According to the latest forecasts, GDP will grow by 16 to 30 percent by 2030, thanks to investments in technology. In addition, the brain drain can be drastically reduced by improving working conditions for the younger generations through the introduction of digitalization and artificial intelligence as the basis for future economic development, it was pointed out at the RE-SET SUMMIT 2021 conference.
The conference participants pointed out that the Republic of Serbia is currently working on the establishment of the National Institute for Artificial Intelligence, and significant support in this area is provided by Huawei, which through numerous projects helps young people gain technological knowledge and develop in their country.
Huawei is known for its engagement in the field of research and development and as such is important for the transfer of technological knowledge in the process of development of the Serbian economy. Goran Licanin, General Director and Director for Industry and Ecosystem Development for Cloud and AI for Central and Eastern Europe and the Nordic Region, points out that Huawei transfers European technological trends to Serbia and that significant results can be achieved for the country’s economy through the establishment of institutions and educational programs. .
“Through cooperation with the universities in Belgrade, Nis, Kragujevac and Novi Sad, Huawei announces the implementation of various educational programs for the implementation of digital infrastructure, which promises significant economic benefits in the future. Our innovation center is available for the use of resources by faculties, and it is planned to open various laboratories. In this way, we want to provide students with access to new technologies and create interest for them to stay and work and develop in Serbia,” Licanin pointed out.
The fact that a large number of experts apply their knowledge in this field in their work for the foreign market testifies to the potential of Serbia for the development of artificial intelligence. With the realization of the initiative of the state in the construction of technological infrastructure, it is possible to direct the existing knowledge to the local market. One way to create new talent is to invest in a Data Center where young people are trained to work in the IT industry.
“The fact that some companies, including Huawei, have already trusted the Data Center and made their equipment available speaks volumes about the uniqueness of the idea on which the center was created and the potential for its further development in the future. For us, this type of support is a great incentive to move forward in the realization of new ideas for the implementation of IT infrastructure in the country,” said Danilo Savic, director of Data Cloud Technology d.o.o.
The initiative of the state in establishing institutions that can support the development of digitalization and improvement of IT infrastructure is of great importance for directing the economy towards a better future.
“GDP growth in the future will be based on artificial intelligence. In order for that to happen, it is necessary to establish institutions. The state of Serbia is currently working on the establishment of the National Institute for Artificial Intelligence, which will lead the country towards the maximum implementation of new technologies and make the infrastructure use in the best possible way. The development of infrastructure is more than necessary, considering that in 2021, the use of more than seven billion devices within it, is expected,” added Licanin.
The use of IT infrastructure will also favor the development of mobile networks and fixed infrastructure, which is of great importance especially for rural areas of the country.
“We are all aware that Serbia is a rural country and demographically different. We have great coverage where 80 percent of households have more than 100 megabytes of speed. When it comes to the mobile network, the situation is even better. However, the fixed infrastructure is not in a great situation – we have about 2,800 settlements in which there is no appropriate fixed infrastructure and internet connection,” said Milan Dobrijevic, Assistant Minister of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications.
The trend of investing in science will contribute to the further development of infrastructure and the commercial environment, while reducing the departure of young people from the country who will have the opportunity to acquire state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of information and communication technologies, BiF reports.
