The Digital Economy, which has been receiving attention in Iran for several years, like other countries, has many advantages, which can be identified as identifying new job opportunities and reducing the unemployment rate.
According to IDEA, the digital economy is a set of economic activities based on digital technologies in which digital technologies are the main factor in creating value for individuals, organizations, and society. By using digital tools such as the internet, smart devices, and new technologies like blockchain, the Internet of Things, storage space, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, the digital economy has revolutionized conventional procedures.
In Iran, special attention has been paid to the digital economy for several years, and the 13th government has taken measures in this area. The digital economy is a virgin space that can create many jobs for the country, and it is not just a matter of costs. Currently, one of the new areas that can provide new conditions for increasing employment is the virtual space and the use of the digital economy.
This space can create three great advantages for the country, one of which is job opportunities and new jobs in the world in this field. The digital economy has a high share in most countries and has created a lot of added value. So, in our country, where most of the jobs are traditional, it can be a good opportunity to identify new jobs in this sector and reduce the unemployment rate.
Productivity is another advantage of the digital economy, and the use of new technology increases productivity in the country. Unfortunately, the productivity of the country, both in the field of human resources and capital, is not as it should be, and sometimes it has caused the waste of human capital in the country. Also, cost reduction is another advantage of the digital economy.
The necessity of setting up fast processing centers
In this regard, in September of this year, Issa Zarepour, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, during a trip to Zanjan Province, pointed out the importance of increasing the share of the country’s digital economy. He said that the special working group for the digital economy, which has been formed, has the right to make decisions and can implement them faster. The government is determined to use information technology in a special way, and fast processing centers that are necessary for artificial intelligence should be set up in the country. Infrastructure will be provided so that the share of the digital economy will eventually double. To make this happen, great work should be done in the country.
According to officials, in order to develop employment and eliminate unemployment, we must move towards the digital economy and artificial intelligence. Experts believe that the new world speaks of the digital economy and new technologies, so we must coordinate the country’s labor market with the opportunities that arise through the digital economy and provide the infrastructure for the expansion of the digital economy in the country.
Identifying new job opportunities, the advantage of the digital economy
In this context, Hamid Haj Esmaili, a labor market expert, identified the most important advantages of the digital economy as identifying new job opportunities and reducing the unemployment rate. He said, “The digital economy can reduce costs while creating added value, but entering the digital economy requires specialized skills. And the jobs related to this field should be identified earlier to be recognized.”
On the other hand, the National Optical Fiber Project for homes and businesses, considered one of the megaprojects of the 13th government, is considered the most important driver to reach the digital economy in the current situation. Its implementation in the country will promote technology companies and job creation.
6% share of the digital economy
Majid Soltani, the CEO of Iran Telecommunication Company, recently announced the importance of this project, especially in the important and infrastructural province of East Azarbaijan. He made this announcement at the ceremony of the executive operation of the Jihadist Movement of Iran Telecommunication, known as “Najma,” with the aim of developing optical fiber of Iran Telecommunication Company in East Azerbaijan. In the current conditions of our country, the digital economy represents about 6% of the total economy. In this sector, by utilizing the potential of cities like Tabriz and the entire province, we can reach a number commensurate with developed areas.
Finally, due to the development of the digital economy in many countries worldwide and the movement towards the future of work, along with the emergence of new jobs, the infrastructure must be provided for the development of the digital economy and the better utilization of virtual space. Fortunately, many measures have been taken in the country to develop new technologies and the digital economy, but there is still a long way to go to achieve ideal conditions.
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