Due to the proliferation of advanced computing devices, it is now possible to attain faster data availability, data
transportation, intuitive programming, and efficient infrastructures. In addition to enhancing the economy in terms of financial assets,
and energy in the management of cities, the projected advantage is that it will have a positive impact on the quality of services
provided to urban citizens. This article analyzes the foundational aspects of smart cities within the context of the digital economy by
examining the roles of the digital economic developing in the construction of cities using China as a case study. This paper further
explores the challenges facing the construction of the digital economy and smart cities, and provides a recommendation to Belarus to
enhance its influence of the digital economy in their smart cities and e-government development. Based on a critical survey provided
in this article, researchers and city developers are provided with insights and recommendations for bolstering the smart city's "digital
radiation drive."
Keywords
Urbanization, Smart Cities, Digital Technologies, Digital Economy, Information and Communication Technologies.
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Francisco Pedro, “Foundational Aspects of Smart Cities Leading the Digital Economy - An Review”, Journal of Computing and Natural Science, vol.3, no.1, pp. 035-045, January 2023. doi: 10.53759/181X/JCNS202303004.
