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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025)

Digitalisation in Central Asia and material/financial assistance of South Korea

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3280/riss2025oa19483
Submitted
25 febbraio 2025
Published
25-06-2025

Abstract

The study provides a comprehensive review of digitalisation initiatives implemented in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and evaluates financial and material support from South Korea. The main results showed that digitalisation programmes significantly affected the economic development of these countries, in particular, about 120 thousand new jobs were created in Kazakhstan, and the level of internet access increased to 97%. Uzbekistan received support in training specialists in the information sphere. A project with electronic identification cards was implemented in Kyrgyzstan. In turn, Turkmenistan received investments of Korean companies in projects totalling USD 4.99 billion. Tajikistan has implemented a USD 50 million project aimed at creating digital infrastructure and improving Internet access. Overall, the results showed that digitalisation in Central Asia not only stimulates economic development, but also improves the quality of life of the population, contributing to the integration of the region into the global digital economy.

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