Digital Inclusion in Philosophical Discourse: An Analysis of Government Programs in Kazakhstan and Belarus

Abstract

This article aims to analyze government programs in digitization and digital technologies in the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Belarus. This analysis examines the alignment of these programs with contemporary philosophical and ethical concepts. The study explores digital inclusion from a philosophical perspective, considering its significance for both individuals and society. It critically analyzes the government programs of Kazakhstan and Belarus designed to bridge the digital divide and ensure equal access to digital technologies as a key aspect of social justice and sustainable development. The study employs hermeneutic, comparative, and historical methods, along with an anthropocentric approach. The analysis reveals disproportions in addressing digital development and inclusivity within state programs, including Kazakhstan’s Digital Kazakhstan and Digital Transformation Concept, and Belarus’s State Program for the Development of the Digital Economy and Information Society and Digital Development of Belarus. These discrepancies present challenges for the educational and social sectors. Authors emphasize the need to revise digital transformation strategies to balance technological progress with human needs. This highlights the importance of a human-centered approach in both digital development strategies and societal progress.