1. Martin Bruncko Zrenjanin, Serbia 23 February, 2009 THE ROLE OF ICT POLICIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY The Experience of Slovaki a

2. Role of ICT Policies in the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy Zrenjanin, Serbia 23 February, 2009 2 THE DEVELOPMENT STAGES OF THE SLOVAK (AND SERBIAN) ECONOMY 1990 20002010 CENTRALLY-PLANNED ECONOMY FULLY FUNCTIONAL MARKET ECONOMY KNOWLEDGE- BASED ECONOMY OBJECTIVES OF THE GOVERNMENT‘S ECONOMIC POLICY creation of the basic market institutions, mechanisms and environment key structural reforms required for the creation of conditions for the long-term economic growth ???

3. FOCUS ON THE KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY IS NECESSARY TO GUARANTEE HIGH AND FAST ECONOMIC GROWTH THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC IS CURRENTLY VERY ATTRACTIVE FOR PRODUCTION AIMED AT EXPORT –perfect conditions for the investors thanks to the structural reforms carried out –main advantages: stable macro economy and membership in eurozone flexible labour market low taxes educated and cheap workforce HOWEVER, IN THE HORIZON OF 10 YEARS SOME INVESTORS ARE LIKELY TO MOVE ELSEWHERE –with growing wages – which is the main priority of the government – the attractiveness of the Slovak Republic for the production focused on cheap assembly with low added value will decrease IT IS THEREFORE NECESSARY TO HAVE A VISION AND ACT NOW –the government must anticipate and improve the conditions for the production of innovative products and services with high added value already now Role of ICT Policies in the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy Zrenjanin, Serbia 23 February, 2009 3

4. IN THE PREPARATION OF THE STRATEGY WE HAVE USED THE NEWEST KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE FROM THE WORLD EXPERIENCE FROM OTHER COUNTRIES –especially experience from the successful EU countries (Ireland, Finland, Estonia) STUDIES AND EXPERTISE FROM INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS –European Commission –World bank –top world universities (e.g. Harvard University, Stockholm School of Economics) –World Economic Forum, IMD Role of ICT Policies in the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy Zrenjanin, Serbia 23 February, 2009 4

5. THE STRATEGY IS BASED ON TWO PILLARS I. COMPLETION OF STRUCTURAL REFORMS AND MAINTAINING THEIR POSITIVE RESULTS II. PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREAS – FOCUS ON KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY –basic principles which must be observed at their completion and possible future changes –main areas: macroeconomic and fiscal area social area health care and pension insurance –vision, basic objectives and main policies for reaching each basic objective –main areas: human resources and education information society business environment science, R&D, and innovations Role of ICT Policies in the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy Zrenjanin, Serbia 23 February, 2009 5

6. THE STATE SHOULD PLAY 3 MAIN ROLES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY STATE SCENCE, R&D, AND INNOVATIONS SCENCE, R&D, AND INNOVATIONS EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SOCIETY INFORMATION SOCIETY BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 1. Macroeconomic environment 2. Content of sector policies 3. Coordination of sector policies Role of ICT Policies in the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy Zrenjanin, Serbia 23 February, 2009 6

7. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT – MAIN OBJECTIVES HIGH EFFICIENCY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT A HIGH-QUALITY PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES IN THE NETWORK INDUSTRIES PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AS A PARTNER RATHER THAN A BURDEN EFFECTIVE ACCESS TO CAPITAL MARKET FOR ALL ENTERPRISES Role of ICT Policies in the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy Zrenjanin, Serbia 23 February, 2009 7

8. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EDUCATION – MAIN OBJECTIVES MODERN EDUCATIONAL POLICY ACHIEVING HIGH EMPLOYMENT RATE COPING WITH DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES Role of ICT Policies in the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy Zrenjanin, Serbia 23 February, 2009 8

9. SCIENCE, R&D, AND INNOVATIONS – MAIN OBJECTIVES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT OF EXPERT SCIENTISTS RESEARCH COMPARABLE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD AND APPROPRIATELY INTERCONNECTED WITH THE BUSINESS SECTOR EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SUPPORT OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AIMED AT RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS Role of ICT Policies in the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy Zrenjanin, Serbia 23 February, 2009 9

10. INFORMATION SOCIETY – MAIN OBJECTIVES INFORMATION LITERACY EFFECTIVE E-GOVERNMENT AND MODERN ON-LINE PUBLIC SERVICES WIDE INTERNET ACCESSIBILITY Role of ICT Policies in the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy Zrenjanin, Serbia 23 February, 2009 10

11. STRATEGY FINANCING STATE BUDGET RESOURCES –higher and more efficient financing of the priority areas... –... through the reduction of other expenses reduction of inefficiency in the state administration reduction of expenditures in areas which are not in compliance with priorities of this strategy EUROPEAN UNION RESOURCES –creating better conditions for higher EU funding from structural funds from other EU spending programmes (e.g. funds for financing science and innovations) PRIVATE RESOURCES –by improving the environment and motivational mechanisms for the private sector to invest more in these areas Role of ICT Policies in the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy Zrenjanin, Serbia 23 February, 2009 11

12. NEXT STEPS AFTER STRATEGY WAS ADOPTED GENERAL PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON THE LEVEL OF EXPERTS ABOUT THE PROPOSED STRATEGY APPROVAL OF THE STRATEGY BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SR ACTION PLANS FOR ALL 4 AREAS FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS TRANSFORMATION OF THE STRATEGY INTO “NATIONAL PROGRAM OF REFORMS” EXPLICIT PART OF THE PROGRAMME OF THE NEXT GOVERNMENT FOLLOW-UP STRATEGY OF THE NEXT GOVERNMENT (SLOVAKIA 21) Role of ICT Policies in the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy Zrenjanin, Serbia 23 February, 2009 12

13. Martin Bruncko Zrenjanin, Serbia 23 February, 2009 THE ROLE OF ICT POLICIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY The Experience of Slovaki a