Investigating and Analyzing the Challenges of Digital Economy Development in Mazandaran Province and Policy Recommendations
Subject Areas : Investigating the optimal situation of technology growth in the country and how to achieve it
yousef eisaadeh roshan
1
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AliReza Mosayebi
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1 - Member of the scientific faculty of Mazandaran University
2 - Iran University of Science and Technology
Keywords: digital economy, Mazandaran Province, digital goods and services, Communication and information technology platforms,
Abstract :
Today, despite the growing share of the digital economy in the GDP of countries, its share in Iran's economy, particularly in Mazandaran Province, remains low. It is crucial to focus on forming a market and driving economic growth in the province while simultaneously enhancing infrastructure capacity and implementing effective development policies. The purpose of this study is to examine the challenges of digital economy development in Mazandaran Province and provide actionable policy recommendations for decision-makers and policymakers in the region. This study is applied in purpose and descriptive in terms of data collection methods, employing both survey and fieldwork approaches. Conducted between March 2022 and December 2023, the research utilized library studies alongside specialized meetings with 35 experts in the field to achieve its objectives. The challenges identified are categorized into four main groups: infrastructure, human capital, institutional, and financial challenges. The findings indicate that creating legal frameworks to combat electronic crimes and build trust, providing necessary legal tools and support to strengthen the private sector, forming a digital economy development committee led by the governorate, promoting a culture of digital platform activity through schools, universities, and public media, developing solution-provider companies, and initiating smart business projects to bolster economic foundations and scientific progress are among the most significant recommendations.
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