The Determinants of the Development of the Russian Assistive Technologies Market in the Context of the Interaction of Various Groups of Agents

29 Pages Posted: 3 Nov 2017

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Alina Pishnyak

National Research University Higher School of Economics (Moscow)

Aleksandra Goriainova

National Research University Higher School of Economics (Moscow)

Elena Khabirova

National Research University Higher School of Economics (Moscow)

Date Written: November 2, 2017

Abstract

This study identifies the key determinants of the development of the assistive technologies market in Russia and the trends that are expected to determine the dynamics of the Russian market over the next 10-15 years.

Based on an analysis of international research experience and data obtained from in-depth interviews with Russian experts in areas associated with assistive technologies and devices (ATD, or technical rehabilitation aids (TRA)) (such as the manufacturers of assistive devices, representatives of the Federal Bureau of Medical and Social Expertise, representatives of disabled people's organizations and policy makers dealing with the issues related to the social support of disabled people), the key determinants of the market have been classified into demographic, economic, political, social, technological, and infrastructural.

The study of the determinants and trends is implemented in the context of their impact on the supply and demand for ATD, taking into account the fact that for various groups of the population demands are determined by different needs (from the desire for social inclusion to the desire to be independent) and the fact that supply of different types of assistive devices may be affected by various groups of factors.

The interaction of various agents operating in the ATD market in Russia is analyzed within the theoretical framework of Porter's five forces.

Keywords: assistive technologies and devices, technical rehabilitation aids, disabled persons, disabilities, technological advances, social policy

JEL Classification: I18

Suggested Citation

Pishnyak, Alina and Goriainova, Aleksandra and Khabirova, Elena, The Determinants of the Development of the Russian Assistive Technologies Market in the Context of the Interaction of Various Groups of Agents (November 2, 2017). Higher School of Economics Research Paper No. WP BRP 12/PSP/2017, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3063911 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3063911

Alina Pishnyak (Contact Author)

National Research University Higher School of Economics (Moscow) ( email )

Myasnitskaya street, 20
Moscow, Moscow 119017
Russia

Aleksandra Goriainova

National Research University Higher School of Economics (Moscow) ( email )

Myasnitskaya street, 20
Moscow, Moscow 119017
Russia

Elena Khabirova

National Research University Higher School of Economics (Moscow) ( email )

Myasnitskaya street, 20
Moscow, Moscow 119017
Russia

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