The Government of Serbia has adopted its Strategy for the Development of the Information Society and Information Security, based on the proposal of the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications, thus determining the vision for the development of the information society in the Republic of Serbia until 2026 with the defining of key measures and activities.

Serbia recognises the importance of digitalisation and information security, which is also shown by the enviable results achieved in this area. The strategy encompasses two important areas: the information society and information security, the further development of which represents a precondition for the complete digitalisation of society – said Minister of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications Tatjana Matić, as announced by the ministry.

She also added that the adoption and implementation of this strategic document in the field of the development of the information society and information security is important in order to continue further improving the digital knowledge and skills of all citizens, raising the capacity to use new technologies among employees, in both the public and private sectors, as well as improving digital infrastructure in educational institutions.

The adoption and implementation of this strategic document in the field of the development of the information society and information security is important in order to continue further improving the digital knowledge and skills of all citizens, raising the capacity to use new technologies among employees, in both the public and private sectors, as well as improving digital infrastructure in educational institutions

In addition to this, the announcement states that it is essential to continue and intensify activities on the digitalisation of services and business operations in the public and private sectors and that, alongside all of this, it is also very important to improve information security, primarily through the development of the capacity of competent institutions, raising the awareness of citizens, encouraging public-private partnerships and advancing regional and international cooperation.

The Strategy for the Development of the Information Society and Information Security for the 2021 to 2026 Period, with the associated Action Plan that details activities until 2023, was adopted by the Government of Serbia at its session of 26th August 2021.