Analysis of the Digital Readiness and the Level of the ICT Development in Kazakhstan’s Regions
Анализ цифровой готовности и уровня развития информационных и коммуникационных технологий в регионах Казахстана
Kireyeva A.A. Satpayeva Z.T. Urdabayev M.T.
2022Institute of Economics, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Economy of Regions
2022#18Issue 2464 - 478 pp.
The level of digital readiness and the application of information and communication technologies (ICT) are key factors of any innovation policy. This research has highlighted the development of analysis of the degree of digital readiness and assessment methods of digital transformations, which can be used at various levels of business management to formulate digital transformation strategies. The present study investigates the theoretical framework in the field of innovation and spatial development considering the impact of the level of ICT. The research was conducted using index and economic-statistical methods based on a systematic approach. We developed a methodological tool adapted to the regional management level. The ICT development index, Krugman localisation index and Herfindahl-Hirschman index were modified to analyse digital readiness and ICT development at the regional level. The algorithm includes the following steps: assessment of the internet usage level; analysis of the degree of costs for the production of ICT; evaluation of the digital literacy rate of the population; evaluation of the degree of regional industry specialisation in the field of ICT. It was revealed that Kazakhstan’s regions have varying levels of ICT development, which is why they have different prerequisites and prospects for digitalising their economy. The agglomerations that could become“growth poles” of Kazakhstan’s knowledge-based economy were identified, such as Almaty city, Nur-Sultan city, Karaganda, and Aktobe regions. Government bodies can use the research findings for Kazakhstani territories’ digital modernisation.
digital economy , digital literacy , growth pole , hyper-innovation , information and communication technologies , information flows , information technology , innovations , Kazakhstan , localisation , regional development
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Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
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