Digital Transformation of International Trade in Kyrgyzstan

Aim and tasks. Purpose and objectives. The purpose of the article is to analyze the current state of the digital transformation of international trade in Kyrgyzstan, develop practical recommendations for simplifying foreign trade procedur es and implementing digital solutions to improve the efficiency of trade operations. Special attention is paid to removing institutional, legal and technological barriers that hinder the transition to paperless trade and slow down the country’s integration into the global trading system. Methods. Structural and functional analysis, a comparative approach, and elements of business process modeling were used as the methodological basis of the study. The current practices of documenting foreign trade transactions are investigated. The logistical indicators of the country were analyzed, which made it possible to identify the main administrative and procedural bottlenecks. Results. The key problems hindering digitalization are identified: redundancy of procedures and documents, the need for personal presence when issuing permits, fragmentation of information systems and weak development of digital infrastructure. The analysis of the dynamics of the efficiency of Kyrgyzstan’s logistics systems allowed us to propose comprehensive measures, including expanding the functions of the national trade coordination mechanism, developing electronic document management and creating mechanisms for cross-border recognition of digital documents. In order to optimize existing logistics processes in Kyrgyzstan, a possible model for the introduction of electronic exchange of information on the origin of goods between Kyrgyzstan and partner countries has been proposed, which will simplify and accelerate existing business processes. Conclusions. It is concluded that the digitalization of international trade is not only a factor in increasing economic efficiency, but also an important condition for the sustainable development of the country. The implementation of the proposed recommendations in the field of trade facilitation for Kyrgyzstan will reduce costs, speed up trade processes and ensure greater transparency of interaction between business and the state.

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