DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-TECH INDUSTRIES AS A PRIORITY DIRECTION FOR ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION IN RESOURCE REGIONS OF SIBERIA
Galina I. Popodko
Institute of Economics and Industrial Engineering of the Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Keywords: high-tech industries, economic diversification, resource regions, Siberian Federal District, stimulation policies, support measures
Abstract
The evolving of economic development strategies in the resource-dependent regions of the Siberian Federal District (SFD) necessitates economy diversification to mitigate risks associated with the depletion of natural resources. One promising avenue for such diversification is the development of high-tech and science-intensive industries. These sectors are characterized by high value-added production, reliance on environmentally sustainable technologies, and demand for highly skilled labor - factors that can significantly contribute to the socio-economic development of resource-dependent regions. However, the current level of development of high-tech and science-intensive industries in the SFD remains low. To foster their growth, a comprehensive system of state and regional support measures is required, including the implementation of government programs and regional development strategies, tax incentives, provision of preferential loans, and active promotion of clusters, technoparks, and technopolises.
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