ArmInfo. Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan discussed issues concerning the digitization of Armenia on November 29.
As the press service of the Armenian government reports, the Prime Minister presented a draft long-term strategic document entitled "Digital Agenda of Armenia 2030". It was noted that during the development of the document, the possibilities of implementing digitization reforms in six areas - infrastructure, digital governance, digital transformation of the private sector, development of digital skills, the formation of an institutional system and cybersecurity - were explored.
As noted by the authors of the document, for each direction developed their vision for implementing reforms, defined measurable indicators. New initiatives were proposed to implement priority programs. "The main goal is not only in Yerevan, but also in the regions of the country to ensure the availability of digital technologies and the continuity of the development of the sphere of electronic services," they noted. The issues of attracting investments and involving ICT companies in the process were also touched upon. The meeting participants also touched upon the creation of a preferential tax regime for private traders, who will show interest in participating in the process.
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan instructed to involve private sector representatives in further discussion of the document. He also instructed in January next year to submit a program of activities under the Digital Agenda with specific actions.