EMELIN ILYA A.

The article reviews the Gaidar Forum - 2022 with the traditional information partnership of the journal “Gosudarstvennaya sluzhba” and considers the discussions of practitioners and experts in the field. The forum provided a detailed discussion of the topic of public service - the peculiarities of its development at the present stage, the difficulties and contradictions that arise, the solutions, the formation of the public official of the future, etc. A number of sections were devoted to this topic. On the first day of the forum, three such discussions took place: «Is there life in the civil service?», «The modern leader: from competence to maturity», and «How to attract and retain professionals in the civil service: officials of the future.» During the second day, the discussions continued with the following topics: “The quality of government data: what have we come to and where to go next?”, “How to make government services truly accessible?” and “The Snowden Syndrome in building a digital state.” The public service faces complex challenges, and relevant approaches are required to meet them. There are new requirements for managers, the need to harmonize hierarchical relations through the balance of interests. Issues in the field of new technologies are also complicated (data leaks, cyber-fraud, etc.), there is a need to develop the general rules and principles for data processing, ensuring access to public services for all categories of citizens (including the elderly, people with physical disabilities, etc.). The author notes that there is an increase in the interaction between business and government, as well as openness to substantive dialogue at the interdepartmental level.

The paper examines the events of the Gaidar Forum - 2021 dedicated to the features of digital transformation. By analyzing the speakers’ presentations, the author notes the need to minimize the negative consequences of the coronavirus pandemic for the world economy, to unleash the creative potential and sustainable development of countries. At the same time, the question of creating an image of the future, a semantic paradigm, a strategy for the development of an integral system remains relevant. This requires strengthening business partnerships, well-coordinated interaction of government agencies (departmental and interdepartmental), and improvement of the digital economy during its transformation. The digitalization of economy enhances economic growth, creates opportunities for structural transformations, and necessary conditions for the “post-covid” development of the healthcare system. Digitalization should bring about a proactive, standardized online public service delivery. Digital transformation brings many significant structural changes affecting many areas of our lives. Since digitalization is a long-term and complicated process, particular attention should be paid to maintaining the stability of the labor market, the efficiency of the education system, and the security of big data. Digital transformation should improve the quality of public services, the overall number of digital service users, and the growth of citizens’ well-being.

This review is devoted to the anniversary X Gaidar Forum, which was held at the Russian Presidential Academy ofNational Economy and Public Administration. The purpose of the forum is to cover a wide range of geopolitical, financial, economicand social problems, to attract internationally recognized experts to their solution, to discuss strategic initiatives, projects andproposals for the development of the economy. The article reflects the key topics discussed in various sections. During the forum,many important socio-economic topics were touched upon: the development of human capital and educational technologies,prospects for scientific and technological development, digitalization of financial services, the competitiveness of Russianbusiness, national projects and the world economy, the development of corporate management, financial control and state audit,management efficiency within the framework of project activities, and many others. The internationalization of education, theintroduction of elements of artificial intelligence open up new opportunities, but at the same time new challenges arise(modernization of the infrastructure, educational environment, transformation of the international system, clash of national andglobal interests). Issues of government regulation, the sustainability of the global financial system and economic development,trade and economic integration, and national development priorities remain keynoted today. The journal ‘Public Administration'traditionally acts as one of the information partners of the forum and covers in detail the discussions that took place.

This analytical review is devoted to the 9th Gaidar Forum, which was held at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. The article observes the key issues discussed in various sections. During the forum, the main topics and major problems of modern socio-economic development were discussed (setting priorities in the sphere of economic policy, stimulating economic growth, efficient use of natural resources, fiscal and tax policy, human capital, digitalization and artificial intelligence, globalization issues, health, education, interagency cooperation, etc.). Major events were expert discussions on the Trianon Dialogue, as well as the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Modern global economic conditions, the design of a «new globalization» create great opportunities for the formation and development of new political, social, economic models. The rapid development of IT-technologies, digitalization and, at the same time, increased competition determine the nature of these changes. Along with new opportunities, new risks are also emerging, issues of economic growth and integration are being considered against the background of the challenges of the new information society. The journal ‘Public Administration' traditionally acts as one of the information partners of the Forum and covers in detail the discussions held on its platforms.