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The European Commission recently launched an open stakeholder consultation on the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL). This consultation aims to get insights into the needs of stakeholders related to the #digitaltransformation, DIGITAL's benefits and possible improvements. As such, it will gather diverse perspectives from small and medium-sized enterprises to non-governmental organisations, academia, social partners, public authorities, and other public and private organisations and citizens from EU Member States and associated countries. You have time until 20 September 2024 to Have Your Say and contribute to shape the future of DIGITAL. https://lnkd.in/d4e64dJR

Going #digital in #Norway. It is important to take a moment to check that you are heading in the right direction – even as one of the leading digital governments in the OECD - OCDE. As Norway announces its new digital government strategy, we release our review on the state of digital transformation in Norway’s public sector.   In the digital era, digital government is government. Our review assesses Norway’s progress to date and informed the development of the strategy. Echoing the OECD 2023 Digital Government Index https://lnkd.in/eZ6-wEb8, the review shows that the real challenge is not in digitalizing #government, but transforming it, leveraging data insights and digital solutions to make public services more agile, user-driven, personalised and proactive for citizens and businesses. It is promising to see how Norway intends to focus its efforts in addressing this as part of its ongoing #digitaltransformation of its public sector, investing in #govtech innovation.    We thank the Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance led by Karianne Tung Digitaliserings- og forvaltningsdepartementet, the Norwegian Digitalisation Agency (Digdir) and the Direktoratet for forvaltning og økonomistyring for their partnership in this initiative and trust in the OECD Public Governance.    Norway’s new digital government strategy is available here: https://lnkd.in/eJ4QBm3b Our review on digital transformation in Norway’s Public sector is available here: https://lnkd.in/exDgENpf   Great work by the digital government team in the OECD Division for Innovative, Digital and Open Government #INDIGO Barbara Ubaldi Felipe González-Zapata Julian Olsen Cecilia Emilsson Alex Seemann Ricardo Zapata

🔥Hot #EUReport ➡️Second report on the State of the Digital Decade calls for strengthened collective action to propel the EU's digital transformation⬅️ The Commission has published the second report on the State of the Digital Decade, providing a comprehensive overview of the progress made in the quest to achieve the digital objectives and targets set for 2030 by the #Digital Decade Policy Programme (DDPP). This year, for the first time, the report is accompanied by an analysis of the national Digital Decade strategic roadmaps presented by Member States, detailing the planned national measures, actions and funding to contribute to the EU's digital transformation. Read the press Release👇https://lnkd.in/d_gSUnGh #EU #digitaldecade #report

Rym Jarou’s insights at the webinar underscore the critical need for government intervention in building a digitally literate society. By establishing and supporting robust educational frameworks, governments can ensure that their citizens are well-prepared to navigate and succeed in the digital era. The future of Africa’s digital evolution hinges on these efforts, promising a landscape where everyone has the opportunity to participate in and benefit from the digital economy. #digita #digitaltransformation

🚀 How are EU funds allocated to support the #DigitalTransition?    The EU wants to ensure our public administrations and businesses are fit for the digital age. To support Member States in this, the European Commission offers guidance towards common targets.     But how do we know we’re meeting those targets? This is where the work of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) comes in.     JRC developed methodologies to evaluate the EU's progress towards the targets. Our experts also provided data on EU public funding allocated to achieving them.    Some insights from JRC analysis:  ➡ €957 billion allocated from five funding instruments, with significant investments in the digitalisation of businesses and public services.  ➡ The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is the largest contributor, with 77% of funds that could impact the targets.  ➡ Italy and Spain lead the way in RRF and Cohesion Policy budget allocated in absolute terms. Greece, Portugal, Latvia and Croatia also receive notable amounts relative to their population.   ➡ Germany, Ireland and Austria are the countries that use the largest part of their RRF funds for Digital Decade targets-related investments.    The map below shows the budget allocated to Digital Decade targets in each Member State under two of the five funding instruments analysed: the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the Cohesion Policy Fund, which together count for 92% of the total funding. Read more here: More details: https://lnkd.in/eG8-Urht #Digital #EUScience EU Digital & Tech

The European Commission is organizing a workshop to explore the future of Europe’s digital transformation and its role in shaping the next EU mandate: “The Second Half of the Digital Decade and a New EU Commission – What Matters, and What’s Next?” 📅 When? Tomorrow, 12th December, from 10:00 to 16:00 📍 Where? Online Workshop Objectives: ✅ Understand perceptions: Discuss where EU citizens and businesses stand on digital transformation issues. ✅ Connect reports to real needs: Align the 2024 and 2025 State of the Digital Decade reports with the concerns and solutions relevant to citizens and businesses. ✅ Set future priorities: Reflect on the digital transformation priorities for the next EU mandate, with a focus on competitiveness and the green transition. ✅ Raise awareness: Highlight the value of the Digital Decade Policy Programme (DDPP) and its impact on people and communities across the EU. 🔗 Don’t miss it! Register now and join the conversation: https://shorturl.at/iasQC #LivinInEU #JoinBoostSustain

Today the European Commission published the second State of the Digital Decade report, which keep tracks Europe's progress towards the 2030 digital transformation targets. At the Joint Research Centre, we have been contributing to the Digital Decade Policy Programme since its inception, focusing on the essential monitoring of its progress. For this second edition of the report, our researchers have: 🔹 developed a solid methodology to aggregate national targets at EU level 🔹 analysed how EU public funding is allocated to digital targets Here below some of the results mentioned also in the Commission report, and more details at: https://lnkd.in/eG8-Urht EU Science, Research and Innovation EU Digital & Tech Montserrat López Cobo Serena Signorelli Juan Torrecillas Jódar Michail Papazoglou Michele Vespe

Ethiopia has launched an electronic Public-Private Dialogue (E-PPD) platform aimed at improving communication and collaboration between the government and the private sector.  https://lnkd.in/dQssYkny

EURADA - European Association of Development Agencies. Second report on the State of the Digital Decade calls for strengthened collective action to propel the EU's digital transformation https://lnkd.in/dNSuxDY5