Impact of the digitalization indicators on the quality of life of population: regional aspect

This article examines the impact of digitalization on the quality of life of population, with an emphasis on regional aspects in Russia. It provides an analysis of the relationship between digitalization indicators, such as Internet access, use of digital technologies in organizations, and aggregated indicators of the quality of life, including income level, employment, housing conditions and other socio-economic parameters. The priority of digitalization programs is to improve public administration, its efficiency and transparency through analysis of the accumulated data. In addition, the use of standard solutions at the federal level will help to reduce the costs of digitalization and improve the quality of its process. The results of the analysis, especially with regard to mobile broadband Internet, demonstrate a significant positive relationship between the development of digital infrastructure and the quality of life, digitalization helps to reduce territorial inequality, improving access to education, healthcare and employment opportunities in remote regions. Mobile broadband Internet access allows us to use electronic government services, educational resources, to work remotely, it is an element of the digital economy and acts as a catalyst for socio-economic development. The need to improve the statistical base and develop new metrics for assessing digitalization is emphasized. Digitalization is a key factor in socio-economic development, having a significant impact on the well-being, standard and quality of life of the population, but its successful implementation requires solving systemic problems, including integration of alternative data sources and development of digital competencies. The results of the study create a basis for revising regional development strategies, taking into account the differentiated impact of digital technologies on various aspects of the well-being of the population.

quality of life, digitalization, regional economy, correlation analysis, social policy, digital transformation, Internet access