Digital economy of Kazakhstan: theoretical aspects, development opportunities

Abstract

Object: The aim of the study is to analyze the state of digital transformation of the national economy, identify existing contradictions and risks. Conducting a study of digital economy indices of the Republic of Kazakhstan, building a forecast for the development of digital economy. Methods: In the course of the study, the following methods were used: observation, generalization, comparison, analysis, systematic approach, systematization of materials, processing. Results: As a result of the study, a comparative analysis of the theoretical prerequisites for the definition of the term “digital economy” was carried out, differences to the definition based on a study of the opinions, opinions of scientists, experts were generalized, patterns of evolutionary development of the digital economy were revealed. The article substantiates and proposes the author’s definition of the concept of “digital economy”. The analysis of the state of the digital economy of Kazakhstan is carried out, the main trends, contradictions in the development of the digital economy, other “bottlenecks” that inhibit the development of the digital trend are identified. The forecast assessment of the development of digital literacy of the population for the near future is presented. Conclusions: Based on the study of digitalization experience of other countries, the main indicators of the development of the country's digital economy are considered, their forecast estimates of development are calculated. On this basis, the author proposed a forecast of the future development of the digital economy. Finally, main conclusions and recommendations for development of the digital economy of Kazakhstan for the medium term are made.