State policy on digitalization as a tool for stimulating economic growth

Aim. This study aims to develop an approach to managing the digitalization process in the economy by applying elements of a systemic approach to state policy in regulating the use of information and communication technologies.

Objectives. The work seeks to identify key phases in the development of state policy on information and communication technologies and determine policy elements that, when correctly applied, maximize the impact of implemented measures and provide reliable data on progress toward strategic goals in digital economy development.

Methods. The issues of adapting state policy in development and application of information and communication technologies to the goals set within the adopted strategic planning documents and modern challenges are studied based on a systemic, risk-oriented, and logical-structural approaches to scientific knowledge. General scientific methods of analysis, synthesis and classification are also used.

Results. The use of a systems approach to the implementation of state policy in the field of development and use of information and communication technologies allows for the management of digitalization of various fields of activity in Russia as a single system that includes organizational, administrative and coordinating bodies. The actions of such bodies are aimed at development and implementation of strategies, concepts of the programs in the field of digitalization, formation of a balanced system of normative legal acts governing digitalization issues, control of performers responsible for the implementation of activities, development of a system of monitoring and control over the achievement of goals based on the collection of data on the implementation of target indicators. A systems approach enables to form a multi-level system of goals and indicators using the SMART methodology, which can be used to assess the progress of their achievement during the implementation of activities based on objective monitoring data; develop activities aimed at achieving a number of goals.

Conclusions. The study identifies shortcomings in goal-setting within the examined subject field. Various strategies and other documents aimed at the development of informatization and digitalization in Russia only declare the achievement of goals related to stimulating economic growth. Correct formation of the system of goals and indicators for the implementation of state policy in the field of digitalization based on a systems approach will allow monitoring the achievement of goals and analyzing the effectiveness of the measures taken, assessing the impact of state policy on the economic system based on statistical data obtained.

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