In this post, I would like to share my secondment experience with you. I am Dalerjon Sharipov currently doing my secondment at the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Marmara University in Istanbul for 5 months. In truth, completing an H2020 MSCA-RISE secondment is a great opportunity to experience new things in your life. And part of the secondment experience is to immerse yourself in the culture of the host organization and country.As most know, 2020 was a very difficult time. COVID-19 has left little untouched in our global society. After my arrival in Istanbul, gradually the situation with the coronavirus began to worsen more and more; curfews and other restrictions on movement began.
On December 25, 2020, 35,511 cases were registered in Turkey in 1 day.
But, despite the different limitations in our life, this situation gives us the opportunity to get to know ourselves better.
In addition to the data and results, from this experience, I have learned countless lessons and knowledge that have broadened my perspective and mind. I have learned to adapt to unforeseen circumstances, for example: Expect the unexpected and allocate time efficiently and productively.
About my article.
The current realities have shown how much the economies of the countries of the world need digital technologies and what role it plays in the life of society. What are the digital divide between developed and developing countries.
As of January 2021, there were 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide – 59.5 percent of the global population.
The digital revolution is changing the world in many aspects, and laws are undoubtedly one of the main elements in the entire system of the future digital economy. Therefore, the research, the results of which are presented in my work, is very relevant, aimed at considering the key aspects of the regulatory regulation of the digital economy in Tajikistan.
Namely: the adoption of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Electronic Commerce”, which supports the country’s innovative development strategy. Also, in the future, I hope for the practical application of the blockchain in the country in the provision of public services, which will require certain legislative changes. For example, the basic law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On public services” or industry-specific (for example, the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On state registration of immovable property and rights to it“). In the long term, the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On the protection of information“, the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Information” and the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On the Protection of Personal Data” of the new concept of “Big Data”, to further determine the conditions for applying a restricted access regime to them and establish the obligations of the person processing such information to ensure its confidentiality and safety. Adoption of the relevant regulatory legal acts The Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Competition and Restriction of Monopolistic Activity in the Product Markets” would determine the procedure for analyzing the state of competition in the product market, where the interaction of buyers and sellers occurs using trading platforms in the presence of network effects.
To attract investors, create a favourable business environment for the development of the crypto market, it is necessary, in the future, to stimulate the creation of a non-state self-regulatory organization with the support and legal guarantee from the state. Such organizations are also common in foreign legal order.
Also, in my work, a reference is made to international practice in the field of regulation of digital legal relations on the example of developed countries and the Central Asian region. In addition, I tried to consider the prospects and opportunities for foreign investment in the country’s economy through the creation of various platforms, as well as various state preferences.
The digital economy is a new subject of legal regulation and research in this area is rare. My work does not claim to be an exhaustive consideration of all issues related to the improvement of digital law in Tajikistan, which directly affect foreign investment. Therefore, I tried to consider only the most relevant mechanisms and approaches for the transformation of digital law and solutions to attract investment.
Marmara University has been one of the leading institutions of higher education in Turkey for 124 years.
By the way, President of Turkey, graduated from the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences of Marmara University.
Welcoming international students as well as providing education at international standards in almost all fields, Marmara University, with its long history, had rapidly become a modern and international university which hosts and participates in scientific meetings, cultural activities, art exhibitions and sports along with various other national and international events. Marmara University is one of the few Turkish universities, which is a member of the European University Association (EUA).
Much can be enumerated when talking about the merits and attractions of one of the most populated cities in the world. Everyone probably knows and has heard about the famous bazaars, about the huge mosques, palaces and squares of Istanbul. But I, nevertheless, would like to note that here are very friendly, hospitable, open and
kind people, with whom it is pleasant to find a common language. And this attitude is not only towards people, but also towards animals. And love and respect for cats is a separate topic for “conversation” =)
The cat population in Turkey was measured at approximately 3.8 million in 2019.
At the end I want to add that after more than 5 months at Marmara University, I have only words of gratitude left. I would like to thank the department for the warm welcome and the facilities provided to me. I am particularly grateful to Prof. Dr. ERHAN DOĞAN: thanks for your help and support.
And, of course, I wish all the best to all my other colleagues on their secondment trips. Try to have a positive attitude at all times and in everything!