e-Governance Academy — a non-profit group in Estonia that works to help governments make the transition to digital governance — has recently announced plans to work with Mongolia’s Ministry of Digital Development and Communications.

The agreement between the two countries will entail:

teaching and advising Mongolian civil servants on digital skills
exchanging experience
building the capacity for IT and communications professionals
cybersecurity capacity-building
and supporting the development of digital strategies

However, this isn’t the first collaboration between these countries.

In 2020, “The e-Governance Academy” helped Mongolia to develop its e-government policies and assisted in improving the interoperability of public databases.

#digitalpolicymaking #digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram

Source: https://lnkd.in/dCk2hRhe

Attracting and retaining tech talent is a major challenge for governments around the globe.

The competition for talent is fierce, and government entities often have limited budgets.

It’s no wonder that many governments are looking for creative solutions to attract the best and brightest.

So, here are some strategies that can help with that:

Upskill the current workforce
Adopt an agile project approach, particularly with personnel
Concentrate on the corporate vision
Make use of mixed work environments
Rethink your services such that they are ‘digital-first’

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy

Source: https://lnkd.in/dq4NfKhQ

Attracting and retaining tech talent is a major challenge for governments around the globe.

The competition for talent is fierce, and government entities often have limited budgets.

It’s no wonder that many governments are looking for creative solutions to attract the best and brightest.

So, here are some strategies that can help with that:

Upskill the current workforce
Adopt an agile project approach, particularly with personnel
Concentrate on the corporate vision
Make use of mixed work environments
Rethink your services such that they are ‘digital-first’

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy

Source: https://lnkd.in/dq4NfKhQ

The internet and mobile devices have the potential to change how people interact with the government, making it more responsive, efficient, transparent and accessible.

In the past few years, governments have begun harnessing this potential by adopting digital technology as a core element of their strategy.

The adoption of #digitaltechnologies is also redefining roles and responsibilities.

Citizens now expect public services to be as seamless and user-friendly as commercial offerings.

Furthermore, government agencies are seeing the benefits of collaborating across departments – including with citizens and businesses – to meet these demands.

By opening up data and sharing platforms and resources, agencies can innovate faster and improve services for citizens at a lower cost.

#digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram #digitalgovernment

Source: https://lnkd.in/d6BRh8am

The General Services Administration (GSA) is an independent federal agency that manages and supports the basic functioning of federal agencies.

This agency has lately identified digital government as a top priority of its five-year strategic plan.

By doing this, it aims to rebuild public trust in federal agencies damaged by ailing, outdated systems and public mistrust stoked by inequalities highlighted by the pandemic.

To deliver more trusted, accessible, and user-centred technologies to federal agencies, in fiscal years 2022-26, the #GSA wants to continue modernizing government #IT through a combination of internal IT transformation services and external private-sector partnerships.

#digitalUSA #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments

Source: https://lnkd.in/dzTDJucb

China has been working hard to make its #digitaltransformation a reality, and the eastern part of the country is leading the way, thanks to its more developed transportation infrastructure.

To help bring modern technology to the nation’s western regions and take advantage of their natural resources, China called for investment in digital industries in these areas.

After the government’s call for an east-west data computing project, telecom operators in #China are building more low-carbon facilities and ramping up their computing power.

One major national initiative is to establish more data centres in Western China — this could improve the imbalance of digital infrastructure and maximize the value of data as a production element, experts note.

#digitalchina #echina #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments

Source: https://lnkd.in/dR4h24iv

#DSC is an organization of small- and medium-sized businesses that are working with the government to use agile processes in their contracting.

DSC’s first strategic priorities and goals for 2022–2025 focus on a shared language for digital services and digital transformation, as well as new tools and technology to support the DSC community.

Some of the strategy’s key goals for the next several years include:
To enhance awareness in the digital transformation market
To promote conversation and decisions about best practices
To contribute educational content and programmes to the ecosystem
To encourage diversity and inclusion in recruiting procedures

With the help of this strategic plan—which achieves goals through the coming years—the DSC will be able to provide education, support, and partnership to improve the government’s #digitalmaturity.

#digitalpolicymaking #digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram

Source: https://lnkd.in/d4VwrEiW

The Indian government has been encouraging banks to bring digital banking to rural areas so that the benefits of these innovative services reach every citizen.

For this reason, the Finance Minister will set up 75 Digital Banking Units in 75 Districts around the country.

A digital banking unit is a specialised hub that houses the minimum digital infrastructure for delivering digital banking products and services, like online savings accounts and loans.

These #neobanks, use technology to offer faster service and more variety than conventional banks.

But because they work through partnerships with scheduled banks, some in the industry view them as “glorified digital distribution companies.”

What do you think?

#digitalprogram #digitalgovernment #digitalisation #digitalindia #eIndia

Source: https://lnkd.in/dMR3A3qE

#Digitisation is coming to the #courts.

This will revolutionise how legal cases are handled by automating certain civil cases, like divorce and bankruptcy.

However, there is a downside: many don’t have access to technology.

A new report—called “Cut Off From the Courthouse: How the Digital Divide Impacts Access to Justice and Civic Engagement”—found that online court processes can leave lower-income people at the other end of the digital divide.

Digital literacy is becoming more critical as we become more reliant on digital devices to connect with the government.

#onlinecourts #digitalcourts #digitalservices #onlinepublicservices

Source: https://lnkd.in/d9gz-Yii

Soon, the Australian state of New South Wales residents may be able to verify their identity online from anywhere for government services.

Customers will have increased access to government services, particularly those with disabilities, those who are short on time, and those who live in rural or remote regions who are unable or have trouble visiting Service #NSW centres.

The impending identity verification service comes months after NSW sought suppliers to develop two new digital identification systems.

The new pilot identity verification service will be available on an opt-in basis, meaning it will not be mandatory for users to participate.

Users must also provide ongoing consent for the service for it to be used.

#digitalprogram #digitalgovernment #digitalisation #digitalaustralia #eaustralia #australia

Source: https://lnkd.in/dQuE2Fhz

They are pointed at specific nations, but their effects can be felt across industries, data and even borders.

Yet most solutions to tackle #cybercrime fall into one of two camps: the government or the private sector. This binary approach is insufficient to emulate the complexity of attackers.

Nor does it properly analyse the value that the private sector can bring to this fight when empowered by #governments.

In fact, defending against an attack successfully means building trust and collaboration across these channels for long-term solutions that unite all stakeholders in this vital domain.

#digitalgovernments #itservices #digitalinnovation #digitaltech #informationsecurity

Source: https://lnkd.in/dm4KmXcq

Staff from 120 #Saudigovernment agencies have been trained on how to increase the quality of digital content and website rankings in search engines.

The Saudi Digital Government Authority, in conjunction with the Ministry of Information, hosted five workshops over three months as part of Vision 2030 initiatives to enhance #digitalisation throughout the Kingdom.

The training was specially designed to improve the technical and quality standards of website pages, as well as to implement proper SEO strategies and increase the number of visits to government websites.

#Saudi is among the top countries globally when it comes to the digitalisation of its government.

#digitalsaudiarabia #esaudiarabia #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices

Source: https://lnkd.in/d3KfFD7m

Digital transformation is about more than putting a bunch of tech solutions in place and seeing what happens; it’s about the people.

However, sometimes talking about change is not that easy.

That’s why a new paper from the University at Albany, SUNY‘s Center for Technology in Government provides useful ideas and techniques for explaining the benefits and feasibility of digital transformation to public-sector officials.

In a sense, it means rethinking how you work, looking beyond organisational boundaries — and maybe even redefining the mission.

It also means explaining that vision to people who may not understand or think they don’t have time to change.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments

Source: https://lnkd.in/dAVDKdfr

The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has published Connecting Government 2030, a strategy for the future development of digital and information technology (IT) services in Ireland’s public sector.

The strategy is designed to meet the needs of citizens, employees and businesses in accessing #publicservices and sets out the actions required to make that happen.

The actions are grouped under three main themes:

A human-driven digital experience

Harnessing data effectively to drive solutions

Government as a platform

The strategy will support a whole-of-government approach in building better services with better use of data and technology.

#digitalireland #eireland #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs

Source: https://lnkd.in/dUiycBCM

Even though #India is opposed to e-commerce being included in World Trade Organization (WTO) discussions, the recently signed India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) includes an entire chapter on digital trade.

It also includes a chapter on government procurement, another area where the government has been highly cautious.

While business groups and exporters have expressed satisfaction with the conclusion, analysts caution that India’s concessions to the #UAE may make future trade discussions more difficult.

They believe that this agreement will make it difficult to prevent some occurring issues from coming up in the other #FTA negotiations.

#digitalgovernment #digitalisation #digitalindia #digitalUAE

Source: https://lnkd.in/dfC8wHHc

The use of the Internet for government service delivery continues to grow, and millions of Americans now interact with federal agencies online.  At the same time, the government has expanded its role in providing free online access to public information – thus entering an exciting new era for digital government.  However, it is critical that federal agencies coordinate around common goals and initiatives with private sector partners and state and local governments.  It’s also challenging for agencies to deliver results by setting clear goals in five areas: customer service, operations, data transparency, human capital, and acquisition. There is still much work to be done in building an open and transparent digital government that can better serve American citizens and that utilises technology for greater efficiency and transparency.

#digitalUSA #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments

Source: https://lnkd.in/dYUhU_ex

North America is characterised by early adopters who are innovating to stay up with global advances in digital government. In the 1990s, the United States began a series of groundbreaking digital-government initiatives. Later on, the country constantly ranks in the top ten of the UN’s E-Government Development Index between 2003 and 2010. As available technology evolves and people’s expectations of #governmentservices vary, the USA’s digital-government ecosystem continues to expand and mature.

Nowadays, it has a sophisticated digital-government strategy in place at several levels to drive whole-of-government operations with a huge focus on quality, inclusion and digital access.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment

Source: https://lnkd.in/dYUhU_ex

The Abu Dhabi Government Services Ecosystem (TAMM) has started the second edition of its Bug Bounty Hunter competition, which allows its app users to report any bugs they encounter while using the app to do government business. To make it easier for app users to participate in the challenge, TAMM created the ‘Shake It’ feature, which allows users to report any bugs they encounter while using the app. More than 500 thousand people took part in the inaugural edition of the challenge, which resulted in the discovery and elimination of 756 distinct bugs. After successfully identifying the greatest number of digital bugs in the program, five winners were chosen.

#TAMM is giving #AbuDhabi the #digitaltools it needs to transform itself into a model of worldwide digital advancement.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment

Source: https://lnkd.in/d-y387qS

A €239 million investment is being made to create data laboratories in each ministry and the Chancellery, increasing the federal government’s capacity.

To be successful, these data labs must be integrated into an already established network of ministry data teams, statistical offices, technical services agencies, and government-funded research institutes.

However, this raises concerns about how to best organise the various roles of data analysis in a complex government bureaucracy.

Unfortunately, Germany falls below average in worldwide rankings of digitisation compared to other affluent nations.

Despite billions of euros in expenditure, it has been rightly criticised for insufficient progress.

#egermany #digitalgermany #egov #digitalgovernments

Source: https://lnkd.in/dp4m4s9T

An increasing number of cancer cases are being diagnosed via biopsies, and most of those samples are then stored in the form of glass slides.

These slides contain vital information about the patient’s tumour.

Still, it’s all hidden away in the basement of their doctor’s office or hospital, where it is impossible to share with other doctors.

Within pathology, #AI approaches strive to solve these challenges, expanding on the data-driven revolution and digitalisation of workflows.

As AI advances, it will be able to do far more difficult jobs with accuracy unequalled by the human eye.

The best part is that it will achieve this in a way that augments – rather than replaces – established workflows, allowing specialists to apply their knowledge in new ways.

#medicine #healthcare #digitalhealth #digitalpublicservices

Source: https://lnkd.in/dNZ7T8Xa

The digital revolution has been a transformative force in the last decade.

Even governments have been impacted by this revolution – from the way they interact with citizens to how they deliver #publicservices.

But many #governments have taken a fragmented approach to the digital revolution by not creating a specific Digital Ministry.

This has left them ill-equipped to deal with the issues that arise from this transformation and ultimately unable to create the best environment for their citizens or meet their needs.

As a result, disjointed approaches are adopted across government departments, which can be detrimental to overall outcomes and strategy.

At the heart of this fragmented approach is a misunderstanding of what #digitaltransformation actually means.

It requires a complete rethinking of how government works, how it engages with its citizens and how it adopts new innovations.

#digitalpolicymaking #digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms

Source: https://lnkd.in/dXBGuuG2

Brazil’s digital strategy has been modified to include activities targeted at improving engagement with government startups as well as system interoperability and consolidation.

The revisions to President Jair Bolsonaro’s decree are aimed at improving the quality of citizen #services offered through the Gov.br platform.

One of the important strategies to allow these changes, according to the government, is the participation of gov tech (technology-based businesses focused on the public sector).

This update comes as a way to encourage the development of better tools and services, which the government hopes will help Brazilians more easily interact with their country’s #publicagencies.

#DigitalBrazil #ebrazil #digitalgovernmentprogram

Source: https://lnkd.in/epcnfgBP

The pandemic has forced governments to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies.

For citizens, this will result in a more digital experience and will mean greater use of digital services.

And as a result, they want to interact more with their governments through digital channels.

#Governments need to embrace new ways of working, taking into account the end goal and purpose of their actions, to satisfy citizens’ needs in the digital age.

Government-to-citizen (G2C) experiences can vary widely, which means the role of #technology and human factors in creating citizen experiences is becoming increasingly important.

#digitalID #digitaleconomy #digitalgovernments #digitalervices #onlinepublicservices #digitaltech

Source: https://lnkd.in/eeNnHBHq

In Dubai at the Future Museum, partners were announced to help shape a new era of faster, better, and ‘cheaper’ governance.

The eighth edition World Government Summit (WGS-2022), held in Dubai brought together top government officials, business leaders, and heads of nonprofits to help shape the future.

It will also help design a post-pandemic era marked by rapid and inclusive socio-economic recovery.

The World Government Summit brings together government officials, thought leaders, and industry experts to discuss global issues’ latest ideas and solutions.

#digitalID #digitaleconomy #digitalgovernments #digitalervices #onlinepublicservices #digitaltech

Source: https://lnkd.in/eBUbax3m

The government of the United Arab Emirates intends to use drones to deliver some papers and documents, including citizens’ Emirates identity cards (EID), driving licences, and other documents.

UAE’s love of high-technology gadgets and its display of wealth can be seen in this, the country’s highly advanced drone project.

However, a six-month test period will determine how well the new delivery drones will operate in Dubai before the program is introduced to the rest of the UAE within a year.

It’s safe to say that this is the first project of its kind in the world, and it shows the government’s efforts toward upgrading its services.

#digitalUAE #eUAE #digitalgovernment #digitalstrategy #digitalisation

Source: https://lnkd.in/exXsAAts

The Suez Canal Economic Zone has begun a project to create an efficient, competitive and eco-friendly business environment with the help of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

The digital facilities will provide the speed, efficiency and convenience needed to deliver investor services effectively, including licences and permits.

An attractive business hub will position the SCZone as an international trade and services centre, expected to create job opportunities for Egyptians.

Moreover, the SCZone has established a ‘one-stop shop’ to deal with administrative formalities so that investors can manage their services more easily.

#digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization

Source: https://lnkd.in/eBd3PZ2p

The above mentioned countries are Australia, Canada, Finland, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

In 2020, they came together to create the digital identity working group (DIWG), where they discussed ways to make digital identity a key component of the global #digitaltrade and travel ecosystem.

The #DIWG announced a set of principles that seek to define elements and best practices for mutual recognition and interoperability of digital identity infrastructures.

These principles include:

openness,
transparency,
user-centricity,
reusability,
technology neutrality and data portability,
inclusion and accessibility,
security and privacy,
multilingualism,
effectiveness and efficiency.
administrative simplicity,
preservation of information,

#digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram #digitalgovernment

Source: https://lnkd.in/eKsqA88K

Source: https://lnkd.in/efkXqmdR

According to an expert panel, #Canada is still a considerably away from digital identity applications.

However, it has the chance to advance thanks to its active market and collaboration between these participants.

Canadians trust that both the government and financial institutions will safeguard their personal information.

Joni Brennan from the Digital Identity Association of Canada (DIACC) says this is a positive starting point for building digital identity-based solutions and services.

He claims that the diverse community of Canadian stakeholders—including DIACC’s 90+ member organizations—makes Canada a leader in protecting privacy issues.

#digitalcanada #ecanada #digitalinfrastructure #digitalisation

Source: https://lnkd.in/enFsGnhv

The world has changed, and governments need to adapt.

The digital revolution has created a new kind of consumer: one who is used to instant access and ease of use, who is more informed than ever before, and who has high expectations.

In the public sector, we are seeing the rise of what I call “hybrid government” — the ability to combine data, use artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve the quality of services while also improving security and privacy.

There is an increasing push for governments to become more digital, with many exploring blockchain applications that could improve public records management.

I believe that blockchain can help address some of these challenges and increase efficiency and transparency in ways that will contribute to a more efficient and secure environment for delivering #governmentservices.

#digitalpolicymaking #digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalgovernment #digitalisation

Source: https://lnkd.in/eUviQk2t

As part of a plan to make it easier for Singaporeans to use digital services, the government has announced that it will add more digital ID cards to the Singpass digital government platform and expand its payment wallet service.

The SNDGG, a government agency, says that from the beginning of April, Singpass #digitalID app users with valid CorpPass accounts can see their company profiles and information.

Corppass is the authorization system to give access to digital services, enabling employees to carry out corporate operations with the government.

Meanwhile, the Singaporean government plans to issue digital driver’s licenses that will include more information about drivers than physical licenses do.

#esingapore #digitalsingapore #publicservices #onlinepublicservices

 Source: https://lnkd.in/eXbEYzV2

#Digitalgovernment transformation in the wake of COVID-19 is a reminder that the pandemic has accelerated rather than delayed government digitization.

Indonesia’s progress in this regard is heartening, as it moves beyond the initial immediate response to provide longer-term improvements in public services and citizens’ experiences.

However, there are solutions that can help the country get back on its feet after the pandemic.

The use of new #technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and data analytics, can help Indonesia become more agile, make better decisions and create a stronger economy.

#eindonesia #digitalindonesia #digitalgovernment #digitalgov

Source: https://lnkd.in/eBYnutDX

More than 300 senior government officials, CIOs, IT experts, and ICT firms from different came together in February in Dubai to discuss how to unlock a $3 trillion open-data economy.

This comes at a time when the UAE leads the Arab world in digital innovation, as shown by its high ranking in the UN’s Online Service Index.

Governments that participated in that conference are turning their attention to the data they collect in order to make more informed decisions about how best to lead their country.

Saudi Arabia at the same time continues working toward becoming one of the top ten digital countries by 2030.

It ranked 43 in the United Nations EDGI Report in 2021, but it is aiming to improve its ranking to 38 this year.

#digitalUAE #eUAE #digitalgovernment #digitalstrategy #digitalisation

Source: https://lnkd.in/ejzPSaWM

The United Arab Emirates will reportedly begin to issue federal licenses for virtual asset service providers by the end of the first quarter of 2022.

The move is part of a complex regulatory framework the United Arab Emirates is working on—an effort that may make the country one of the world’s most crypto-friendly jurisdictions.

In Dubai, 22 of the 30 VASPs are located in the free zones of DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) (DMCC).

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) hosts six. And the Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) hosts one.

At the same time that some major countries are severely restricting cryptocurrencies, the UAE is working to create a safe regulatory environment for businesses dealing with digital assets.

#TDRA #digitalUAE #eUAE #digitalgov #digitalgovs

Source: https://lnkd.in/eg6ixyCU

That makes Africa a ripe target for investment in digital infrastructure and access to #technology tools to help develop its 21st-century workforce.

Source: https://brookings.edu/blog/africa-in-focus/2022/02/09/africa-needs-smarter-investment-in-digital-infrastructure-strategies-for-enticing-the-private-sector/

That makes Africa a ripe target for investment in digital infrastructure and access to #technology tools to help develop its 21st-century workforce.

Source: https://brookings.edu/blog/africa-in-focus/2022/02/09/africa-needs-smarter-investment-in-digital-infrastructure-strategies-for-enticing-the-private-sector/

#Digitaltechnologies are transforming the public sector in countries around the world.

These governments can even compete with developed countries in public digital service provision with the right platforms.

Source: https://brookings.edu/research/digital-government-foundations-for-global-development-and-democracy/

The UK is investing £23 million in efforts to promote skills and diversity in artificial intelligence (AI) jobs, as the government’s data ethics centre will lay out the ways in which AI can be used ethically.

Source: https://gov.uk/government/news/23-million-to-boost-skills-and-diversity-in-ai-jobs

Organisations are looking for digital transformation solutions to drive better outcomes at a lower cost to taxpayers in the public sector.

Intelligent automation is one of the fastest, most effective ways for governments to make this shift and jump-start their digital transformation efforts.

The technology combines robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) to automate repetitive tasks and support decision making at scale.

Rather than being an end in itself, intelligent automation accelerates digital transformation, enabling organisations to do more with less and increasing the speed at which projects can be delivered.

#digitalpolicymaking #digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram

Source: https://lnkd.in/eaGsbMEs

India’s Union Budget 2022 has created an ecosystem for a digital economy and booming FinTech industry, resulting in a balance between macro-growth and all-inclusive welfare.

The Finance Minister has proposed that energy-storage systems, including dense charging infrastructure and grid-scale battery systems, be included in the harmonised list of infrastructure projects.

The #government has also recognised that making payments via digital channels is user-friendly and cost-effective.

This serves as a huge motivation for furthering these initiatives.

Establishing 75 digital banking facilities across 75 districts is fantastic and sums up the government’s futuristic outlook.

#digitalprogram #digitalgovernment #digitalisation #digitalindia #eIndia

Source: https://lnkd.in/etyn_HGS

According to Turki Almana the executive director of investment at the Kingdom’s Digital Government Authority, Saudi’s spending on digital transformation has hit $3.19 billion a year.

Alarabiya reported that the #government is investing in #cloudcomputing, new emerging technologies, and open-source government software.

It plans to shift spending from capital items to operational costs and free up government assets for private sector investment under partnership schemes.

There are different types of partnerships, including full allocation models, where the government platform is fully owned by the private sector or agreements that involve income sharing.

#digitalsaudiarabia #esaudiarabia #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices

Source: https://lnkd.in/eJ5Wzy24

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The Irish government is looking to turn the recent economic recession into a positive by fostering #technology industries and building on Ireland’s reputation as a European headquarters for many high-tech multinationals.

Today, the government announced the launch of a new national digital strategy, Harnessing Digital – The Digital Ireland Framework, aimed at bringing together all of its departments to use technology more effectively.

This high-level framework is a way to support Ireland’s ambition of being one of the leaders in digital developments in Europe and around the world.

The framework focuses on developing #digitalinfrastructure and economy that everyone can use, regardless of age or social status.

#digitalpolicymaking #digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram

Source: https://lnkd.in/etsgJ3bb

The Union government has delayed its decision to make it mandatory for farmers to enrol in a system that connects farmers, farm service companies, and cultivators.

This decision comes after privacy concerns expressed by farming unions.

Thus, the #government is currently in discussions with experts to consider how farmers’ data can be stored on a #digitalinfrastructure that will hold records such as land ownership and farm yields – potentially worth thousands of crores of rupees.

In a bid to transition from an economy dependent on subsidies, India’s government wants to move toward a fully market-driven digital farm economy.

For this reason, in a move to help the government plan better, raise farmers’ incomes, and bring efficiency to the agriculture sector, it will provide incentives for agriculture.

#digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram #digitalgovernment #digitalisation #digitalindia #eIndia

Source: https://lnkd.in/ehm6vBZr

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance has partnered with the UK’s Digital Access Programme to co-fund news projects promoting digital inclusion in Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.

The Digital Access Programme was developed by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in collaboration with the DCMS Department.

The programme will use each department’s respective network to help bring #digitalaccess to more people worldwide.

In the end, it will build the foundation for #ICT regulators in these countries to incentivise innovative and flexible spectrum frameworks.

Source: https://lnkd.in/ezcvt8eP

According to the country’s digital and data ministers, Australians should soon be able to verify their identity online when accessing government services.

The government has been accepting public feedback on legislation that will oversee the Australian Government Digital Identity System, but it has not yet introduced this legislation.

Digital and data ministers met this week to discuss a new national #IT system and agreed that it would be a priority for 2022.

They also agreed to boost how their government departments work together on ICT procurement in order to find cost efficiency and better services delivery.

#digitalprogram #digitalgovernment #digitalisation #digitalaustralia #eaustralia

Source: https://lnkd.in/eGnAAcMT

The Cambodian government has put the Digital Government Policy 2022-2035 in practice to create a more helping environment for society’s development of digital technology.

The 14-year-old #digitalstrategy for the federal #government is intended to improve quality of life and public trust by increasing the efficiency with which public services are provided.

The policy aims to deliver better government services by modernising the country’s #digitalinfrastructure and encouraging reform in all sectors (such as healthcare, transport, education, manufacturing, and so on) while boosting public confidence in the government’s efforts.

#digitalpolicymaking #digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram

Source: https://lnkd.in/exWQgtta

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced the “UAE Verify” platform launch.

That is a system that allows government bodies and private entities to verify the authenticity of digital documents without the need for hard copies or true copies.

The “UAE Verify” platform uses blockchain technology to create a shared ledger for recording the history of financial transactions, contracts, and different documents.

This technology allows users to convert their original documents into digital authenticated records with privacy and security in mind.

As a part of the UAE Government’s Digital Government Roadmap, the UAE Verify #digitalplatform was launched to provide 100 per cent #digitalgovernment services accessible to people, businesses, and employees of the federal government.

#UAEinnovates2022 #TDRA #digitalUAE #eUAE #digitalgov #digitalgovs

Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/tech/uae-new-platform-launched-to-verify-official-digital-documents-issued-by-government-entities

In a Twitter thread, British civil servant Harry Vos shared his advice on getting an interview at the UK Government Digital Service (GDS).

The top tip he had was “to make it as easy as possible for the sifters to score you as high as possible”.

He said that when sifting through the applications, recruiters look for candidates who have the skills needed for the job, and they might take up to 1-3 minutes to read each application.

He also recommended that job-seekers include a cover letter when applying for jobs, with subheadings matching the position’s bullet points to help sifters identify their skills.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaljobs

Source: https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/top-job-application-tips-for-digital-roles-in-government/

At the end of January, the Commission proposed to the European Parliament and Council of the European Union to adopt a declaration of rights and principles to guide the future digital transformation of Europe.

The draft declaration on digital rights and principles aims to give everyone a clear idea of what Europe is doing to promote and defend the rights of its citizens.

It will help both policymakers and companies work with new technologies.

After all, “the legal framework of the EU and the principles and values it embodies should be respected online as they are offline.”

#digitalEU #digitalpolicymaking #digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_22_452

The Federal Government of Brazil has announced that it will enable citizens to rate #digitalservice provision and set minimum standards for online services.

The ministry wants to bring users into the process of evaluating #publicservices by collecting data in ways that are simple, reliable, and anonymous.

The assessment is designed to provide technical information, which can be used by public services to design, monitor, and improve their services from a user’s perspective.

It will also be an essential tool in prioritizing digital improvement efforts and promoting transparency, with monthly user ratings available online in a ranking format.

#DigitalBrazil #ebrazil #digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram #digitalgovernment

Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/citizens-to-rate-digital-services-in-brazil/

Source: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202201/india-consults-stakeholders-on-federated-digital-identity-project

Source: https://www.cityam.com/government-readies-pensions-overhaul-with-digital-dashboard-consultation/

Source: https://constructionnewsportal.com/news/175439/digital-government-service-market-2022-top-countries-data-growth-drivers-granicus-government-technology-agency-bcg-digital-government-and-service-nl-digital-govt-nz-nec-corporation-etc/

Thirty government agencies in #SaudiArabia participated in the Digital Government Authority’s LEAP Conference, taking place from Feb. 1 to 3, 2022, in Riyadh.

LEAP—organised by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)— shared stories of success in #digitaltransformation and displays government #digitalservices that elevate the quality of life of individuals and businesses.

The event saw international participation from the Republic of Estonia and the Sultanate of Oman.

The signing of strategic agreements and launches of 15 new digital government products and services for more than 30 government agencies were done during LEAP.

#digitalsaudiarabia #esaudiarabia #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices

Source: https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/616488/SAUDI-ARABIA/DGA-launches-Digital-Saudi-pavilion-in-conjunction-with-LEAP-conference

After the pandemic, Ontario and its municipalities must work together to “build back better”, says Kaleed Rasheed, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Digital Government.

Through collaboration, he says the public sector can “build more convenient, reliable #government, saving time and money for the people of Ontario.”

Rasheed listed several provincial initiatives aimed at helping municipalities digitally transform their services.

The new Streamline Development Approval Fund, the Municipal Modernization Program, and other initiatives are among the government’s efforts to accelerate digitalisation.

Last week, the Ontario government announced a $45 million fund to eliminate bureaucracy in the application-appraisal process for anyone building new homes.

#digitalcanada #e-canada #digitalinfrastructure #digitalisation #digitalontario

Source: https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/ontario-minister-of-digital-government-encourages-municipal-collaboration-with-province/471276

Organised by the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group Singapore, The Digital Government Exchange (DGX) is a platform that facilitates information exchange and sharing of experiences among international leaders in digital government.

DGX WGs is an annual event that brings together international experts to share and discuss ideas on #digitalgovernance.

The platform also features technical Working Groups (WG) where countries can help deep dive into specific topics relevant to governments’ digitalisation drive.

Attendees of the 2021 event shared their experiences and opportunities on #Cloud, #Digitalidentity, Data governance, and Digital maturity.

#esingapore #digitalsingapore #publicservices #onlinepublicservices

Source: https://opengovasia.com/digital-government-and-digital-identity-in-singapore/

Organised by the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group Singapore, The Digital Government Exchange (DGX) is a platform that facilitates information exchange and sharing of experiences among international leaders in digital government.

DGX WGs is an annual event that brings together international experts to share and discuss ideas on #digitalgovernance.

The platform also features technical Working Groups (WG) where countries can help deep dive into specific topics relevant to governments’ digitalisation drive.

Attendees of the 2021 event shared their experiences and opportunities on #Cloud, #Digitalidentity, Data governance, and Digital maturity.

#esingapore #digitalsingapore #publicservices #onlinepublicservices

Source: https://opengovasia.com/digital-government-and-digital-identity-in-singapore/

The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) is turning the computerised national identity cards into digital wallets as part of the government’s Digital Pakistan vision.

An update to an already existing app is likely to be made available later this year.

According to NADRA’s chief Tariq Malik, “75,000 overseas Pakistanis have processed their national ID card from the comfort of their homes by using the app.”

With the lunch of this app, Pakistan is the first country to implement contactless biometric acquisition and verification using smartphone cameras.

#epakistan #digitalpakistan #digitalgovernment #digitalisation

Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1672385

The United Nations’ latest E-Government Survey notes that governments worldwide are expanding their efforts in #digitaltransformation.

However, one region that is showing more growth is the African continent.

The number of countries in Africa with low e-government development index (EGDI) values dropped from 26 in 2016 to only seven in 2020 (Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa and Tunisia)

But, not many African countries boast very high EGDI values (Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa and Tunisia), while in Europe, 33 countries have ‘very high’ EGDI values, and in Asia 15.

The African governments’ efforts in digitalisation are bearing fruit.

Most of them have:
expanded e-participation,
delivered e-government as a platform,
used intelligent technologies
adopted data-centric approaches to service delivery and government policy.

#digitalafrica #eafrica #digitalisation #digitalgovs #digitalgov #digitalleader

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202112210172.html

The mental health of Canadians remains a concern for the Canadian Government as citizens continue to face the uncertainty and challenges created by COVID-19 and its variants.

To help people manage their mental well-being, Carolyn Bennett, the Minister of Mental Health and addictions, launched the PocketWell app.

Through #PocketWell, people can access various #mentalhealth and well-being tools, such as a self-assessment tool and tracker.

They can also connect with mental health and substance use professionals through their phones.

The launch of PocketWell is part of WTC’s (Wellness Together Canada) continuous efforts to improve its services based on the feedback of its users.

#digitalcanada #e-canada #digitalinfrastructure #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices

Source: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/government-of-canada-improves-digital-access-to-mental-health-and-substance-use-resources-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-884287543.html

Over the last seven years, Inland Revenue NZ has undergone a NZ$1.3 billion programme to improve its #digitalservices, boost compliance, and save taxpayers’ money.

According to the agency’s 3data and analytics chief Tina MacLean, the digital transformation program focused on “people, platform, process, and policy” at the same time.

How was that possible?
Through the intelligent use of the data.

The agency implemented a data intelligence platform and quickly established the operability of the new technology, which was achieved within three months.

Tina MacLean says, “We don’t think of ourselves as cutting edge…But, I feel proud to be spending taxpayers’ money wisely. We’re making a difference. And that is so rewarding.”

#digitalnewzealand #enewzealand #digitaleconomy #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitalhealth

Source: https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/the-power-of-data-in-digital-transformation-inland-revenue-new-zealand-shares-its-experience/

There has been a massive adaption of the different #biometrictechnologies all around the world, and one of the key growth areas is the governments.

So, let’s take a look at some trends around the world:

Iraq’s central bank is encouraging different financial institutions to use Zwipe technology to bring them to market this year.
The Canadian province of Quebec’s #digitalwallets can hold government and private-issued identity documents.
India is finally ready to launch its biometric passports, following a successful pilot of 20,000 travel and ID documents.
South Africa is praising the benefits of a planned digital ID system backed by biometrics known as the #NIS.

This will be an exciting year for the governmental digital transformation!

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202201/biometric-consumer-gadgets-neat-but-key-growth-areas-tied-to-banks-autos-government

Recently the Ministers of Communications and Information Technology from both countries met to discuss their cooperation in a bid to strengthen their economy and #publicadministration.

The meeting reviewed the experience of both countries in the field of #digitaltransformation and the development of communications infrastructure.

This collaboration has contributed to increasing their status in this area and supporting the growth of technology companies in different markets.

Moreover, the Saudi-Iraqi Technical Forum was held, where they reviewed the trends and initiatives in Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

#digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram

Source: https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/615661

If there’s one thing good out of the #Covid pandemic, that would be the “good” disruption it brought to different industries and sectors.

As the public sector has been forced to cut back on expenses, it has had to find new ways to do more with less in a bid to control costs.

So, what are some areas the public administration should pay attention to?

As uncertainty around the pandemic continues, people will be more at ease with sharing #data with different #publicservices.

Cloud adoption will accelerate faster as the demand for alternative infrastructure increases.

Data will play a more critical role in offering better, more personalised services.

#digitalpolicymaking #digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram #digitalgovernment #digitalisation

Source: https://www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/article/2022-the-year-the-public-sector-fights-back

This is the conclusion of the paper ‘Digital Government: Foundations for Global Development and Democracy’ written by senior fellows at the Brookings Institute.

According to the report, there are four building blocks critical for digital government:

A digital identity system
Data collection and management platform,
Digital payments capability
Core data registries.

Moreover, governmental investment in digital infrastructure and leadership and the quest for innovation can help create an ideal environment for the implementation of a digital government service delivery model.

#digitalID #digitaleconomy #digitalgovernments #digitalervices #onlinepublicservices #digitaltech

The Italian Minister of Health and Minister for Technological Innovation and Digital Transition announced the Italian government’s intent to invest in digital health.

These investments are part of the Italian Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) which the European Council approved in July 2021.

The Italian government plans to invest €15.63 billion in the healthcare sector under the RRP.

Some of the fields where the funds will focus are:

Healthcare data infrastructure
Telemedicine platform
Telemedicine services

#digitalhealth #healthcare #health #healthtech #ehealth #telemedicine #telehealth #covid

Source: https://www.natlawreview.com/article/italian-ministers-announce-timetable-investment-digital-health

The government is planning to invest millions in e-governance to bring back the conveniences of using state offices after having been criticised for long lines and slow transaction processes.

Camillo Gonsalves – Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Information Technology– said a few words.

“The new digitalisation project will enable the digital government, digitise specific priority services, fill infrastructural gaps and place citizens at the centre of the transformation process.”

The US$94 million Digital Transformation project involves the OECS Secretariat, Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The government will begin the multi-year digital transformation this year.

#digitalStVincent #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy

Source: https://searchlight.vc/news/2022/01/14/government-to-undergo-digital-transformation/

Did you know that #Estonia was the first country to appoint a state-level chief information officer?

Well, setting an IT and security strategy for a company is challenging, but being responsible for an entire country’s digital strategy is an entirely different experience.

Siim Sikkut is the government’s #CIO, whose role is to launch and steer strategic initiatives, set strategy and policies, and regulate in areas of digital government and cybersecurity in the country.

In a recent interview, he claims that Estonia is focused much more on the transformation part of the whole government and #publicadministration.

After all, “we have to manage the change, not only the tech part.” – he says.

According to the Digital Leader, Estonia will drive change by making use of different tech trends that create trusted and secure solutions.

#digitalestonia #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices

Source: https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/estonia-digital-nation-tech-siim-sikkut

The Digital Government Cooperation Center or DGCC is a hub for fostering #digitalcooperation between the two nations.

It will host events and workshops that provide insight into the governments’ approach to #digitalpolicymaking.

As part of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, this project aims to support a #government that uses smart infrastructure and #digitaltechnologies.

The ceremony was attended by Post Minister Chea Vandeth, South Korean Ambassador Park Heung-kyeong, and officials from the Korea International Cooperation Agency Cambodia office.

The initiative aims to modernise the governance system and create a conducive environment, boosting an inclusive digital economy and society.

#digitalKorea #digitalCambodia #digitalgovernments #digitalservices

Source: https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501001568/korean-funded-digital-government-cooperation-centre-launched/

New research from Global Government Forum has revealed different barriers to digital transformation shared across governments.

According to the interviews done for the research, most senior public officials do not “fit the bill” of a #digital champion.

Moreover, civil service recruitment and performance management weed out people who could bring these projects to fruition.

The report highlights that public servants are more focused on honing their political and policy skills than technical expertise in most countries.

This means that while many of these leaders have a good understanding of the #digitalagenda, they’re not quite sure how to realise that potential.

#digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram #digitalgovernment #digitalisation

Source: https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/global-report-reveals-senior-officials-lack-understanding-to-drive-digital-transformation-of-government/

In UAE, the Telecommunications and the Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has initiated a new feature that will identify the caller’s name of private companies on their phones.

This will be true both for landlines and mobile phones, even if it’s not saved as a contact.

The new feature will reduce the number of anonymous calls residents receive and provide information about the caller before answering the call.

The #DigitalAuthority initiated the implementation of this feature with the banking sector.

However, it plans to apply to other sectors, such as health, hospitality, education, and different industries in the later stages.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety #digitalisation

Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/telecom/uae-launches-new-service-that-displays-identities-of-private-companies

Recently, we’ve seen some terrible revelations of #cybercriminals targeting #data from #publicagencies and businesses.

The threat of cyber attacks is growing exponentially, yet the government’s knowledge of what they should be doing to prevent them is not.

However, according to the Marc Daalder reports, this is about to change.

By the end of 2022, New Zealanders will be able to see a ranking of the country’s cyber resilience in terms of its capacity to withstand an online attack.

Also, officials state that there will be more focus on tracking how that ranking improves or deteriorates over time with regular reports.

#digitalnewzealand #enewzealand #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy

Source: https://www.newsroom.co.nz/can-we-survive-coming-cyber-threats

As part of their ongoing #digitaltransformation efforts and in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Government Services platform (TAMM), the Department of Health has announced that birth certificates for newborns can now be issued digitally through “TAMM”.

Following childbirth, the newborn’s parents will receive a notification from the healthcare facility.

They will then be prompted to log in and upload the required documents so they can receive a digital copy of their baby’s birth certificate.

The new #digitalsystem has been effective as of December 30, 2021, and applies to newborns across the emirate.

This is only one of the new services that will be added to the platform.

#digitalUAE #eUAE #digitalgovernment #digitalstrategy #digitalisation #digitaltransformation #digitalpubliservices

Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-abu-dhabi-to-issue-digital-birth-certificates-for-newborns

Lately, businesses and the public administration have faced more online security threats than ever before.

With everything migrating to the #cloud and people relying more and more on the internet to connect with their #government or different businesses, it puts higher importance on #cybersecurity.

Theoretically, consumers want #dataprivacy and protection, but they have little power to pressure private organizations to build these features into their technology.

But what are the eight forces of change in 2022 that we should pay attention to?

Funding
Regulation
Technology maturity
Standardization
Technology productization
Private Sector Adoption
Government Adoption
End-User Adoption

#cyberthreats #cybersecurity #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation #digitalinfrastructure

Source: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202112/the-forces-changing-user-controlled-digital-identity-in-2022

Recently both countries are expanding into their #digitalID market with a national digital identity and #digitalsignatures project.

The purpose is to expand access to online services and build on the gains recorded in their digital ID pursuits.

In Ethiopia, the project intends to see the issuance of digital ID cards to about 95% of its citizens in the next four years.

In Malaysia, the #government is toward having new biometric-based ID cards in place by 2024.

The governments’ project will ensure seamless access to online services thanks to a trusted digital ID and verification system cost-effective.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation #digitalinfrastructure

Source: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202201/ethiopia-malaysia-plan-for-digital-identity-upgrades-to-improve-access-to-services

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/31/securing-the-global-digital-economy-beyond-the-china-challenge/

According to the World Digital Government Rankings Survey 2021, Saudi Arabia has climbed 23 ranks and is now considered one of the best progressing countries in the field of digital government.

The most recent survey of the 64-country index, issued by the Institute of digital government at #Waseda University and the International Academy of CIO, shows that Saudi Arabia ranks 30th in the general index and 11th among G20 countries.

The annual indicator measures the performance of #government#digitalservices, their contribution to innovation and integration, and the quality of life for beneficiaries.

It also determines how well they contribute to improving the efficiency of administrative and financial work.

#digitalsaudiarabia #esaudiarabia #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices#digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization

The People Power Party presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol has recently pledged to build a digital system to integrate all government portals into one platform and provide personalized services.

If he gets elected, his government will adopt “My AI Portal” that will act like a “personal AI steward.”

The system would integrate all #governmentportals into one, and the citizens would have an account of their own to access all the public services.

Moreover, for all those unfamiliar with digital platforms, Yoon’s party said their administration would hire 10,000 digital guides to provide help.

#digitalKorea #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety #digitalisation

Source: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220102000193

The #COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the need for universal broadband access, so it is difficult for students to attend online classes and for parents to work at home.

The divide is particularly true for the low-income communities and those communities of colour.

Last May, the federal government established the Emergency Broadband Benefit program to help close America’s digital gap.

The program offers a subsidy of up to $50/month toward broadband service for different eligible households.

However, #data shows that the program is not reaching all those who need the help due to different factors such as lack of awareness and the multi-step application process.

If #governments want to really close the digital divide, they have to overcome these and other barriers as well.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety #digitalisation

Source: https://calmatters.org/commentary/2022/01/narrowing-the-digital-divide-with-pandemic-benefits/

When Canadians engage with their federal #government, they often have to deal with a slew of paper forms, outdated websites, and even fax machines instead of apps and online forms and sites.

Delays in creating and launching official #governmentwebsites are caused by too much bureaucracy and red tape.

According to CDS lead developer Paul Craig, it takes longer to generate the documentation required to launch the project than to produce the actual website.

He feels the government should adopt a “less is better” policy when implementing new #technology or digital methods.

#digitalcanada #ecanada #digitalinfrastructure #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices

Source: https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/how-much-paperwork-does-it-take-to-approve-a-government-website-39230-words-worth

#Governments worldwide recognize that digital transformation is a key strategy for remaining relevant to #citizens and changing economies.

Some are forging ahead with new services, working quickly to experiment, learn, fail fast and pivot.

Others are just getting started; however, they all are looking for ways to gain and sustain momentum.

Let’s look at the areas where governments can hone their efforts:

Creating flexible, agile and modern workflows to maintain staff productivity and engagement.
Automated tracking and management tools that help monitor the real-time progress of their workforce
Delivering greater digital services for citizens, businesses and employees

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation  #digitalinfrastructure

Source: https://www.nextgov.com/ideas/2022/01/3-ways-government-sustain-momentum-digital-transformation/360288/

The Indian government is planning to launch an #SSO service for access to a wide range of #government programs and benefits.

This means that citizens will use the same credentials to log in.

The common platform for state and central government services will reduce the burden of remembering many passwords for #governmentservices and will launch in or before August 2022.

The platform would be helpful for all citizens by guiding them with information about programs applicable to them, and a “National Digital Profile” would be created for everyone and be used to pre-fill government forms.

#digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram #digitalgovernment #digitalisation #digitalindia #eIndia

Source: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202201/india-plans-single-sign-on-for-digital-government-services-aadhaar-fraud-ring-arrested

Transformation means change, but not just any change will do.

It has to be digital transformation — and it’s not easy.

The fundamental first step is knowing your digital ecosystem, where all of your #digital touchpoints exist in a complex network.

Of course, government departments have different inter-departmental processes and are able to communicate with third-party suppliers or agencies.

However, the successful implementation of systems that #digitise these processes requires deep integration with daily work routines, as well as with other #ITsystems.

Moreover, many experts believe that success is achieved through centralised management within a largely dispersed data ecosystem.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation  #digitalinfrastructure

Source: https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/digital-ecosystem-transformation/126450/

The conversation surrounding the role of governments and citizens in advancing global development and democracy has shifted in recent years.

#Digitaltools for communication, information and participation have fundamentally changed how people interact with each other, their governments and other public sector organisations.

While some governments have yet to fully embrace these new #technologies, others see the value they can bring — and are leading the way.

However, even the most comprehensive digital government initiative is likely to focus mainly on digitally specific components.

But, there are other components as well, achievable through building human capacity, strengthening government institutions, policies, and especially in advancing democracy and political participation.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation  #digitalinfrastructure

Source:
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2021/12/15/how-can-digital-government-advance-global-development-and-democracy/

The Information & eGovernment Authority (IGA) ‘s role in guiding the efforts to contain the novel coronavirus is a clear indication of its efficient crisis management work – according to Chief Executive Mohammed Ali Al Qaed.

Al Qaed noted that the government’s digital transformation led to a reduction of its operating expenses by 82% and led to savings in time by up to 76% without attending government service centres.

More than 1.6 million electronic transactions were completed during the first half of this year.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://www.newsofbahrain.com/business/76690.html

The trade deal between these countries is intended to boost digital trade and #data flows.

The agreement includes binding disciplines on such elements as data and cooperative aspects in a wide range of emerging and innovative areas—including

artificial intelligence (AI),
financial technology (fintech)
regulatory technology (regtech),
digital identities
legal technology.

Both countries have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in Digital Identities, Digital Trade Facilitation, and Cyber Security.

These partnerships make #digitaltransactions more accessible, safer and cheaper.

It also enables businesses in both countries to seize opportunities in the growing #digitaleconomy.

#digitalsingapore #digitalUK #esingapore #eUK #digitalcollaborations #digitalgovernments

Source: https://opengovasia.com/singapore-uk-conclude-negotiations-on-digital-economy-agreement/

#Digitaltechnology has become a critical part of the economy in Thailand, and the government’s spendings have only increased in the last few months.

According to a research firm, Thailand’s IT spending is expected to grow 6.4% year-on-year to THB871 billion in 2022, with solid growth in enterprise software, driven by continued hybrid work and remote services.

Moreover, to advance the country’s position in the global #digitaleconomy, the government has focused on 5G technology and its potential.

The Ministry of Digitalisation has accelerated the push to pilot the use of 5G technology in nine projects spread out all over the country.

These include an initiative in agriculture, health, industry, education, transportation and Smart City.

#digitalthailand #ethailand #digitalgovernment #digitalstrategy #digitalisation #digitaltransformation #digitalpubliservices #publicservices

In New Zealand, the Government Communications Security Bureau is partnering with #cybersecurity providers in the private sector to prevent millions of dollars of cyber harm.

How so?

The new cyber defence capability that was recently launched by the GCSB’s National Cyber Security Centre will make its cyber threat intelligence available to commercial cybersecurity providers.

This way, they can help defend their customers’ networks.

The Malware Free Networks (MFN) capability, which allows the sharing of indicators of malicious activity with security service providers, ensures that they can detect and disrupt malicious activity on their customers’ networks.

#digitalnewzealand #enewzealand #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety #digitalisation

Amr Talaat, Egypt’s minister of communications and information technology, and the deputy minister of communications and #IT in #SaudiArabia, Haytham Al-Ohali, have discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.

The key focuses of their discussions have been #digitaltransformation and #digitalcapacity building.

They discussed the possibility of organizing a hackathon in Egypt involving Egyptian youth—including computer programmers, developers, and content writers—to enrich Arabic #digitalcontent.

Both ministers talked about the development and initiatives taken in their respective countries and how collaboration would benefit their citizens.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation  #digitalinfrastructure

Source: https://www.arabnews.com/node/1985056/business-economy

Experts say that the increasing global upheaval—ranging from Covid-19, climate change, to population growth and the continuing financial crisis—has created an urgent need for international cooperation.

That’s where digital minilaterals can help.

In the “digital minilateral” network of government representatives, peer learning, support, and cooperation are facilitated by the use of digital culture, practices, processes, and #technologies.

However, if they are to work effectively, digital minilaterals must depend on shared values as well as a pool of knowledge.

It will be interesting to see whether the new diplomatic groupings live up to their promise.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety #digitalisation

Source: https://www.brookings.edu/techstream/how-digital-minilaterals-can-revive-international-cooperation/

The next German government, formed on December 7, 2021, signed its coalition agreement for the 2021 to 2025 tenure.

The coalition agreement has a lot of #digitalplans across various fields because #digitalisation is a top priority for the new #government.

Volker Wissing will be responsible for implementing the coalition’s plans for digitalisation in #Germany, but the plans will also influence many other policy domains.

However, the field of digital regulatory compliance is increasingly influenced by binding rules at the European level that will limit the scope for national action in the future.

#egermany #digitalgermany #egov #digitalgovernments #itservices #digitalinnovation #digitaltech #informationsecurity #digitaltechnology #publicservices

Source: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/2021-to-2025-the-incoming-german-4412456/

According to Deputy Director of Information Technology Department Nguyen Thanh Tuyen, Vietnam currently has about 64,000 #digitaltechnology enterprises with more than one million employees.

According to the official VNPT, Viettel, CMC, and FPT have taken an active part in the development of digital government and #digitaleconomy in Vietnam by contributing to the building of national digital platforms.

The country’s digital technology industry has achieved impressive growth results even during the pandemic.

While most countries were struggling with the challenges brought by Covid-19, Vietnam managed to become one of the few economies that noticed positive growth.

#digitalvietnam #evietnam #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety

Source: https://opengovasia.com/vietnam-added-5600-new-digital-technology-firms-in-2021/

The Federal Government has indicated its commitment to greater #digital collaboration across the various departments.

The update to the federal government’s Digital Government Strategy, released recently, highlights the importance of architecture alignment.

Why? Because the government needs a unifying plan to align its business, design, and investment strategies.

Some of the goals of the strategy include
producing higher efficiency
reducing costs for the government
Stimulating innovation and investment
establishing the country’s leadership on the global digital agenda

The introduction of this type of architecture will help the government become future-ready and digital.

#digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram #digitalgovernment #digitalisation #digitalaustralia #eaustralia

Source: https://www.itnews.com.au/digitalnation/digitalnation/news/commonwealth-updates-its-digital-government-strategy-573576

Dubai Government has moved to 100 per cent digital transactions and procedures to ensure residents of Dubai can enjoy the full benefits of a #digitisedgovernment services platform.

In a statement this week, Sheikh Hamdan said that the achievement of this goal marks the beginning of a “new stage” in Dubai’s digitisation efforts.

The Dubai Crown Prince told reporters that the government plans to implement long-term strategies to turn Dubai into a hub for digital life over the next five decades.

Dubai’s accomplishment helps underscore the emirate’s status as a leading #digitalcapital and its government’s efforts to enhance its operating efficiencies by optimising customer experiences.

#digitaldubai #edubai #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/dubai-becomes-world-s-first-govt-to-turn-100-digital-prince-sheikh-hamdan-11639354149027.html

Stuart Robert – the Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills and Family Business – presented the Morrison Government’s plan to become a global leader in #digitalgovernment.

The Minister said he will drive an initiative to speed up the #digitalisation process, making sure that the initiative is focused on people’s needs as opposed to government structures.

Also, the government has announced a refocus for the DTA (Digital Transformation Agency).

It has moved the Digital Transformation Agency to the central portfolio of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

This agency is tasked with providing strategic advice, oversight, and assurance for the government’s entire #digitalestate.

#digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram #digitalgovernment #digitalisation #digitalaustralia #eaustralia

The agency’s founding director, Kelly Taylor, will step aside to make room for McAllister, who brings with him experience in the Peace Corps’ innovation office.

The Colorado Digital Service is housed within the Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology.

According to the group’s website, the agency is “a team of senior engineers, human-centred design specialists, product managers and procurement and contracting specialists.”

To date, the Colorado Digital Service has worked on a number of diverse projects, including support of contact tracing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

#ecolorado #digitalicolorado #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety

Source: https://www.govtech.com/civic/whats-new-in-civic-tech-colorado-digital-service-picks-new-lead

Many deep learning models have trouble seeing relationships between many objects globally, but Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have overcome this problem.

Their model, which represents relationships individually and combines them to form an overall representation, allows it to generate more accurate images from text descriptions of scenes containing multiple objects.

This technology can be used to build robots that can perform complex tasks, and it can also help robots interact with the environments they are in more like humans do.

#machinelearning #artificialintelligence #ai #digitalisation #technology #technological

Source: https://opengovasia.com/the-development-of-machine-learning-model-that-understands-object-relationships/

UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has announced the new Law, which boosts the legal value of digital signatures.

The Electronic Transactions and Trust Services Law is believed to enhance the #digitaleconomy and consolidate the UAE’s position as one of the leading countries in providing digital services.

This means that digital signatures can be accepted the same way legally as a handwritten signature.

Companies and individuals from within and outside the country can use the infrastructure to make transactions related to contracts, agreements, and other business transactions.

#TDRA #digitalUAE #eUAE #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety #digitalisation

Source: https://www.telecompaper.com/news/uae-legalises-digital-signatures–1405761

According to the government, the #digitalidentification program was scheduled to launch in late 2021.

However, because of the launch of the proof-of-vaccination app -Verify Ontario – the rollout will be postponed to 2022.

This means that the details and specifics about the digital I.D. program will be announced sometime in the next year.

So, starting next year, Ontarians will be able to download electronic copies of their government-issued identification—like driver’s licences and health cards—to their digital wallet.

The government’s digital I.D. program will allow people and businesses to prove who they are both online and in-person without using a physical card.

In addition, according to the government, the digital I.D. offers greater privacy than a physical I.D. card.

#digitalcanada #ecanada #digitalinfrastructure #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices

Source: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-delays-launch-of-digital-id-program-until-next-year-1.5669511

The new three-way coalition that will form the next German government is preparing programs to improve #digitalsectors while maintaining traditional economic strengths.

The coalition agreement called “Daring More Progress” foresees an annual 50 billion euros increase in investments that go into climate protection, digitalisation, and education.

The government has pledged to create a #digitalinfrastructure and develop new strategies concerning #artificialintelligence, #blockchaintechnology, and other emerging #technologies.

It talks about
measures to lower the cost of energy through digitalisation
new incentive and financing programs for highly digitalised business models
and a comprehensive extension of the fibre optics network to improve access to high-speed internet service

#egermany #digitalgermany #egov #digitalgovernments #itservices #digitalinnovation #digitaltech #informationsecurity #digitaltechnology #publicservices

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-german-government-promises-businesses-continuity-with-new-accents-301431793.html

A reputation for overspending and underperforming has made U.S. government #technology the worst according to its #citizens.

The #computer systems used by the public institutions are outdated and have remained largely unchanged since the Space Race era.

However, the pandemic showed exactly how far behind the technology is from what the people need.

Carnahan – the administrator of the General Services Administration- said that “Bad technology sinks good policy. That’s why we’re on a mission to ensure that government technology is more user-friendly and that we are smarter about how we buy it and use it. ”

#digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram #digitalgovernment #digitalisation #digitalUSA

Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/a-fix-it-job-for-government-tech/

Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-backs-digital-revolution-of-public-services-at-international-summit

In recognition of its success in using technology, the City of Pueblo was cited in the 2021 Digital Cities Survey, a study conducted by the Center for #DigitalGovernment.

The cities were chosen for funding because they will promote #cybersecurity, #digitisation of services, #datatransparency, and community engagement.

During the pandemic, Pueblo city made strides in modernising its remote access, video conferencing and collaboration capabilities to support the ongoing pandemic.

The city also bolstered emerging technologies promoting its #digitaltransformation efforts and advancing its ‘zero trust’ approach to network security.

#digitalPablo #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy

Source: https://news.yahoo.com/pueblo-awarded-2021-digital-cities-120318891.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFkKIWh8odbLWoiYt4LaXgPWYnIHxnBcJB0JcpEXMKBmiZP1eufiXDwmdVyJ4ZuDw0vzHWgLjOhBv3OKld8gUf27HLL_uXf2hn4LPrORG_qR8x4u-Bgm6MCPrgMWD4BoOK3KNGCycr8SkCejpeavq30SetmpjetolzCYqNNOcdRP

The API Marketplace was established to develop digital solutions to help people live more easily in the UAE.

The government will connect with the private sector, app developers, and coders to develop fast and seamless digital services through an API provided by the government.

It has launched the first partnership on the platform between the Federal Tax Authority, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and Digital Government Authority, and Amazon.

This marketplace enables coders and developers to leverage government software interfaces in developing new solutions and services, which may provide seamless digital government services.

#digitalUAE #eUAE #digitalgovernment #digitalstrategy #digitalisation #digitaltransformation #digitalpubliservices

Source: https://www.wam.ae/en/details/1395302997226

Source: https://www.govtech.com/sponsored/roi-value-lead-government-reasons-for-digitization

Governance is about trust.

If a government does not trust its citizens by having reliable, accurate #IDsystems with secure authentication and the ability to identify anomalies, there can be no trusted relationship.

In the digital age, this is more important than ever, so here are some trends that are helping to instilling trust:

Decentralised identifiers and self-sovereign identity
Blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies
Encrypted health records
The rise of the Identity of Things (IDoT)
Enterprise-grade blockchain tools

#digitalservices #digitalgovernment

Source: https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/digital-identity-trends/125013/

Government agencies differ in the objectives, makeup, and scalability of their #digitalprograms, according to a survey which was conducted by Gartner last month.

Digital government programs attracted more investment during the pandemic, but many governments have not yet fully translated the investment into results and outcomes.

Thus, those that have yet to innovate digitally should take inspiration from the momentum created by the digital disruption to drive their own digital transformation.

According to Gartner, some more digitally advanced governments make sustained, long-term commitments to digital and create balanced digital agendas that include both transformational and optimisation initiatives.

#digitalgovernmentprogram #digitalgovernmentprograms #digitalprogram #digitalgovernment #digitalisation #digitalaustralia #e-australia

Source: https://www.datamation.com/big-data/55-percent-digital-government-programs-failing-scale/

Indonesia is the most prominent digital economy in Southeast Asia and is valued at $44 billion.

The #digitaleconomy in Indonesia has seen steady growth over the years and is expected to rise steadily until 2030.

According to Airlangga Hartarto – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs – The digital economy has had a very promising development in Indonesia. The total investment in digital platforms was around 38.7% which represents the highest in Southeast Asia.

Meanwhile, OpenGov Asia reported that the Indonesian government is making outstanding efforts to promote national economic recovery by speeding its digital transformation.

#eindonesia #digitalindonesia #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety

Source: https://opengovasia.com/indonesia-supports-stronger-push-for-digital-transformation/

The Information & eGovernment Authority (IGA) ‘s role in guiding the efforts to contain the novel coronavirus is a clear indication of its efficient crisis management work – according to Chief Executive Mohammed Ali Al Qaed.

Al Qaed noted that the government’s digital transformation led to a reduction of its operating expenses by 82% and led to savings in time by up to 76% without attending government service centres.

More than 1.6 million electronic transactions were completed during the first half of this year.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://www.newsofbahrain.com/business/76690.html

The government has unveiled two new programs to drive #artificialintelligence in the #government and financial services sectors, respectively.

It also plans to invest $133.31 million in its national research and #innovation strategy to tap the #technology in critical areas, such as #healthcare and #education.

The goal is for Artificial Intelligence to be integrated into applications that can be deployed across all the #publicsector.

The government has highlighted artificial intelligence text analytics as another focus area, where it hopes to tap technologies such as Natural Language Processing (NLP) to decipher the information better.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy

Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/singapore-launches-national-ai-schemes-adds-133m-investment-to-research/

According to the European Commission‘s eGovernment Benchmark Reports 2021, Malta has been ranked first out of 36 European countries.

It even surpassed #Estonia, which is one of the most #digitalisedgovernments in the world.

The report says that their digital government is the most user-centric, transparent, technologically enabled and open to users from other #Europeancountries.

The government said that Malta had first place in all criteria for this year, as well as in 2020 and the previous years.

Mario Cutajar, chief of public service, said that this attests to all of the work they have done in the last couple of years with an investment of 200 million euros in #technology so that #publicservices are accessible anywhere.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/malta-ranks-first-in-europe-for-e-government-services.914589

This initiative is part of the efforts to strengthen the #digitalsolutions that benefit citizens and businesses alike.

There are three work programmes:

The main work programme wants to invest in #AI, #cloudtechnology, quantum communications networks and make use of #digitalplatforms for all aspects of the economy and society.

Next, the European Commission plans to spend €269 million on #cybersecurity until the end of 2022.

The last programme focuses on the operation of the European Digital Innovation Hubs network, with a budget of €329 million.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy

Source:
https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/digital-transition/124312/

Governments need to focus on citizen-centricity in their #cloudstrategies, says Deborah Snyder, Senior Fellow at the Center for Digital Government.

Building trust online involves a combination of technical and non-technical considerations.

Key strategies include:
Assess in-house skills
Identify training needs
Break down silos
Promote cloud literacy beyond #IT
Emphasise security training and awareness.
Leverage external skills
Address staff concerns

While #ITleaders must consider employment policy and other legal ramifications, they should also take a more personal approach; because employees are not just cogs in a machine.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://www.govtech.com/futurecloud/preparing-government-employees-for-cloud

The country’s roadmap for developing open source was presented by Public Transformation and Civil Service Minister Amélie de Montchalin on 9-10th November.

The vast majority of relations between citizens and #governmentalservices are now being digital, so the culture of transparency is critical for democratic trust.

It’s also a matter of #digitalsovereignty, according to Montchalin.

The source code for France Connect, a #digitalidentification system for #governmentservices used by over 30 million French people, will be publicly available in the next few days.

The Minister also added that she would do the same for the code that determines income tax deducted at the source.

#efrance #digitalfrance #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices

Source: https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/french-government-seeks-to-speed-up-deployment-of-open-source/

The report by Frost & Sullivan outlines how digital identity is poised to impact all sectors by improving the efficiency of different government #welfareprograms and benefits with increased transaction security measures.

By 2030, developments in blockchain #technology will establish a single-token digital identity for individuals, allowing them to access work, health, government, and education #services.

#Nationalidentification programs are becoming increasingly popular across the world as countries establish a single, robust and unique database of citizens.

This is critical if they want to easily and effectively govern and monitor citizen activity.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy

Source: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202111/integration-of-blockchain-and-biometrics-to-redefine-digital-identity-by-2030-report

This initiative aims to enhance digital government services in the Kingdom and address the different challenges facing companies in digital #governmentservices.

Why a sandbox?

Because it is a controlled environment supervised by a regulatory authority (DGA in this case), allowing experimentation in products and services.

The #Digital Government Authority increases the efficiency and quality of digital platforms, harmonising government procedures and strengthening the partnership between the public and #privatesectors.

This initiative is in line with the objectives of #SaudiVision in achieving #digitalleadership by 2030.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy
#digitalsaudi

Source: https://www.arabnews.com/node/1963806/business-economy

The national programme aims to manage the construction of a #digitaleconomy, #government, and society and form Vietnamese #digitaltechnology enterprises to develop competitive strength at the global level.

The #government aims to use #technology to deliver better quality services and support efficient decision-making.

Furthermore, it hopes to formulate and optimise policies and aid socio-economic development.

According to the Minister of Information and Communications (MIC), Nguyen Manh Hung MIC and the Ministry of Education and Training are collaborating on the digital transformation of the education sector.

#digitalvietnam #evietnam #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices

Source: https://opengovasia.com/vietnam-digital-transformation-programme-prioritises-education/

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a catastrophe claiming millions of lives and plunging millions of others into extreme poverty.

This increase also marked a new high-water mark for government spending on #socialassistance.

A large share of the money was given in the form of cash payments.

While other countries could rely on tax #data and unemployment rolls to make the payments, Togo found a better and smarter way.

A country with about 8 million people took less than two weeks to design and launch an all-digital system.

People with no tax or payroll records were identified, enrolled in the program, and paid without any in-person contact.

A truly excellent achievement for Togo!

#digitalestonia #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-11-08/how-togo-made-all-digital-government-stimulus-system-in-two-weeks

Digital services are one of the fastest-growing industries currently.

However, #smallbusinesses, especially women-owned, struggle to compete with more established companies.

Connecting them with willing, inclusive mentorship along with capital investments creates an equitable environment for businesses in underrepresented communities.

This will ultimately promote economic growth at all levels of society as we look forward to 2022.

After all, a diversified supply chain will only enhance the delivery of the government’s digital services.

A more comprehensive offering can only improve customer service.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety

Source: https://www.govexec.com/management/2021/11/diversity-government-digital-services-win-win/186806/

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon begin a campaign on the new Thailand Pass system, which will replace certificates of entry (COE) for visitors to #Thailand when the country reopens on Nov 1.

To ensure an efficient border crossing for Thai and foreign travellers, the Department of Consular Affairs is collaborating with the Digital Government Development Agency (DGA) on the “Thailand Pass” system.

This Web-based system allows visitors to fill in their travel and health information and upload related documents before travelling to Thailand.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy

Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2203003/govt-talks-up-new-more-efficient-thailand-pass

Da Nang tops the Digital Transformation Index (DTI) 2020 rankings for localities nationwide in all three key pillars: digital government, digital economy and digital society.

The rankings are part of the DTI 2020 report, which was recently officially released at a conference.

The report aimed to provide an overview of the digital transformation situation in Vietnam in 2020.

It helps predict how Vietnamese internet users will behave and helps #government ministries, offices, and localities develop #digitaltransformation solutions.

The top ten cities and provinces include

Da Nang,
Thua Thien-Hue,
Bac Ninh,
Quang Ninh,
Ho Chi Minh City,
Tien Giang,
Can Tho,
Ninh Binh,
Kien Giang,
Bac Giang.

Vietnam Economic Times

#evietnam #digitalvietnam #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety

Source: https://opengovasia.com/vietnam-releases-nationwide-digital-transformation-index/

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service they are using artificial intelligence to improve government oversight.

For example, AI helps convert appropriation bills into structured data so agencies can assign spending data to specific programs.

This saves time by making the process easier for them through data visualizations and other visual tools.

With data availability a growing concern, we are preparing for the future where synthetic datasets will be able to help ease access to #publicdata.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2021/10/30/ai-is-keeping-watch-over-government-spending/?sh=6e90d11c62d3

France can be a “leader in digital health,” Health Minister Olivier Véran has said, announcing the investment plan to accelerate its national #digitalhealthstrategy.

Most of the budget will be focused on the growth of leadership in research and innovation.

In order to do that, digital health initiatives have been launched to cover a variety of needs, including prevention, teleconsultations, surgical robots, and medical devices that include artificial intelligence.

The second-largest investment, amounting to 168 million euros, will be used for clinical trials to test innovations in digital health services for medical facilities.

Part of the money will be spent training digital health professionals and for “large-scale” deployments in #France and internationally.

Government of France

#efrance #digitalfrance #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices

Source:
https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/french-government-to-invest-650-million-euros-in-digital-health/

I never get tired of speaking about Estonia’s achievements in digital transformation.

After all, it is one of the most #digitallyadvanced countries in the world.

They were pioneers in internet development, and their digital infrastructure has continually evolved so they can efficiently communicate with their citizens.

As a world leader in government e-gov, Estonia has made it its mission to ensure that “Everybody’s connected” and empowered with #digitalrights.

When a security loophole is discovered, the #Estoniangovernment invites manufacturers to open dialogue with the public and manufacturers to coach them through the e-ID.

Estonia’s #digitalgovernment is powered by clear policies, balanced incentives, and open data.

All of these are shaped by strong foundations in cyber security, which are built upon the implementation of technology.

e-Estonia, Work in Estonia, Invest in Estonia

#eestonia #digitalestonia #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices

Source: https://www.wbtv.com/prnewswire/2021/10/14/deciphering-estonia-how-does-it-lead-digital-transformation/

There is an ongoing digital revolution, with more and more organizations seeking to modernize their operations.

They are turning their digital capabilities into serious value by streamlining processes, reducing costs, improving customer service and boosting efficiency.

However, cyber-attacks have become a bigger threat today than ever before.

That’s because governments have been slowly updating their software and hardware for years.

#Governmentagencies have failed to upgrade outdated computer systems, leaving them vulnerable to even basic cyber-threats.

The result is a disaster waiting to happen – a significant breach of security that could put national security at risk.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety

Source: https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/outdated-government-tech-increases-cyber-threats/123235/

Charles McHardie AM, the deputy CEO of Services Australia, has recently provided an update on the new enhanced #MyGovplatform.

The service will house #digitalidentity, biometric verification and allow data to be shared across government departments.

Currently, 4 million citizens have created a MyGovID. These citizens have created 82 000 digital identities using #biometrictechnology.

According to McHardie, digital identity will allow eligible customers to do their business online while also preventing them from having to prove their identity in person over and over again.

#eaustralia #digitalaustralia #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices #governmentservices #digitalpublicservices

Source: https://www.governmentnews.com.au/600k-mygov-accounts-now-connected-to-digital-id/

Source: https://www.publictechnology.net/articles/features/borders-and-benefits-%E2%80%93-which-government-tech-initiatives-got-budget-boost

The government is seeking input to create a “trusted digital identity” system, which aims to streamline the entire experience.

It will ensure people don’t have to repeatedly identify themselves when accessing a range of #governmentservices.

However, collecting #personaldata for tracing purposes has been criticized by several advocacy groups, who say the practice creates an environment of fear and self-surveillance of innocent people.

The move to #digitalidentity has tremendous potential. But if handled improperly, the transition could carry significant risks, which need to be addressed.

#eaustralia #digitalaustralia #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices #governmentservices #digitalpublicservices

Source: https://theconversation.com/the-government-wants-to-expand-the-digital-identity-system-that-lets-australians-access-services-there-are-many-potential-pitfalls-170550

Open source is becoming the new normal.

There is a growing awareness of the importance of open-source software and a willingness to contribute back.

Moreover, there is strong momentum behind this trend and a compelling case for collaboration in the era of the global #pandemic.

The various apps and solutions that have emerged to combat the global health crisis demonstrate that organizations can quickly provide innovative mobile solutions that solve real-world challenges.

With a startup mentality, lean methodology and frequent mini-releases, governments can better adapt to circumstances, achieve results where they otherwise would not. Frankly, they can do more with less.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/transforming-government-software-development-and-digital-services/123050/

In the US, Local and State government officials are strengthening security to protect #digitalizedresources, accelerating project timelines with low-code/no-code software development.

The COVID-19 restriction on in-person services gives state and local governments the motivation for technology spending.

And the federal government’s economic stimulus measures provide a significant portion of the funds.

#Chatbots and #voicebots are among the fastest-growing technologies used by #publicauthorities and agencies.

Their usage to communicate with the public is likely to continue even after the initial surge of interest caused by the pandemic.

What’s more, government agencies are now looking for more opportunities to deploy them and implement them.

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#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://searchitchannel.techtarget.com/feature/State-and-local-government-technology-revs-digital-services

Despite increased focus and investment, 55% of digital #governmentprograms are failing to scale. This is according to a survey from Gartner.

24% of government organizations were classified as digitally advanced.

These organizations were delivering against transformation-focused #digitalinitiatives, as well as initiatives that could be considered the optimization of existing practices.

It seems that experts are warning that there has to be more funding for further development of these initiatives.

Government CIOs should evaluate their organization’s #digitalmaturity, using the results to help #policymakers and stakeholders understand both the shortcomings and opportunities facing the government.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://www.dqindia.com/more-than-half-of-digital-government-programs-are-failing-to-scale-survey/

Governments are using #chatbots in many ways.

They are projected to grow significantly in popularity from preemptively helping citizens save time by allowing them to interact with the government in a seamless, speedy fashion.

As many citizens clamoured for services and information, many agencies turned to chatbots during the pandemic.

However, it seems like it was only the beginning.

According to the founder of the chatbot company, “The maturation of government chatbot use will make it a more common — and therefore more appealing — option for many agencies.”

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://www.govtech.com/biz/in-indiana-hints-of-government-chatbots-entering-maturity

AI applications are already impacting governments around the world.

Governments have been quick to embrace this new #technology as a way to increase efficiency and save money on rising staffing costs.

From predicting fine levels to tackling the plague of #cybercrime, the advantages of AI and #machinelearning mean that governments and public services need to tap into their potential.

But as plenty of nations dangle their feet in the water of AI, many still appear hesitant to dive headfirst into its huge potential.

According to a report from Gartner, confusion about technology and anxiety among government workers are among the main hurdles of AI employment from public agencies.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://www.govtech.com/biz/what-will-it-take-for-government-ai-to-really-take-off

The Abu Dhabi Government participated for the 10th time in GITEX Technology Week.

This is a popular event that showcases the latest innovations and technological breakthroughs from around the world, and took place in Dubai.

The government is collaborating with 31 public and academic entities to showcase the #digitaltransformation journey in the Emirate and how it will create a unique experience for visitors.

By participating in the GITEX Technology Week 2021, it’s aim was to explore new areas of collaboration, enhance engagement with technology companies, and leverage the capabilities of #technology professionals to support future projects of strategic significance.

#eabudhabi #digitalabudhabi #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices

Source: http://wam.ae/en/details/1395302976810

The move towards an increasingly #digital and global society is inevitable, and the expectations of the government – and its citizens – will change as a result.

Technology is advancing at an ever-increasing rate.

But one of the most important questions today is not what #technology can do but how it will affect the ability of governments to provide adequate services to the communities they are responsible for.

People expect their representatives to be “closer”, always available and able to help them and be accountable for their actions.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2021/09/22/how-will-citizens-trust-in-government-be-affected

When most people think of government cloud, they envision military operations and classified data.

While those missions are important, the adoption of the cloud has brought an immense amount of value to other areas as well.

And as data centres age across the country, cybersecurity is growing as a big concern for #publicsector organisations as well as their customers because as organisations find ways to use the cloud, #informationsecurity has become an emphasis for #governmentalagencies throughout the world.

After all, cybersecurity is not only a concern but also a liability for agencies that store data in the #cloud.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://www.govtech.com/futurecloud/cybersecurity-and-the-government-cloud

Australia is working to become the trailblazer of a new #digital era.

Every Australian will have a digital identity that can be used to access essential services and manage their taxes. If you’ve heard rumours about it, you’re not alone.

The Trusted Digital Identity Bill 2021 follows the DTA spending years developing the Trusted Digital Identity Framework (TDIF), which eventually led to myGovID.

The new legislation seeks to expand the application of the #federaldigitalidentity system to state and territory governments as well as the private sector.

#eaustralia #digitalaustralia #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices #governmentservices #digitalpublicservices

Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-digital-identity-bill-seeks-to-expand-government-scheme-to-state-level-and-private-sector/

In the country, more than 42 million people have now completed the initial stage of the process for the biometric national identity card (PhilID)

The authorities have announced that a digital ID card will be issued for children as proof of identity, and the authentication of the same can be done either online or offline.

In addition, parents and guardians now can register their children beforehand to avoid any issues with obtaining the card later on.

They can present their children’s birth certificates at the registration offices. The biometric information, including fingerprints, iris scans, and frontal photos, will be collected starting at five years old.

#ephilipines #digitalphilipines #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments

Source: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202110/philippines-opens-digital-id-process-for-infants

Hybrid cloud environments aren’t new, but they’re gaining steam among state and #localgovernment agencies that are trying to better manage #IT costs.

Establishing a hybrid cloud, or leveraging existing enterprise systems to build such an environment, can potentially save government agencies’ time, money and headaches in the long run.

While many city and county governments are still in the process of migrating traditional systems and applications to the cloud, 12% of respondents to CDG’s 2020 Digital States Survey reported they had moved more than half of their systems and applications to the cloud.

In order to achieve a 100% migration, it is necessary to:
Treat #cloud as part of the bigger picture
Determine priorities for cloud migration
Select specific cloud providers
Ensure adequate connectivity
Address organisational culture

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://www.govtech.com/futurecloud/managing-hybrid-cloud-environments-for-government

The digital divide has held back millions of the world’s poorest people, denying them access to opportunities and preventing them from entering the global economy.

The tensions between the government and the #privatesector are centuries old.

But for the first time in history, it’s becoming apparent that leaders can no longer tackle many of today’s biggest challenges alone, especially when it comes to problems with #digitalisation.

To succeed, they must break down all the barriers and work together: government and business, local and global, and across agencies and departments.

The Covid-19 #pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of minority communities, especially when it comes to broadband access, which makes the partnership even more critical.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://fortune.com/2021/10/12/digital-divide-commerce-secretary-land-o-lakes-ceo/

In the era of #digitaltechnology, many countries are struggling to develop and maintain a convenient and high-quality #egovernment platform.

It’s not always easy to do that due to outdated information; this issue is particularly prevalent in developing countries that face a number of problems such as slow Internet connection, lack of software compatibility with other systems, and more.

To survive in this #digitisedworld, leaders must be able to recognise and accept their countries’ potential for high-tech development and understand how to make the best use of it.

#digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #digitalisation #digitalization #digitaltransformation

Source: https://www.arabnews.com/node/1947421

The Digital Government Authority has launched a program to help the Kingdom’s #publicsector become better equipped with the necessary skills and services.

The Authority’s governor, Ahmed bin Al-Suwayan, is making the best use of the program to partner with leading local and international universities worldwide to connect with academia for the latest practices in #digitaltransformation.

This program is the result of the implementation of the #SaudiVision2030, which is set to transform Saudi Arabia into a #digitalnation.

It is in collaboration with the Saudi Digital Academy and Future Skills Initiative, both of which are initiatives of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

#esaudi #esaudiarabia #digitalsaudi #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments

Source: https://asumetech.com/saudi-arabia-digital-government-authority-launches-capability-development-program-quodrat-tech/

Source: https://www.govtech.com/products/artificial-intelligence-can-improve-how-people-use-tech

The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) has published a new report entitled “Embracing the future of government payments – federal and state agencies continue to reduce paper checks.”

According to it, digital payments took on more work for local and state governments during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Moreover, the report emphasises the importance of embracing such methods in the digital age for #publicagencies due to the cost-efficiency benefits.

The pandemic has really accelerated #innovation and #digitisation of #publicservices for state and local governments. They have now expanded the use of government-sponsored card programs to distribute federal and state benefits.

#eUSA #digitalUSA #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments

Source: https://www.flipsnack.com/FCAA7CF569B/embracing-the-future-of-government-payments/full-view.html

The National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee recently held a seminar, which explored how the #digitaleconomy, including #digitalfinance and banking will be effective in transforming Vietnam’s economy.

According to Deputy Head of the Committee, Nguyen Manh Tien, the digital economy is a globally expanding trend as countries around the world look to increase their efficiency with #informationtechnology.

“However, despite #Vietnam having a good infrastructure, there are still challenges the country needs to overcome” – Tran Thi Lan Huong, the senior public administration expert from the World Bank, said.

At the same time, while Vietnam has made remarkable strides in building its #digitalcapacity; there were still shortcomings in bandwidth, transmission quality, mechanisms and policies.

#evietnam #digitalvietnam #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety

Source: https://opengovasia.com/vietnamese-government-looking-to-boost-digital-economy-post-covid-19/

Government data is a valuable resource that can help drive innovation, improve decision making and inform citizens.

How the government manages this data – from the collection to usage and transparency – will play a crucial role in defining #digitalgovernment.

After all, #datamanagement is a critical element of any competitive #digitaleconomy. The movement to make data freely available and accessible to all citizens and businesses has taken its place as a crucial element of global #governmentpolicy.

However, it is not without challenges and barriers such as fragmentation, silos, hard-to-process formats, no transparency, etc.

Unfortunately, according to #McKinsey, only a handful of countries have taken significant steps toward addressing these barriers so they can create interoperable and connected #governmentdata platforms.

#digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy #digitaleconomy #digitalsociety

Source: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-and-social-sector/our-insights/government-data-management-for-the-digital-age

According to data from International Monetary Fund, #digitalization of #publicservices accounts for more than 5% of the GDP of some African nations, making it a vital driver of the continent’s growing economy.

By leveraging information and #communicationtechnologies, #Africangovernments can enhance their ability to deliver public services faster, cheaper, and more efficiently.

After all, the developing world’s hunger for new technologies offers a unique opportunity for market expansion.

Thus, by capturing a share of this market, governments can circumvent the existing #technologicalframework and jump straight into the 21st century.

#africa #eafrica #digitalafrica #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy

Source: https://techcabal.com/2021/09/20/digital-government-services-is-a-key-enabler-of-socio-economic-transformation/

In its latest digital government review for the country, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has noted that Slovenia’s current strategy cannot correctly sustain its ambitions towards a digitally enabled state.

If it wants to improve its efforts, it urges the country to step up its efforts to use ICT better for #digitalgovernment, including strengthening policy levers such as business cases, project management, procurement of #digitalprojects and budget thresholds.

Moreover, in order to ensure the highest quality of services is available across Slovenia, it is essential to be aware of user experiences while also being open to new strategies and approaches.

#eslovenia #digitalslovenia #egov #digitalgovernments #itservices #digitalinnovation #digitaltech #informationsecurity #digitaltechnology #publicservices

Source: https://seenews.com/news/slovenia-needs-new-strategy-for-digital-governance-oecd-755539

The Republic of Estonia is one of the world’s leaders when it comes to offering #digitalpublicservices and is well on its way to becoming a fully #digitalsociety.

Most of its government functions operate online — including health care and voting, and the country is almost entirely cashless.

But, how did it manage to achieve this state? After all, people’s trust is not given.

Well, none of this would be possible without a cybersecurity-first mindset, from the inception of the first national strategy in 2008.

Only by adapting to change, building the trust of its residents, and encouraging cyber literacy and transparency, it increased the trust of Estonians in digital #publicservices.

#eestonia #digitalestonia #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices

Source: https://securityintelligence.com/articles/estonia-trust-digital-government/

According to the latest report of the World Bank, “GovTech Maturity Index: The State of Public Sector Digital Transformation”, Brazil is the seventh country with the highest level of maturity in digital government.

It is alongside some of the best world leaders in this dimension, such as South Korea, Estonia, Australia, France, Austria etc.

This makes the country the forefront runner in the North and South Americas, especially in core government systems and enablers.

Brazil has a federal government portal that allows citizens to use a unique login ID and password to access #publicservices. There are currently more than 80 million users of the portal.

#ebrazil #digitalbrazil #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments

Source: https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/36233

This is the latest decision that follows the Cabinet’s approval of the establishment of the Digital Content Council.

This council will receive funding for several initiatives to develop #digitalskills and create more jobs in video gaming, video production, and digital advertising.

Thus, it will be responsible for promoting the fast-growing #digitalcontentindustry of the Saudi Arabia Kingdom.

The initiative to invest in video content creation aims to attract companies specialised in visual content, and the investment rate in video in the kingdom is expected to grow in 2030.

#esaudi #digitalsaudi #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments

Source: https://www.arabnews.com/node/1937706/business-economy

After the Covid-19 #pandemic, Australia’s eight states and territories used their newly expanded budgets to commission an overhaul of their #digitalservices.

Source: https://t.co/l7SDnxlSrL?amp=1

According to data from International Monetary Fund, #digitalization of #publicservices accounts for more than 5% of the GDP of some African nations.

Source: https://t.co/SSXYcFCn2A?amp=1

The National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee recently held a seminar that explored how the digital economy, including digital finance and banking, will be an effective tool to recover the global economy, including Vietnam’s. Participants at the event shared their views on Vietnam’s digital economy, as well as the advantages, difficulties, and solutions to boost the digital economy, particularly digital finance and banking, to deal with the impacts of COVID-19 and prepare for post-pandemic recovery.

Source: https://opengovasia.com/vietnamese-government-looking-to-boost-digital-economy-post-covid-19/

Government data is a valuable resource that can help drive innovation, improve decision making and inform citizens.

Source: https://mckinsey.com/industries/public-and-social-sector/our-insights/government-data-management-for-the-digital-age

Recently, the Government of #SaudiArabia has announced the #digitalgovernmentpolicy, which is considered to be an essential step towards meeting the needs of the beneficiaries.

The initiative drives for digital transformation, to accelerate the Kingdom’s vision, to enable innovative capacity building and #governancemodels that will empower the Kingdom to achieve Vision 2030.

H.E Engineer Ahmed Al-Suwaiyan, Governor of the Digital Government Authority, said that the new policy seeks to create a comprehensive government system that focuses on the beneficiaries and facilitates the digital transformation of the government sector.

#esaudi #digitalsaudi #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments

Source: https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/business/story/Saudi_Digital_Government_Authority_launches_new_policy_to_boost_digital_transformation-SNG_247532810/

According to Bull, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses (CCAB), 70% of indigenous entrepreneurs needed access to capital during the pandemic, but only about 50% applied.

There are several reasons for this hesitation: barriers to applications, lack of awareness, or a previous relationship with a traditional financial institution.

Thus, one way to empower these young entrepreneurs is by offering digital training because #digitalskills are a must in this day and age.

This knowledge will help them to continue to grow and be productive members of their community later on.

#Digitaltechnology is constantly evolving, and it is vital to get future generations interested and involved with using these new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, to further build upon their skill sets.

#ca #eca #ecanada #digitalcanada #digitalgovernment #digitalgov #digitalgovs #digitalgovernments #digitalgovernmentpolicy

Source: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/digital-skills-government-support-and-consumer-discretion-how-to-empower-indigenous-entrepreneurs-1.1659648

The #GovTech Maturity Index is a benchmarking tool that measures the sophistication of a nation’s #digitalgovernment.

It is an evaluation of a country’s public sector’s capacity to leverage #digitaltechnologies to provide better services for its citizens.

It measures critical aspects in the four focus areas of #digitaltransformation in the #publicsector: core government systems, #publicservicedelivery, citizen engagement, and GovTech enablers.

This report presents a global snapshot of #digitalmaturity across 198 countries while also highlighting a selection of 22 good practice cases seen across these countries.

#digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices #itservices #digitalinnovation #digitaltech #informationsecurity #digitaltechnology

Source: https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2021/09/16/govtech-maturity-index-the-state-of-digital-transformation-in-the-public-sector

The report uses GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI) to measures the key aspects of four focus areas:
enhancing service delivery,
supporting core government systems,
mainstreaming citizen engagement,
GovTech enablers

While several surveys and indexes are helpful to monitor the progress in #digitalgovernment initiatives, #GTMI assesses the progress in all four GovTech focus areas.

#worldbank #esaudi #digitalsaudi #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments

Source: https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/36233

While the government has been credited for its swift and effective crisis response to the pandemic, it now needs to use the recovery as an opportunity to invest in the #digitaleconomy.

Despite being a world leader in #technology, Germany lags behind other countries on the #digitaltransformation at a time when reliable #digitalconnectivity is more crucial than ever.

Average mobile data usage and connection speeds are relatively low, and the uneven availability of high-speed Internet has created a digital divide between rural and urban areas.

A reforming government is important to help the country reap the productivity benefits of #digitaltechnologies and jump to the forefront of #digitalisation!

#egermany #digitalgermany #egov #digitalgovernments #itservices #digitalinnovation #digitaltech #informationsecurity #digitaltechnology #publicservices

Source: https://www.economist.com/special-report/2021/09/20/germany-needs-a-reforming-government

The latest report conducted by commissioned by #BankservAfrica has urged the government to prioritise policies that give room for digital identity development.

The report examines South Africa’s digital identity story and outlines the experience with a community of experts from the country’s leading industries.

It emphasises the hard-hitting impacts of limited access to #technology on the delivery of different public and private services.

While last year, South Africa’s government established an integrated biometric database, a report found rising fraud rates due to the lack of ID verifying tools.

#southafrica #esouthafrica #digitalsouthafrica #digitalpublicservices #digitaltech #informationsecurity #digitaltechnology

Source: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202109/south-africas-government-urged-to-make-digital-identity-development-a-priority

For decades, NASCIO finalists have offered important lessons that all public-sector agencies must know and follow.

This year’s three #cybersecurity finalists (in the US) are #Minnesota, #North Carolina, and #Ohio.

Cyber-attacks continue to be an increasing concern for the state, local, and academic institutions all around the world.

Every year, there has been a noted increase of these attacks in the form of ransomware, data exfiltration or extortion, which have a devastating impact on the #governmentinfrastructure.

Since this trend is forecasted to remain a pervasive occurrence in the upcoming years, different #publicauthorities and agencies can save money and time by learning from those who have succeeded.

That’s how they can decrease errors and deliver better, faster and more secure #digitalservices.

#egov #digitalgovernments #itservices #digitalinnovation #digitaltech #informationsecurity #digitaltechnology #publicservices

Source: https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/for-gov-tech-cyber-best-practices-see-the-2021-nascio-awards

Minnesota is among the latest US states to introduce a secure digital option that helps residents provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19.

The #Docket app allows Minnesotans to view and share their immunisation records with local businesses or restaurants and other public venues where the vaccination is required.

It uses two-factor security identification and searches for immunisation records based on a person’s name and date of birth.

These efforts to provide US residents with digital versions of their immunisation records have tripled in recent months as employers and businesses require such proof.

However, those who don’t want to download or use the app can still request proof of their vaccinations from the state (even though it may take weeks.)

#eminnesota #digitalminnesota #egov #egovernment #itservices #digitalinnovation #digitaltech #informationsecurity #digitaltechnology

Source: https://opengovasia.com/minnesota-u-s-launches-app-for-digital-vaccination-copy/

Following the plan of the #Estoniangovernment, in granting tech-driven organisations access to its #technologicalresources the framework is fast and simple to use, and there is no unnecessary red tape.

Participants will be able to try out their new ideas and build prototypes of those products designed to improve the delivery of public services.

There will be no financial obligation on either side.

The #DigitaLTestbedFramework has been crucial in the country’s internal digital development, supporting the development of the TEXTA Toolkit and HOIA.

#eestonia #digitalestonia #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices

Source:
https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/estonia-calls-for-tech-innovators-to-collaborate-on-new-government-services/

First, the Cabinet Office has sent a minister to TechUK’s Building the Smarter State event to talk to different #techindustry leaders about #digitalidentity.

Meanwhile, the new director for digital identity at the Government Digital Service (GDS) spoke at the Identity Week event in a session titled “Identity: building one safe and easy way for the public to access all government services”.

Experts think the announcement could be related to a digital identity app since the government has yet to adopt its Gov.uk website to mobile browsers.
UK government, UK Civil Service, GOV.UK

#euk #digitalUK #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovs #onlinpublicservices #governmentservices #digitalpublicservices

Source: https://www.computerweekly.com/blog/Computer-Weekly-Editors-Blog/Do-we-really-want-a-single-digital-identity-system-to-access-government-services

The last year has seen an exponential rise in #Pakistanistartup companies as more tech-savvy entrepreneurs solve different business issues using technology.

The #techindustry in the country has been a frequent talking point over the last two years.

“Pakistan has huge potential, and we are open for business, Imran Khan Prime Minister of Pakistan tweeted last month when Airlift secured 85 million dollars in ‘Series B’ financing”.

The startups have secured at least 240 million dollars in investment in 2021 alone. For comparison, only 66 million dollars were raised last year.

This means that startup pitches backed by investment are finally moving from mere buzzwords to reality.

#epakistani #digitalpakistani #digitalisation #digitalization #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments #egovs #egov #digitalid Mutaher Khan

Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1647193

This is the conclusion from the Digital Competitiveness Report 2021 issued by the European Center for Digital Competitiveness.

This report is based on data issued by the World Economic Forum, the World Bank, and the International Telecommunication Union.

In a bid to further improve #digitalperformance, on June 30, DGA (the Kingdom’s Digital Government Authority) approved the first regulatory framework of the #digitalgovernment.

Moreover, it has instructed all #governmentagencies to improve their platforms and websites to better serve the public and ensure reliable and efficient #digitalservices.

#esaudi #digitalsaudi #digitalservices #digitalpublicservices #digitalgovernment #digitalgovernments

Source: https://www.arabnews.com/node/1922916/business-economy

Jordan’s government has focused on using #ICT in different sectors, which has helped the country rise into the league tables, especially for #digitalconnectivity and #internetreadiness, while also attracting investment from foreign companies.

During the ongoing pandemic, the startup sector has been encouraged to develop solutions that help combat the crisis. Moreover, other efforts have facilitated #egovernment services and accelerated the business adaption to the #digitalera.

All these developments have been supported by the highly developed mobile sector, where the fast take-up of LTE brings the overall penetration rate to over 98%.

Source: Developing Telecoms article by James Barton

#ejordan #digitaljordan #egov #digitalgovernments #itservices #digitalinnovation #digitaltech #informationsecurity #digitaltechnology #publicservices

Source: https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/market-reports-with-buddecom/11837-jordan-strives-to-develop-its-digital-economy-2.html