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YEREVAN, JULY 19, ARMENPRESS. Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a consultation was held in the Government, during which issues related to the process of the program of the formation of Digital Society and Economy were discussed, ARMENPRESS was infomred from the Office of the Prime Minister.
Nerses Yeritsyan, Secretary of the Information Systems Council of Armenia, reported on the works carried out in the direction of the implementation of the digitization strategy and the road map. In particular, it was noted that based on the results of the meetings of the Information Systems Management Board, the program’s vision and targets were approved, the one and a half year work program was defined, which is implemented according to the guidelines approved by the Board. Work is being done on the introduction and active use of the electronic identification system, analysis on impact assessment and formation of digitalization capabilities in the public sector, formation of national cyber security capabilities, dialogue platforms with the private sector have been launched, and the digital architecture of Armenia has been approved.
Based on the report, an exchange of ideas took place, the participants of the consultation presented their views on issues related to service provision policy, interoperability of information systems, data infrastructures.
The Prime Minister emphasized the need to create a developed and safe environment and infrastructure for Armenia’s transformation into a digital society and digital economy. According to Nikol Pashinyan, it will contribute to increasing the potential and well-being of citizens, support enterprises in improving competitiveness and ensure effective management of public institutions.
Nikol Pashinyan instructed to organize discussions on the issues raised during the consultation and to present the proposed solutions at the next meeting.