Digital inclusion of the population of Belarus and Kazakhstan

Authors

  • Ainur K. Abdina Astana IT University, 55/11 Mangilik El Avenue, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
  • Anar A. Uyzbayeva Astana IT University, 55/11 Mangilik El Avenue, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
  • Elena E. Kuchko Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Keywords:

digital inclusion, digital exclusion, digitalisation, digital divide, government programme

Abstract

The article aims to analyse strategies in the field of digitalisation and digital technologies in the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan. The aim of the article is to analyse the state programmes of Belarus and Kazakhstan aimed at ensuring digital inclusion of the population and equal access to digital technologies as one of the key aspects of sustainable development. This study applied hermeneutic, comparative, historical analysis, and anthropocentric approach. As a result of the study, the peculiarities in addressing the issues of digital development and digital inclusion were identified on the example of the state programmes of Kazakhstan («Digital Kazakhstan» for 2018–2022 and «Concept of digital transformation» for 2023–2029) and Belarus («State programme for the development of digital economy and information society for 2016–2020» and «Digital development of Belarus» for 2021–2025), which create certain challenges for the educational and social sectors. The article emphasises the priority of a human-centered approach in the digital development strategies of the two countries.

Author Biographies

  • Ainur K. Abdina, Astana IT University, 55/11 Mangilik El Avenue, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan

    doctor of science (philosophy), docent; associate professor at the school of general educational disciplines

  • Anar A. Uyzbayeva, Astana IT University, 55/11 Mangilik El Avenue, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan

    PhD (philosophy); associate professor at the school of general educational disciplines

  • Elena E. Kuchko, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

    doctor of science (sociology), full professor; professor at the department of sociology, faculty of philosophy and social sciences

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2025-12-12

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Abdina, A.K. et al. 2025. Digital inclusion of the population of Belarus and Kazakhstan. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Sociology. 2 (Dec. 2025), 48–56. DOI:https://doi.org/10.33581/2521-6821-2025-2-%p.