The creation of the IT industry can make a significant contribution to the economic development of Central Asia and the transition from an industrial to a knowledge economy. However, in addition to economic growth, the IT industry can also contribute to the inclusiveness of economic development.
How to make sure that the creation of a new IT industry does not lead to an increase in the gap between the rich and the poor, between urban and rural areas, but also decreases those gaps, making sure gender equality and disability inclusion?
MODERATOR:
Eric Livny, Regional Lead Economist, Central Asia, EBRD
SPEAKERS:
Yurii Aronskii, Chairman, Union of Economists of Turkmenistan
Farhod Boboev, Vice Director, State Unitary Enterprise “Smart City”, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Irakli Kashibadze, CEO and Founder, Future laboratory
Bekzod Kasimov, International Operations and Exporters’ Support Manager, IT Park Uzbekistan
Avigail Menashe, Executive Director, Kyrgyz Software and Services Developers’ Association
William Tompson, Head of the Eurasia Division, Global Relations and Cooperation Directorate OECD
