ArmInfo.Among the priorities of the Armenian government for the next five years will be the achievement of maximum results in the field of communications and information technologies at minimum costs. This is stated in the government program posted on gov.am.
At the same time, as noted in the document, maximum economic efficiency is envisaged to be achieved through the application of knowledge and technology in all areas of government. In particular, the matter concerns providing affordable, reliable, safe, high-quality and internationally competitive services aimed at developing the Armenian economy and improving the quality of life of the population. To achieve this goal, the government intends to take a number of steps. Thus, it is planned to introduce modern infrastructure to effectively serve the constantly growing digital demand in all sectors of the country's economy, ensuring information security, cybersecurity and personal data protection, as well as the development of electronic services by government agencies. It is also planned to digitize government information, form a unified and comprehensive information database, synchronize government information programs, ensure complementarity and rational use of information systems.
The government intends to make efforts to improve the use of digital technologies by government agencies, reduce costs, improve the quality of services. To this end, state standards of information security will be developed, necessary investments in the development and implementation of information and communication technologies in accordance with international standards will be ensured, basic and mobile radio quality control systems will be introduced. It is envisaged to ensure access to mobile and fixed broadband internet, modernize digital television.
Within the framework of international cooperation, the government of the country intends to intensify its activities in the International Telecommunication Union and in other international organizations, to take an active part in the peaceful use of outer space.