DIGITALIZATION - THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE

An overview of information on digital transformation - digitalization of Kazakhstan. World experience and Kazakhstan in the digitalization ranking, advantages and barriers in the implementation of the program. The main objective of the new state program is the progressive development of the digital ecosystem to achieve sustainable economic growth, increase the competitiveness of the economy and the nation, and improve the quality of life of the population. The implementation of the state program is carried out in four key areas: the implementation of the digital Silk Road, which implies the development of a reliable, affordable, high-speed and protected digital infrastructure; the development of a creative society, including the development of competencies and skills for the digital economy, work to improve the digital literacy of the population, training ICT specialists for industries; digital transformations in sectors of the economy - the widespread introduction of digital technologies to increase the competitiveness of various sectors of the economy; transition to a proactive state, that is, it is an improvement of the electronic and mobile government system, optimization of the provision ofpublic services. The state can provide a “digital leap” in the country due to the accelerated development of specific technologies. In such cases, the state assumes the role of an investor, defining key, most promising areas of financing, based on an assessment of a long-term return on investment, competitive position, trends, and also invests in fundamental success conditions, such as education and retraining. Digitalization has an impact on all sectors and will lead to a change in the structure of the economy of Kazakhstan as a whole by diversifying and unlocking the potential of non-primary industries, encouraging start-up activities and  opening “new industries”.

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