Abstract:

The goal of the article is developing of the concept of digital transformation and the use of modern information and communication technologies in the management of the socio-economic development of the regions of the Far North of the Russian Federation. The authors present arguments confirming the need for digital transformation of the regional government system within the framework of the governmental program «Digital Economy of the Russian Federation», aimed at creating the necessary social and economic conditions for improving the competitiveness of the economy, improving the living standards of citizens, and ensuring economic growth through the use of information technologies in both business and public administration. The regions of the Far North were chosen as the object of study, since the issues of modernization of management technologies are the most relevant there. The article proposes a classification of the main tools of digital transformation of regional management systems, a comparative analysis is conducted, and advantages and disadvantages are identified.  As a methodology for digital transformation, the article uses the concept of a set of regional indicators, with the help of which a general scheme for the implementation of digital transformation of the socio-economic development of the Far North is presented. The proposed regional management tool includes both economic and non-economic indicators. The authors highlight the risks that may arise in the transition from the existing management systems in the process of their digital transformation.