Kemerovo Region-2035: Old Problems and a New Future

Abstract

The article describes the strategic positions of the Kemerovo region in the national economic space at the time of a new cycle of strategic planning, assesses the results of the implementation of the previous strategy of the region, calculated before 2025. Formulation of conclusions about the loss of leadership positions of the region, strategic risks of economic reversal and reduction of human capital. The objective necessity of strategic decisions for reaching the trajectory of sustainable development is argued. The process and peculiarities of the development of the Strategy of social and economic development of the Kemerovo region until 2035 are revealed. The main directions and development goals of the Kemerovo region, reflected in the draft Strategy, are presented; the methodology of strategic forecasting of key socio-economic indicators is disclosed. The variants of development are highlighted and the formulated strategic vision of the future region is shown. The mechanisms for implementing the Strategy, opportunities and risks are described. The key innovative drivers of economic and social development acceleration (neo-industrialization, introduction of digital technologies in agro-industrial complex, foreign tourism, export of medical services) are determined.