Published: 15 January 2017
The research analyzes economic activity based on digital technologies, providing for the introduction of information technologies into all sectors and spheres of activity. An attempt is made to highlight the importance of digital technologies which stimulate economic growth, new opportunities are revealed and the quality of services is improved. The research comes to the conclusion that digital technologies are the basis for the perspective growth of the economy and the quality of public administration. Also, the reasons for the qualitative demand for digital technology are identified. Methods. The research methodology is based on the principles of sociological estimation and data interpretation. In the course of the research, the researcher's self-reflection, cognitive approach in economic theory turned out to be the most effective methods. Results. Approaches to the development of integrated assessment of the technologies introduction and the digital economy growth have been analyzed; conclusions are made on the existing experience of boosting the use of digital technologies, of digital technologies trend in developed, transitional and developing economies; also, the use of digital dividends as benefits for social and economic development have been estimated. Scope of application. The research findings can be useful for executive bodies, improving the quality of public administration and the transition to new digital technologies in e-government. Scientific novelty and practical significance. Methodological approaches to assess the introduction of information technologies in all sectors and spheres of activity are identified, problem areas of digital technologies use in developed, transitional and developing countries and e-government have been revealed.
