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The Concept of ensuring sovereignty in the sphere of digital development until 2030 approved in Belarus

The Concept of ensuring sovereignty in the sphere of digital development until 2030 was approved in Belarus.

The document reflects the vision of the country's development in the conditions of rapid dynamics of digital transformation in the world, emergence of new challenges, risks and threats to the digital development of the state.

The Concept focuses on two main tasks: ensuring national interests in the sphere of digital development and creating a basis for the formation of digital sovereignty of the Republic of Belarus.

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IT industry development: figures and trends

The IT industry is strengthening its position as one of the fastest growing economic sectors. Salaries here are higher than the average for the economy, and companies are investing more and more in their development. This is evidenced by data for the first three quarters of 2024 from a new study by the Higher School of Economics of the Russian Federation.

Growth in sales of goods and services

IT companies sold RUB 2.72 trillion worth of their own goods and services in the first three quarters of 2024. This is a significant 56.9% increase compared to the same period of 2023.

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Exhibition of digital projects examined by Heads of delegations of the Intergovernmental Council member states at the Annual International Digital forum Digital Almaty

The Annual International Digital Forum Digital Almaty is a major event in the CIS in the field of innovative technologies with the participation of representatives of business, the IT community, government agencies, media and international experts. In 2025, the main theme of the forum is ‘Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era’.

The exhibition presents projects in such areas as finance, industry and construction, digital development, innovation and aerospace. Some of the stands are devoted, in particular, to the introduction of AI in the social sphere, healthcare, public space and road safety. Technology giants, including Yandex in Kazakhstan, also presented their stands.

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Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin Took Part in the Digital Almaty 2025 International Forum

Prior to the plenary session, Mikhail Mishustin, alongside the heads of delegations participating in the forum, toured an exhibition of digital projects.

The annual international digital forum Digital Almaty has been held since 2018 and stands as a premier event within the CIS focused on innovative technologies. It brings together representatives from business, the IT sector, government bodies, international experts, and media outlets.

The forum’s objective is to foster dialogue at global and regional levels, as well as to facilitate the exchange of expertise in digital transformation. Key areas of emphasis include the development of human capital and creative industries, the application of robotic technologies, and the digitalisation of industry, healthcare, and education.

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Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin spoke about priorities for the development of EAEU member states’ economies

Mikhail Mishustin took part in the expanded-format Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting and spoke about the Eurasian Economic Union’s development priorities.

The interest in the union is growing. The institution of observer states is developing, the network of free trade agreement is expanding. The implementation of the Agreement on a Unified Customs Transit System will contribute to the expansion of the EAEU’s foreign economic ties.

The EAEU’s development priorities include stimulating manufacturing and creating cooperative chains, primarily to strengthen the union’s technological and industrial sovereignty.

Another important task is unlocking the union’s logistical potential and, of course, implementing the Comprehensive Planfor the Development of Eurasian Transport Corridors.

Among the goals is the continued development of digital technologies and the creation of supranational legal and technological solutions.

Mikhail Mishustin also noted the importance of the domestic tourism development in the union’s member states.

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Dmitry Grigorenko: The first digital transformation programs of government institutions for 2025 have been approved

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation – Chief of Staff of the Government Executive Office Dmitry Grigorenko held a meeting with Chief Digital Transformation Officers in federal executive bodies.

Development programs for 2025 and the planning period 2025-2027 were presented by the Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, the Federal National Guard Service of the Russian Federation, the Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science of the Russian Federation, the Federal Archival Agency of the Russian Federation, the Federal Agency for State Reserves of the Russian Federation, the Federal Agency for Fishery of the Russian Federation, the Federal Bailiff Service of the Russian Federation, the Federal Fund for Mandatory Medical Insurance.

Each program includes basic planning parametres with established targets:
• the amount of funding;
• key results, for example, harmonization of information resources by the federal agencies, increasing the speed of processing interagency requests;
• development of professional systems, for example, transition to Russian software and Russian information security tools.

All the eleven programs were approved.

«In total, we have to approve 60 digital transformation programs aimed at increasing the efficiency of government agencies and public administration as a whole. This includes the quality of decision making process based on online data, the transparent performance of basic functions and the speed of public services delivery», – Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko said.

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Dmitry Grigorenko: a pilot project to switch to digital receipts for housing and utility services launched in Russia

The Government of the Russian Federation has launched a pilot project for the transition to a fully electronic format for the transmission of payment documents for public utilities. With the consent of the citizen, such documents will not be duplicated on paper.

A pilot project is being carried out in the Moscow region. The relevant decree on the start of the experiment has been signed.

According to the decree, residents of the region will be able to voluntarily refuse to duplicate payment documents for public utilities on paper. They will receive digital payment documents through their personal accounts on the regional Portal of Public Services.

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A draft law to combat cyber fraud drafted by the Government of the Russian Federation

A set of measures to combat cybercrime will soon be submitted to the State Duma of the Russian Federation. The bill is intended to protect citizens from telephone and Internet fraudsters. Here are the key initiatives.

Development of Anti-Phishing platform
The platform is designed for automated detection and combating of fraudulent sites.

Creation of an anti-cyber fraud platform
The information system will enable online interaction between government agencies, banks, microfinance organisations, telecom operators and digital platforms in order to promptly prevent cybercrime.

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On the verge of science fiction: China introduces robots and AI into public administration

China is actively adopting domestic open-source artificial intelligence model Deepseek - from leading corporations to government agencies.

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based robots are being introduced into everyday life. AI robots are gaining popularity in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, and a humanoid robot in Nanshan is fulfilling the role of a community worker and police officer. For example, during the Spring Festival celebrations, humanoid robots accompanied police officers patrolling the streets.

The latest PM01 robot is 1 metre 38 centimetres tall, weighs about 40 kilograms and can move up to two metres per second. The robot has two modes of movement: a mechanical gait and a human-like gait.

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Outcomes of Digital Transformation in Kazakhstan: How Technology is Changing the Conventional Reality

Kazakhstan is actively introducing digital technologies aimed at increasing the efficiency of public services, reducing bureaucratic barriers and improving the quality of life of citizens.

Dmitry Mun, Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, highlighted the key results of the digital transformation of government processes and emphasised the positive dynamics in the development of services for the public and business.

The Vice-Minister noted the reduction of bureaucracy in registration of road accidents. In the past, it used to take several hours to process a road accident, causing traffic jams and delays in insurance payments. Now, thanks to Europrotocol, drivers can record the accident through the mobile application Europrotocol App, without the involvement of the police and the court.

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South Africa on the verge of digital change: how technology is improving the electoral process

South Africa is starting to prepare for the 2029 election campaign: as part of a speech at a conference on electronic voting technologies at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of the Republic of South Africa, South Africa's Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber outlined the government's plans for digital transformation. The Home Affairs Minister said that a large-scale digital identification system is being considered, which could be used to verify voters for the 2029 national and municipal elections.

The Minister highlighted the leading role of the Ministry of of Home Affairs in the digitalisation of government processes and said that efforts have been made to automate and digitalise many processes and services under the department's competence.

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Global trends: where is digitalisation going?

Digitalisation is rapidly changing the landscape of the modern world, penetrating every sphere of human activity. Today, it not only determines how we work and communicate, but also shapes new behaviours, business strategies and management approaches. In the context of dynamic technological progress, the question arises: what trends set the vector for further development?

Here's a quick review of the top digital trends:

Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is consistently at the top of the list of digital trends and is widely applied in all fields, including scientific. For example, in 2023, for the first time in history, a supernova star was discovered with the help of robots and an AI programme developed by researchers from China, and the study was subsequently published without human participation. Moreover, consultation with an AI chatbot on health issues is almost as good as going to a doctor.

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Outcomes of 2024 by Maksut Shadaev, Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation

The State Duma of the Russian Federation hosted an extended meeting of the Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies and Communications. Maksut Shadaev, Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation presented the key results of the work of the Ministry for 2024. Here are the main statements.

“Digital economy” results

In 2024, the level of cash execution of the programme was 99%, the average level for all years - 97%. The main indicator of the national programme implementation is the assessment of the population. If we take 10 main results for the entire period of implementation of national projects, 4 of them relate to the “Digital Economy” programme.

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Law against fraudsters: new measures to protect citizens of the Russian Federation

The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has signed a law to combat cyber fraud. This is good news for those who want to feel safe when answering calls, talking to a bank employee on the phone or buying goods on a marketplace. Let`s take a look at the forthcoming changes and their importance.

No calls from banks in messengers

Employees of government agencies, banks and telecommunications operators have been banned from using foreign messengers to call and message clients. You can be absolutely sure that someone who calls you in this way with a ‘favourable loan offer’ or ‘important information from the Social Fund’ is a fraudster.

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“Life Situation” services for opening a café, beauty salon, furniture, clothing and footwear production launched in Russia

“Life Situation” services were launched for opening a coffee shop, beauty salon, furniture, clothing and footwear production. The services make it possible to apply online for state registration of a business without paying state duty and visiting the tax office, to obtain the necessary authorisation documents, and to apply for the available state support measures to start conducting entrepreneurial activities.

The services can now be used on the SME.RF website, and in 2025 they will also appear on the Portal of Public Services of the Russian Federation.

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The first Global AI Summit on Africa held in Rwanda

The first Global AI Summit on Africa took place from 3 to 4 April in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. The event was organised with the support of Smart Africa, an alliance aimed at improving the quality of life in Africa and access to information and communication technologies.

The event brought together experts, policymakers and entrepreneurs from 95 countries, as well as representatives from 100 technology startups.

At the summit, the African Declaration on Artificial Intelligence was adopted, outlining African countries' commitment to the pan-African development goals, protecting data sovereignty, building sustainable digital infrastructure and developing an AI innovation ecosystem.

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GITEX Africa: 130 countries exchange the latest technological developments in Marrakech

The third edition of GITEX Africa, the continent's largest business event dedicated to digitalisation and new information and communication technologies, was held in Morocco from 14 to 16 April.

The exhibition was organised by the overseas branch of Dubai World Trade Centre with the support of King Mohammed VI of Morocco and the Ministry responsible for digital transformation and administrative reform.

More than 1.4 thousand companies from 130 countries took part in the exhibition. They presented new developments in the use of artificial intelligence, telecommunications, cybersecurity, e-commerce, big data, financial technologies, logistics, healthcare and many other areas.

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Digital Technology as a Catalyst for Development: How Kazakhstan is Developing an AI Ecosystem

Kazakhstan is actively introducing new technologies into society, creating favourable conditions for the development of innovation and the digital economy. Last December, the opening of the Alem.ai artificial intelligence centre was announced. At the moment, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan continues to work on further implementation of artificial intelligence in key sectors of the economy and social sphere.

The Artificial Intelligence Bill is under consideration by Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which will provide a legal framework for the development and safe use of AI technology.

Special attention is paid to the creation of technological infrastructure. The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan is working on the creation of a supercomputer and chips.

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Dear colleagues!

Today we celebrate a remarkable holiday - Radio Day. This day was the starting point for the development of radio, television and the Internet, influencing enormously the development of the entire world telecommunications infrastructure.

On this day, the first successful experiment in radio transmission took place: on 7 May 1895, the Russian scientist Alexander Popov demonstrated his invention at a meeting of the Russian Physical and Chemical Society in St. Petersburg, transmitting a signal at a distance of about 25 metres. This opened up a new era of information technology for mankind. Today, radio broadcasting continues to be an important communication tool, uniting millions of people around the world.

Radio remains an indispensable source of news, entertainment and education. It plays a key role in emergencies, quickly transmitting important information to the population. Moreover, it was the development of radio technology that gave rise to mobile phones, the internet and ... the post you are reading on our Telegram channel right now!

This holiday unites all those who are professionally connected with radio broadcasting and telecommunications. We congratulate everyone who is involved in this sphere and wish professional success, prosperity and creative ideas!
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“Life Situations” on the Portal of Public Services of the Russian Federation: services for enetrpreneurs

How do I start a business? What documents do I need for building a house? What benefits exist for families with three or more children? These and other questions are of daily concern to hundreds of thousands of people in different life situations. We have brought together on special pages of the Portal of Public Services of the Russian Federation useful information and services that will be useful for all.

Today we share with you information about the support measures for entrepreneurs which can be provided on the portal.

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Dmitry Grigorenko: a new “Life Situation” service launched on the Portal of Public Services of the Russian Federation to protect citizens against fraudsters

A new “Life Situation” service has been launched on the Portal of Public Services of the Russian Federation to protect citizens from Internet fraudsters. It is designed both for those who have already encountered fraudsters online and for users seeking to improve their digital literacy and protect themselves from interaction with cybercriminals.

The service combines a range of protection measures at once, including all the tools available on the Portal of Public Services of the Russian Federation to counteract fraudsters, including a self-ban on loans, the ability to check one's credit history, issued SIM cards, information about a suspicious call and filing a complaint about a malicious resource. Particular attention is paid to detailed instructions, for example, what to do if a citizen has given a password to fraudsters, and other recommendations that will allow you not to be tricked by malicious schemes.

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