience. The next positive impulse was injected in 2022- 2023 in the form of the formation of international partnerships or the development of existing ones, as well as the implementation of state projects in the field, the use of