Lesotho digital governance official calls for whole-of-government approach to digital transformation
Lesotho’s Principal Secretary for Digital Governance and AI Policy, Kanono Ramashamole, has called for stronger collaboration across institutions and sectors to help governments manage the rapidly changing digital landscape.
Ramashamole made the call while reflecting on his participation as Master of Ceremonies at the Commonwealth Digital Nexus, held as part of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation’s 125th Anniversary celebrations.
GB: Scotland: Enhancing government services through technology: from digital foundations to AI-powered public services
Across Scotland’s public sector, there is a growing recognition that technology is no longer simply something that supports public services. It is becoming fundamental to how those services are designed, delivered and improved.
Whether you’re working in policing, justice, health, local government or central government, the challenges are remarkably similar. Demand continues to rise. Budgets remain under pressure. Teams are stretched. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated. And citizens increasingly expect public services to be as simple, responsive and accessible as the digital services they use every day.
IN: Tamil Nadu: Ooty MLA Seeks Smart City Scheme for Tourism Infrastructure
Ooty MLA M. Bhojarajan has urged the Centre to include the Ooty municipality under its Smart City scheme, saying the initiative could help improve civic infrastructure and support long-term tourism planning in the hill station. He has also sought a special package for the town, citing its importance as a major tourism destination.
Bhojarajan submitted a memorandum to Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan during the latter’s visit to the Nilgiris, requesting that he recommend Ooty’s inclusion in the scheme. The MLA said Ooty’s public gardens, lakes, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Doddabetta peak, wildlife and ecotourism facilities, along with tribal and ethnic tourism options, attract up to 2,500,000 visitors a year.
AE: Abu Dhabi moves from smart city to one that understands residents
In the transport sector, the transformation is taking on an even more advanced dimension
Under the concept of the “smart city” adopted by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi, a new philosophy of urban planning is emerging: urban growth is no longer measured by the number of buildings constructed, but by the city’s ability to accommodate its residents while providing services, mobility, public spaces and an environment conducive to a high quality of life.
MY: RPSA 2026-2030 launched as roadmap for public sector digitalisation
The Public Sector Digitalisation Plan (RPSA) 2026-2030 was launched today to serve as the primary roadmap for digital initiatives across all levels of government, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.
He said the plan, built on five strategic thrusts, 18 strategies, 44 programmes and 44 targets, sets a strategic direction for public sector digital transformation under the theme "Dynamic Entire Government Synergy".