Integration of digital technologies into strategic management of rural development in China: V. L. Kvint’s methodology and national priorities

Aim. The work aimed to analyze the process of integrating digital technologies into strategic management of regional rural development in China, determining its impact on sustainable development, agricultural modernization, and improving the quality of life of the population.

Objectives. The work seeks to identify the main fields of digitalization presented in the Concept of the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People’s Republic of China (2021–2025) and the Vision 2035 strategy; to analyze the impact of digital technologies on the socio-economic indicators of rural areas; and to study the strategizing methodology proposed by V. L. Kvint in the context of regional development.

Methods. The work employed systemic and analytical approaches, including the analysis of strategic documents, empirical data and scientific publications. The authors also applied comparative analysis methods to assess digitalization and its impact on rural areas.

Results. The integration of digital technologies has contributed to the modernization of agriculture, the development of infrastructure and the reduction of the digital divide between the city and the countryside. The positive effects of digitalization have been identified, namely a decrease in unemployment, improved access to educational and public services, and an increase in the population’s income. V. L. Kvint’s strategizing methodology provides a systematic approach to the implementation of digital solutions and provides for proactive and long-term management decisions.

Conclusions. Digitalization is of key importance in the sustainable development of rural areas in China. An integrated approach to the integration of technologies, based on national priorities and strategic planning, enables to solve effectively socio-economic problems and increase the country’s competitiveness.

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