Factors and conditions for the development of the digital economy in Russia

Abstract

The use of digital technologies in order to increase the efficiency of production processes, distribution and consumption of the results of economic activities, and their participation in the creation of fundamental innovative developments that allow reaching a high level of application of knowledge in the field of science and technological progress, is one of the modern economic models. The purpose of the study is to assess the factors that ensure the formation of the digital economy in Russia and develop proposals aimed at accelerating the introduction of digital technologies into the economy and social sphere. Among the factors determining the formation of the digital economy in Russia, it is necessary to highlight the following: the level of digital competency skills, the effectiveness of R&D and innovation activities, the level of development of information and communication infrastructure. As a result of the study, conclusions were drawn about the presence of the necessary prerequisites for accelerating the pace of digitalization of the Russian economy. An obstacle on this path is the lack of coordinated actions on the part of the state, business and the scientific community, the low readiness of the regulatory framework for high rates of technology development and the spread of digital solutions. In order to test the effectiveness of new developments, it seems reasonable to use digital “regulatory sandboxes”.