Studien wie Government-Online von Emnid und andere sehen Estland weit vorne beim E-Government. Seit der Unabhängigkeit im Jahr 1992 setzten die Esten konsequent auf moderne Technologie und richteten von Anbeginn die öffentliche Verwaltung auf die elektronische Zukunft aus.
According to data of the TNS Emor pollsters, 45 per cent of Estonian residents aged 15-74, or around 576,000 people, use the internet, with the number of internet users has increasing by 59,000 over the past year.
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A crumpled piece of paper taped on the locked door of a bank branch at 125 Parnu Street provides the evidence: Closed.
It's a common sight along this capital's streets. But it's not a sign of financial calamity.
With the click of a mouse a new draft law is passed by Estonia's government - welcome to one of the world's most hi-tech cabinet rooms.
Estonia is a pioneer of e-government and all its cabinet meetings are now paperless.
Small Baltic Nation of Estonia Blazes Internet Trail, Transforming Its Economy
A crumpled piece of paper taped on the locked door of a bank branch at 125 Parnu Street provides the evidence: Closed.
It's a common sight along this capital's streets. But it's not a sign of financial calamity.
