tech
February 18, 2026
In wartime Ukraine, the government is deploying a super app for the citizenry's future
Digital transformation and reskilling are challenges during the best of times, but Ukraine's wartime achievements are a unique form of success under fire.
TL;DR
- Ukraine's Diia platform is a digital super app providing streamlined public services, business resources, and digital literacy education.
- Over 60% of Ukrainians use Diia for online public services, with 160+ services available, including e-marriage.
- Diia.Education has reached nearly three million users, with a 75% course completion rate, significantly boosting digital literacy.
- The platform helps citizens remain economically active during wartime displacement, relocation, or job loss.
- Basic digital literacy from Diia enhances cybersecurity, protecting users from scams and cyberattacks.
- Diia.Education was launched with a $2 million Google.org grant and is supported by offline education hubs for those with limited internet access.
- Ukraine is also using network television to broadcast basic education and offering incentives for Diia app sign-ups.
- The Diia initiative aims to promote the edtech market through partnerships rather than compete within it.
- Investment in digital education is seen as a driver of economic growth through higher incomes, entrepreneurship, and job creation.
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