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Assessment of the level of digitalization of regions as a factor in the development of the sharing economy in Kazakhstan

https://doi.org/10.52821/2789-4401-2025-2-171-185

Abstract

Purpose of the research. It is to develop a methodological approach that enables the identification of the relationship between the degree of digitalization across various sectors and regions and the level of development of the sharing economy. To achieve this objective, the authors conducted a comparative analysis of existing global methods for measuring digitalization levels and selected the most appropriate one for adaptation to the realities of Kazakhstan's digital economy of shared consumption.

Methodology. The study employed data collection methods including literature review, the use of official statistical data published by the state statistical agencies of Kazakhstan and other countries, as well as secondary data from reports, articles, and databases. For data analysis, quantitative methods (comparative and index analysis) and qualitative methods (interpretation of the quantitative analysis results) were applied.

The originality (value) of the study lies in the development of a concept that highlights the determining influence of digital transformation on the sharing economy and in the assessment of the digitalization level as a factor in the development of the sharing economy.

Findings. For the first time in Kazakhstan's research practice, the authors attempted to theoretically substantiate the relationship between the sharing economy and digital transformation and conducted a quantitative assessment of the digitalization level of the Kazakh economy as a factor in the development of the economy of shared consumption. The study provided a justification for the indicators and factors defining the digitalization index of economic and social sectors, taking into account the use of digital technologies, the costs of their implementation and operation, the digital skills of personnel, cybersecurity, and the level of digitalization of business processes. Based on the results of the conducted study and the calculated digitalization index across individual regions of Kazakhstan, the authors concluded that sectors associated with the development of sharing exert a priority influence on the level of digitalization.

About the Authors

Y. V. Varavin
D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University
Kazakhstan

Ust-Kamenogorsk



O. V. Kuur
D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University
Kazakhstan

Ust-Kamenogorsk



M. V. Kozlova
D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University
Kazakhstan

Ust-Kamenogorsk



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Varavin Y.V., Kuur O.V., Kozlova M.V. Assessment of the level of digitalization of regions as a factor in the development of the sharing economy in Kazakhstan. Central Asian Economic Review. 2025;(2):171-185. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.52821/2789-4401-2025-2-171-185

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