The term digital economy is often used in the media today. Politicians, businessmen and scientists use this definition in their reports and speeches, telling about the prospects of financial development.
The future is in the virtual economy
An extended approach to this concept determines that the digital economy is an economic production using digital technologies. In a world where more than 40% of the population in all spheres of life uses the Internet, virtual trading reaches incredible volumes. Digitized monetary relations have become safer and faster.
The virtual part of life has become the place where new products and ideas are created. Testing and testing of fresh inventions is becoming easier, because there is no longer any need to conduct real crash tests of products. Computer visualization allows you to evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages of a new product without unnecessary financial costs.
The digital economy is an area of life that is developing at an accelerated pace, which, according to experts, will completely reformat the usual business relationships and existing business models.
The formation of a virtual business environment
The development of the digital economy is proceeding very rapidly. According to financiers, in the near future, all participants in this sector are waiting for considerable "digital dividends." Among them are lower unemployment, lower costs in the production of goods.
The tools that the digital economy offers can fully satisfy customer needs and increase productivity. E-commerce is able to alleviate crises with the help of accelerated sales of services and products, virtual payment systems accelerate the exchange of goods, Internet advertising in its effectiveness surpasses all previously known methods of warning about a new type of product (service).
Digital Economy in Russia
The development of this industry is carried out by the government at the legislative level. Back in December 2016, the President of Russia instructed the Federal Assembly to prepare a program for the development of this sector of the economy. Experts from other ministries and departments, business representatives and financiers were involved in the case.
The leadership of the state understands that the future lies with electronic commerce, and the digital economy of the Russian Federation should receive the financial and managerial support necessary for rapid development.
Economic evolution plan
The program for the development of the digital economy in Russia was adopted on July 6, 2017. The main postulate of this document is the full integration of the Russian virtual economy with this area of the Eurasian Economic Union. The state undertakes to create all the technical and financial conditions for the speedy progress of the new financial industry.
Particular attention is paid to the development of computer and telecommunication equipment in Russia. Promotion of domestic software includes the installation of antivirus programs on each imported unit of computer equipment.
The President of the Russian Federation compared this global program in importance with the country's general electrification at the beginning of the 20th century. The state project, unprecedented in its influence on economic progress, can be realized thanks to the huge accumulated intellectual potential.
Goals of the state program
The project of the Ministry of Communications and Mass Media is showing excellent prospects for the introduction of digital technologies in all spheres of life.
Resource management (water, energy, fuel) is planned to be carried out using integrated digital platforms. They will allow to unite in the information environment all market participants, reducing transaction costs and changing the system of division of labor.
It is planned to create 50 “smart cities” in which 50, 000, 000 people will live. Each citizen will be able to contribute to the management of the city, expressing his opinion on special information platforms. Smart cities, thanks to a range of technical and organizational measures, create comfortable conditions for living and business activities.
The state undertakes to create special technological medical centers equipped with the latest technology, in which qualified assistance will be provided.
Practical steps to implement the plan
The deadline for the implementation of a large-scale project is set for 2025. By this time, the Ministry of Communications is planning to create broadband Internet coverage in the most remote corners of the Russian Federation. The government plans to significantly reduce the cost of the services of Internet providers. By 2020, it should not exceed 0.1% of the average monthly income, and by 2025 an indicator of 0.05% is planned.
The country begins the deployment of 5G networks. Initially, they will be formed in cities with a population of 300, 000 or more. By 2024, there should be 10 large settlements covered by this network.
The transition to electronic documentation that has begun is planned to be further developed. The share of interdepartmental workflow should be up to 90% of the total mass.
The number of services provided by the state online, by 2025 should be 80%, while the majority of the population preferably gives a satisfactory assessment of their quality.
The introduction of unmanned public transport by the end of the program should be implemented in 25 cities of Russia.
The state promises the highest level of support for high-tech enterprises operating in the field of IT. Universities of the country should increase the volume of graduates in the field of computer technology.
