Brazil’s new strategy aims for Internet in all schools
The Brazilian government has launched a new national strategy to bring connectivity to the country’s 140,000 state-run schools.
The National Strategy for Connected Schools aims to connect all schools in Brazil to the Internet by the end of 2026, with quality targets to ensure that all students in the country are guaranteed access and can use information and communication technologies (ICTs) for educational purposes.
How cities are using data for social impact
The WEF G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance’s model policies and regional networks are helping to accelerate responsible adoption of smart city technologies.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a white paper and two new model policies that highlight how cities can implement new technologies and share data safely to help improve city services and increase quality of life for urban residents and visitors.
CH: E-ID: Federal Council adopts dispatch
The Confederation's new electronic identity (e-ID) will enable users to identify themselves digitally in a secure, fast and uncomplicated way. At its meeting on 22 November 2023, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the new Federal Act on Electronic Identity Credentials and Other Electronic Credentials (E-ID Act). The e-ID will be issued by the Confederation, will guarantee the greatest possible protection of personal data, and its use will be free of charge and voluntary. The Federal Council is proposing that the infrastructure required to operate the e-ID can also be used by cantonal and communal authorities and by private individuals and entities to issue electronic credentials.
Benin boosts digital transformation with $40.5m budget for 2024
Benin’s government aims to accelerate the country's digital transformation, positioning it as a key driver of socio-economic development. A budget of CFA31 billion FCFA was allocated to the Ministry of Digitalization for FY2023.
Benin’s government is pursuing its digital transformation ambition. For FY2024, the government is planning to allocate up to CFA24.3 billion ($40.5 million) to the Ministry of Digitalization (MND). Minister Aurelie Adam Soulé Zoumarou (pictured) presented the budget to the National Assembly's Budget Committee on Monday, November 20.
EAC: Health Data Governance to Foster Digital Transformation in Health
The East African Community (EAC) is set to develop Health Data Governance to foster digital transformation and innovations in the health sector in the region.
According to a press statement availed to the media by EAC Senior Public Relations Officer Simon Owaka, the EAC Secretariat, together with the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and the Pan African Health Informatics Association (HELINA), has committed to fostering stronger health data governance to drive digital transformation and innovations in the health sector in East Africa.