The project 'Monitoring of Knowledge-Intensive Business Services in Russia' has been conducted by the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) on a regular basis since 2006. The project database includes the results of in-depth expert interviews, as well as quantitative data obtained through substantial surveys of Russian KIBS producers and users. Currently, the project focuses on:
| Further expansion of the project’s database through the collection of open data | |
| Analysis of current trends in the most dynamic KIBS segments (IT, engineering and financial intermediation) | |
 | Studying customization and coproduction in KIBS |
 | Defining and exploring business model innovation in KIBS |
 | Assessing the impact of disruptive technologies on KIBS |
 | Conducting financial analysis of KIBS |
Financial literacy for schoolchildren
The work on the financial literacy e-textbook for schoolchildren of grades 10-11 within the framework of the “Financial Education and Financial Literacy for the Russian Federation” project was completed.
Artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data implementation in the investment industry
Veronika Belousova, the leading research fellow of ISSEK HSE, took part organizing a joint research study between the HSE and the CFA Institute, which indicated that artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data technologies have not yet become widespread in investments.
Impact of Digital Technologies on Russian KIBS
The HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge analysed the KIBS firms’ demand for digital technologies and the impact of their adoption on business activity. Top management survey results have shown that about 50% of the companies use big data analysis tools, and only 5.4% implement Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies. About 80% of KIBS firms applied different types of digital tools to optimise business process-es and increase competitiveness even before their massive development during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remote Work and Online Employees’ Training in Russian KIBS Companies
The Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge of the Higher School of Economics (ISSEK HSE) presents 2019 survey results regarding the usage of remote work and online training practices across KIBS companies in Russia. The survey results indicate that Russian KIBS companies have been actively adopting remote work practices, online training and cooperation with customers even before the worsening of the epidemiological situation.
What Is Happening within the Banking Sector: Four Trends
Veronika Belousova, Nikolay Chichkanov and Zhaklin Krayushkina, as part of the researchers` team, conducted a series of interviews with top managers of leading Russian and foreign banks, regulators, rating agencies and consulting companies. Review of the following study, highlighting the major development trends of the Russian banking system, is presented on IQ.HSE portal.
