AUTOMATION RISK OF JOBS FOR NUTS II AND NUTS III REGIONS IN TÜRKİYE

The impact of digitalization varies across countries, while subregions within countries are also affected by this process at different levels. Especially for countries aiming to reduce regional disparities, it’s essential to assess the regional consequences of digitalization. Despite a growing body of literature on digitalization and its impact on the labour market, there is limited consideration of automation risk at the local level. This paper contributes to the field of regional studies by examining spatial variations in the effects of automation in Türkiye. It potentially offers insights for crafting localized interventions that can address the unique needs of different regions. By deploying the automation risk methodology developed by Frey and Osborne, automation risks are calculated for NUTS II and NUTS III regions and to determine the impact of digital technologies on the regional labour market. The primary finding reveals that 54 percent of employees in Türkiye are at high risk of job displacement due to digital transformation. Additionally, regions and cities with a strong focus on the manufacturing sector face above-average automation risks. This underscores the need for tailored, localized national policies instead of one-size-fits-all approach, emphasizing a bottom-up, place-based strategy.