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SatOct102026
Monaco declares digital transition over as State enters new era of AI and implementation
After eight years spent building the infrastructure, services and skills required to transform Monaco into a digital State, the Government is drawing a line under the era of “digital transition” and moving to a permanent model in which technology — including artificial intelligence — becomes part of the everyday machinery of government.
The shift has been formalised in a new Sovereign Ordinance published in the Journal de Monaco on Friday, creating the Délégation Interministérielle au Numérique (DIN) – or Interministerial Delegation for Digital Affairs in English – from 5th October.
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SatOct102026
NG: Anambra Launches Digital Gateway for Government Services and Open Data
Anambra State Government has launched a redesigned official website, creating a more accessible digital gateway to government services, information, opportunities and citizen engagement.
The new platform now live at https://anambrastate.gov.ng/, brings together key government services and digital platforms while providing residents, businesses, investors, visitors and development partners with a more structured way to navigate government.
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SatOct102026
South Africa unveils digital ID prototype, issues first credential
Home Affairs assesses digital transformation, outlines ID card roadmap
South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, has announced that the working prototype for the country’s smartphone-based digital ID has been built, with work underway for its pilot and eventual rollout at scale.
Schreiber made the announcement recently at Constitution Hill, where he presented an address midway into his mandate as home affairs minister, a role he assumed 27 months ago. His address, in the course of which a live demonstration of the new digital ID prototype was done, also provided a detailed assessment of the department’s digital transformation journey since taking over.
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FriOct092026
AE: Dubai: Why smart cities need to grow up
Dr Matthew Marson, Managing Director of Technology Consulting at JLL, tells AB Majlis why Dubai’s smart-city technology could add $6.9bn to its economy and why technology is becoming investable infrastructure
Smart cities have long been presented as visions of the future. For Dr Matthew Marson, Managing Director of Technology Consulting at JLL, the conversation must now become commercial.
“Smart-city technology has often been treated as experimental,” Marson told AB Majlis. “Cities have run pilots, but the investment has not always been assessed with the same discipline as other infrastructure.”
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FriOct092026
MY: Johor government to enhance ‘Smart City’ technology for early extreme weather warnings
Summary
- The Johor government plans to enhance its 'Smart City' technology by introducing early flood warning notifications sent directly to residents' mobile phones via a smart application.
- This initiative aims to promptly communicate urgent weather warnings, allowing residents to take quick action to protect lives and property.
- There is a focus on gathering mobile phone numbers to ensure the widespread dissemination of alerts, similar to the systems in Japan.
- Recent flash floods in Johor Bahru highlighted the need for improvement, as current sirens were insufficiently heard.
The Johor government will enhance its ‘Smart City’ technology to enable city residents to receive early flood warnings during extreme heavy rain that poses a risk of flash floods.
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FriOct092026
US: Ohio: Cincinnati: Rethinking smart cities: An open-source tool for urban data collection
A large part of urban planning involves navigating how people experience a place. That kind of insight can require collecting data at a level of detail that large-scale datasets cannot provide.
Henry Levesque is a doctoral student in Regional Development Planning at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP). He is exploring a different approach to smart-city data collection by developing an open-source tool designed to make that process more accessible. His research centers on an open-source, low-cost system that allows people to collect highly localized information about their environments and retain greater control over how that data is gathered and used.
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FriOct092026
PH: Mindanao: Davao City eyes robotics, AI for security, tourism
Davao City eyes collaboration with companies engaged in AI and robotics to realize project
The local government of Davao City is looking to use artificial intelligence and robotics in government services, cybersecurity, public safety, disaster risk reduction management, agriculture, and tourism.
“We’re planning AI for cybersecurity for our Data center, and actually Davao City is already using AI. Previously, we approved the ordinance on AI facial recognition and geolocator. We are planning robotics AI that we are going to implement in the city in terms of disaster response, public safety, tourism, smart agriculture,” says Davao City First District Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, current chairperson of the City Council Committee on Information Technology.
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ThuOct082026
CN: Hebei: Xiong'an: From door to done: everything in 15 minutes
A community in Xiong'an brings life and services directly to home
The center also houses government service counters handling 52 civil affairs matters, including medical insurance transfers, public transport card issuance, and business license applications. Residents can consult government workers in Beijing through real-time video links.
A 24-hour self-service area provides services including property ownership certificate printing and medical insurance information inquiries.
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ThuOct082026
ID: How big data can help governments understand citizens better
Jakarta’s experience shows that the real value of big data is not how much government collects, but how well it turns signals into understanding, trust, and better public services.
A city can have millions of data points and still fail to understand its people.
This is one of the lessons that stayed with me from my time leading Jakarta Smart City.
Cities generate enormous amounts of data every day through mobility, public services, complaints, transactions, sensors, and digital interactions. Yet having more data does not automatically make a city smarter.
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WedOct072026
CA: The Convergence Moment for Public Sector Transformation
There is nothing simple about modernizing critical government services.
Behind the technology Canadians interact with are decades of policy decisions and institutional knowledge. And behind those systems are public servants who understand not only how they work, but why they work the way they do.
This matters. Government does not have the luxury of stopping while it modernizes. Benefits still need to reach families. Taxes still need to be processed. Borders still need to function. Canadians still need answers.
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WedOct072026
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.
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WedOct072026
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.
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TueOct062026
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.
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TueOct062026
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.
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MonOct052026
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".
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MonOct052026
South Korea trains AI–smart city talent through university program
The government will support universities to produce professional academic personnel who will lead the future advanced city sector.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said on the 28th it will recruit participating institutions for the "AI·smart city innovative talent cultivation program" from four-year universities nationwide to train advanced talent with integrated capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) and smart cities.
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SunOct042026
AE: Abu Dhabi best city for artificial intelligence in the Middle East and North Africa
Dubai ranks 14th globally, with both UAE cities among world's top 15 AI hubs in new index
Abu Dhabi has been ranked the leading city for artificial intelligence in the Middle East and North Africa and 11th worldwide in a new global index measuring cities’ ability to develop, finance and adopt the technology.
Dubai placed 14th globally in The Observer’s inaugural AI Cities Index, putting both UAE cities ahead of several established technology centres, including Toronto, Tel Aviv and Boston.
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SatOct032026
Every City Wants to Be a Smart City But What Does That Actually Mean?
Synopsis
Smart cities are no longer a futuristic concept, they are becoming a necessity. As urban populations grow, cities are using technology to improve transportation, public services, sustainability, and quality of life. But a smart city is about far more than installing sensors or offering free Wi-Fi. It is about creating efficient, connected, and people-centric urban environments. Here's a closer look at why cities around the world are racing to become smarter and what that transformation really means for residents.
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SatOct032026
IN: Telangana: Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City project SPV office opened
Hyundai Motor India Engineering issued the first offer letter for allotment of 270 acres in the mega industrial hub project that will be spread on 3,245 acres
The new office of NICDIT Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City (NICZISCL), the special purpose vehicle (SPV) constituted for the development of the Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City, was inaugurated on Friday.
Marking the occasion, the first offer letter was issued to Hyundai Motor India Engineering for the allotment of 270 acres in Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City. The allotment is expected to pave the way for industrial development, create employment opportunities and contribute to the economic growth of Telangana, the SPV said.
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FriOct022026
VN: Ho Chi Minh City: Data-driven governance for a green, smart city
For decades, a green city was assessed based on criteria such as the number of trees planted and the number of parks it had. Today, with the rapid development of technology, Ho Chi Minh City is placing greater emphasis on the role of data in measuring improvements in quality of life.
“Three steps” towards the goal
Since the issuance of Decision No. 4714/QD-UBND, Ho Chi Minh City has set the goal of transforming itself into a smart and sustainable city based on a green growth model. Its six key pillars for smart city development focus comprehensively on optimising data-driven governance and improving the quality of digital life.
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FriOct022026
MMTC Secures Usd4.3bn in Commitments to Expand Smart-City Model Across Africa
Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) has secured more than USD 4.3 billion in investment commitments to support the expansion of its smart-city model across Africa, as the company engages investors and government officials on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
The commitments were finalised during a series of side events focused on diaspora investment and impact, artificial intelligence, healthcare and sustainable development.
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ThuOct012026
IN: Govt to develop Nalgonda as smart city: Minister Komatireddy
Minister for Roads & Buildings Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Tuesday said the government would provide all necessary facilities in Nalgonda Municipal Corporation and develop it as a smart city, with efforts also being made to secure the Best Corporation Award.
The Minister inaugurated two wetting machines, procured at a cost of ₹1.01 crore for sanitation purposes in Nalgonda Municipal Corporation. The machines were inaugurated at Indirabhavan, his camp office in the Nalgonda district headquarters.
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ThuOct012026
MY: GovTech must make government services easier, faster, user-friendly, says Sabah CM
The Government Technology (GovTech) agenda should continue to focus on citizens’ experience and proactive service delivery, in line with efforts in making government services easier, faster and more user-friendly.
According to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor, the GovTech philosophy places the people at the centre – meaning the government should no longer wait for people to come looking for services, or have them deal with burdensome bureaucracy.
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ThuOct012026
OM: Progress in Implementation of Government Digital Transformation Projects, Initiatives Reviewed
The Technical Committee of the National Digital Transformation Programme held its third periodic meeting for 2026, chaired by Dr. Ali Amer Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Communications and Information Technology, in the presence of Their Excellencies and members of the Committee.
The meeting discussed the latest developments in the implementation of government digital transformation projects and initiatives and reviewed the implementation status of a number of programmes and projects, including: the summary of the Strategic Plan of the Supreme Judicial Council 2040 and the summary of the Unified Judicial Platform project; the summary of the Unified Social Protection and Government Support System plan; and the implementation status of establishing the Digital Transformation Enablement Activity/Entity in government institutions. The meeting also reviewed the implementation status and key achievements of the "Irtiqa" Programme for empowering national competencies in digital transformation, along with the most prominent achievements and challenges, and examined ways to enable government institutions to continue implementing digital transformation objectives.
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WedSep302026
MY: Smart city development must put people first — Nga
Smart city development must go beyond technology and digitalisation, with innovation ultimately serving the needs and well-being of communities, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
He said genuine urban transformation could only be achieved when technology, policy and human values converge to address the real needs of communities.
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WedSep302026
PH: President Marcos Pushes AI For More Accessible, Inclusive Government Services
President Marcos is promoting responsible AI adoption in public services, stressing that technology should complement human judgment rather than replace people’s ability to decide.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is pushing for wider and more inclusive access to artificial intelligence (AI) as the government launched on Monday a new AI-powered feature of the eGovPH Superapp.
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WedSep302026
Qatar accelerates shift to autonomous AI across public, private sectors
Qatar’s public and private institutions are moving beyond experimental technology to deploy autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) systems, taking advantage of local infrastructure to streamline primary operations and automate complex corporate workflows.
The strategic deployment of these advanced technologies across government and commercial operations was showcased Tuesday during the Google Cloud Summit Doha 2026, where regional leadership highlighted the progress of the national digital agenda and the adoption of enterprise solutions.
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TueSep292026
PH: Marcos pushes AI for more accessible, inclusive gov't services
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is pushing for wider and more inclusive access to artificial intelligence (AI) as the government launched on Monday a new AI-powered feature of the eGovPH Superapp.
In a message delivered by Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos during the ceremonial launch of eGov AI at The Manila Hotel, Marcos said emerging technologies must be made accessible to more Filipinos and harnessed to improve public services.
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TueSep292026
GOV.UK founder warns of growing AI dependency crisis in UK public sector
Mike Bracken warns that governments and public institutions risk losing control of critical systems as growing reliance on AI and external technology providers threatens their digital sovereignty.
Governments and public institutions risk losing the ability to make independent decisions as their reliance on artificial intelligence and a small number of technology providers grows, according to Government Digital Service (GDS) founder Mike Bracken.
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MonSep282026
VN: Developing digital citizenship - putting people at the center of digital transformation.
Digital transformation is opening up new opportunities to improve the efficiency of state management, enhance the quality of services for citizens, and promote socio-economic development. In this process, developing digital citizens is identified as a key task and a foundation for the formation of a digital society and digital economy. Implementing Government Resolution No. 66.22/2026/NQ-CP on policies to encourage the development of digital citizens, the province is deploying a comprehensive set of solutions to create conditions for people to access, use, and benefit from the advantages of digital transformation.
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MonSep282026
NG: Enugu 2027: When Good Governance Is Not Good Enough
One of the greatest tragedies of the Nigerian state is the redefinition of good governance, where public leaders are roundly celebrated for doing what they are mandated to do. This aberration is propagated because the people, the major stakeholders in the business of governance, have either sold their “birth-right” or been manipulated into surrendering their sovereignty. The people forget that these individuals signed up to serve the masses after begging for the rare opportunity to enjoy public trust, or lobbying to be chosen among competing interests.
So, in this mortgaged state, especially when survival opportunities are limited, the people, rather than holding their supposed servants accountable, desperately celebrate their beneficiaries as their benefactors. Still in that compromised state, where food has become the immediate need, the people now see their supposed messengers as messiahs who do them a favour.
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SunSep272026
Smart City Mission: How India is transforming its cities
India’s cities are playing an increasingly important role in the country’s economic development. According to the figures cited in the Smart City Mission framework, around 31% of India’s population lived in urban areas in 2011, contributing about 63% of the country’s GDP. By 2030, the urban population is projected to reach nearly 40%, with cities expected to contribute around 75% of GDP.
To address the growing requirements of urban populations, the Central Government launched the Smart Cities Mission on June 25, 2015. The programme focuses on improving urban infrastructure, making cities more liveable and using technology to deliver better public services.
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SunSep272026
EG: Sisi directs follow-up of implementation of unified govt services card system
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi gave directives to continuously follow up the implementation of the Unified Government Services Card system to ensure database integration, operational efficiency, and support efforts to develop the government services system.
This came during a meeting held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, by President Sisi with Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendi, and Director of the Armed Forces Signal Department Chief-of-Staff Hany Mahmoud Mansour.
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SunSep272026
JO: Public Works Ministry Shifts Official Correspondence to Digital System
The Ministry of Public Works and Housing has shifted its official correspondence and administrative transactions to the government’s "Tarasol 2" electronic system, a move expected to reduce printing-related costs by nearly 90 percent.
The system, implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, replaces conventional paper-based correspondence with a fully electronic workflow as part of the ministry’s broader digital transformation program.
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SunSep272026
NP: 'Digital transformation for sustainable, resilient digital system '
Minister for Information and Communication Dr. Bikram Timilsina has said that the government has accelerated digital transformation to set up sustainable and resilient digital system that caters uninterrupted information and communication services to the people even in times of disaster.
Digital transformation is not limited to expansion of technology, modernization of government series and enhancement of capability, said Minister Dr. Timilsina while addressing the Digital Nepal Conclave 2026 organised by ICT Foundation.
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SatSep262026
US: North Carolina: City of Raleigh Uses Drones, AI Technology to Create Digital Twin
The city of Raleigh, North Carolina is deploying drones and artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to create a virtual version of itself to meet the urban challenges of today and to help chart the future of the fast-growing metropolis.
Long recognized as the hub of the state’s high-tech Research Triangle region, Raleigh has worked with tech industry partners Esri, NVIDIA and Microsoft to create a digital twin of the city, to help deal with challenges such as traffic management and urban development planning.
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SatSep262026
Gabon tests electronic document system
Gabon has launched a pilot electronic document management platform to government records and workflows.
The platform was launched on Wednesday in Libreville by the Ministry of Economy, digitalisation and Innovation and the General Secretariat of Government, with support from the National Agency for Digital Infrastructure and Frequencies.
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SatSep262026
PK: PEIRA introduces digital services to improve regulatory process
The Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (ICT-PEIRA) has launched its ‘PEIRA Digital Services’ initiative, marking a major step towards paperless regulation, greater transparency, institutional efficiency and improved public facilitation in Islamabad’s private education sector.
The launching ceremony was held at the Auditorium of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad. Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui graced the occasion as chief guest.
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FriSep252026
GY: 79 government services now available online
The government’s drive to modernise public service delivery is gaining pace, with 79 government services now available online and further services expected to be digitised before the end of the year.
The development forms part of the government’s broader digital transformation agenda to make public services more accessible, reduce processing times and limit the need for citizens to visit government offices in person.
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FriSep252026
Can Kenya turn one smart city into a national innovation engine?
Kenya is entering a new phase in its long-running ambition to build a technology-driven economy, with the transformation of Konza Technopolis from a flagship smart-city project into the center of a broader national technopolis agenda now placing a fresh burden on the agency overseeing it.
The shift comes as the Technopolis Development Authority (TDA) completes the constitution of its board under the Technopolis Act, 2026, following the appointment of James Musee Nduna, Yvonne Teresia Ogwang, and Yunis M. Omar in Nairobi on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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ThuSep242026
KE: Eldoret adopts digital system for locating streets and businesses as part of smart city plan
It’s building a modern urban system that supports efficient service delivery
Eldoret has adopted a new digital system for identifying and locating streets, buildings, businesses and all other key establishments in the city.
City manager Elzeba Busienei says the initiative is part of plans to make Eldoret a smart city.
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ThuSep242026
IN: A tale of twin cities: How digital replicas could help transform urban governance
Varanasi, Mumbai, Kochi and Pune are using high-precision 3D mapping to create digital twins for urban planning and redevelopment
There are now two Varanasis. One is the ancient city of temples, ghats and crowded, labyrinthine lanes along the Ganga. The other is its digital twin — a 160-sq-km digital replica built from LiDAR, aerial and drone imagery and 360-degree street-level scans, captured using light aircraft, backpack-mounted scanners and vehicles. It’s a digital representation of the city, linked to real-world data and capable of being updated, analysed and used to simulate scenarios.
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WedSep232026
VN: Hà Tĩnh: Launching the "Smart kiosk supporting public services in residential areas" model
The "Smart kiosk supporting public services in residential areas" model aims to help people quickly and conveniently look up public services.
On September 12, Thanh Sen Ward People's Committee held a launching ceremony for the "Smart kiosk supporting public services in residential areas" model.
The model is piloted by Thanh Sen Ward People's Committee in residential group 24 and residential group 29 to promote digital transformation, build digital government, improve service quality for people and businesses; and diversify forms of public administrative service provision, bringing digital utilities closer to people.
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TueSep222026
GH: AI strategy implementation begins, 240 civil servants trained
Ghana has begun implementing its10-year National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy with the training of 240 civil servants in AI literacy, Mr Samuel Nartey George has said.
The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations said the capacity building programme was part of efforts under the strategy to equip the public service workers with the knowledge required to use AI responsibly and effectively.
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TueSep222026
VN: AI applications in public administration: Lessons from around the world.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key driver of the modernization of public administration globally.
AI, which was initially deployed only as pilot projects, is now deeply integrated into public administration to automate work processes, support planning and decision-making, and improve the quality of public services in a citizen-centered manner. Experience in many countries shows that AI brings significant benefits to public administration.
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TueSep222026
PK: Smart cities and security: Need of the hour?
Writing in a contemporary newspaper, Nighat Dad, a digital rights advocate, offered a critical comment on the idea of a ‘smart city’: it is not built of sensors and data; it is built of trust. And trust, once breached by surveillance without accountability, cannot be reinstalled like a software patch. This is the central argument around smart cities: the promise of order against the risk of control. In Pakistan, where the distance between protection and persecution has often been no wider than a single government directive, this question is urgent. Principally, the idea of a smart city rests on integrating information and communication technology into urban infrastructure to improve safety, efficiency and quality of life.
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TueSep222026
BD: BCI holds training workshop on public procurement law, e-GP system
The Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) today organised a training workshop on the Public Procurement Act, 2006, Public Procurement Rules, 2025 and the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system.
The workshop was held at the BCI boardroom in the capital with the participation of BCI members, organisations engaged in government procurement, lawyers, entrepreneurs and trainees, said a press release.
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MonSep212026
Exclusive: Inside China’s Smart-City Model and the Lessons for Kenya
As Kenya continues to develop its digital infrastructure, lessons from Chinese cities show how technology, digital platforms and field teams can work together as one connected system to improve urban management.
Every day, millions of events unfold across a city, many of them unnoticed until they become a problem. Technology is changing how some cities detect, understand, and respond to what happens in their streets and public spaces.
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MonSep212026
Korea’s AI City Experiment Faces a Question Algorithms Cannot Answer: Who Is Responsible?
Korea’s first K-AI City pilots are being designed to let artificial intelligence learn across urban systems and support city operations. But this ambition raises a governance question even before any algorithm begins making recommendations. AI can only interpret the city as it appears in its data, and that picture is often incomplete, uneven, or missing certain communities altogether. As machine judgment moves closer to public decision-making, cities must understand not just what the system sees, but also what it overlooks—and who ultimately remains responsible for the outcomes.
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SunSep202026
Indonesia: Digital Infrastructure, Skills Advance AI Development
Indonesia is strengthening the infrastructure, skills base and regulatory frameworks needed to support the development of advanced artificial intelligence, according to Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria.
Speaking at a public discussion in Jakarta on 10 September 2026, the deputy minister said the country’s growing internet penetration, expanding connectivity and policy initiatives provide a strong foundation for AI adoption and innovation. He also outlined the government’s plans to improve 5G coverage and establish clearer governance frameworks for the technology sector.
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SunSep202026
Indonesia: Digital Infrastructure, Skills Advance AI Development
Indonesia is strengthening the infrastructure, skills base and regulatory frameworks needed to support the development of advanced artificial intelligence, according to Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria.
Speaking at a public discussion in Jakarta on 10 September 2026, the deputy minister said the country’s growing internet penetration, expanding connectivity and policy initiatives provide a strong foundation for AI adoption and innovation. He also outlined the government’s plans to improve 5G coverage and establish clearer governance frameworks for the technology sector.
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SunSep202026
PH: Government urged to use AI for good governance
The government should mandate its institutions and public servants to use artificial intelligence to improve services, strengthen oversight and protect public resources, a leading think tank said.
Stratbase Institute president Dindo Manhit said the E-Governance Act provides a strong foundation for this transformation by promoting connected government systems and responsive, transparent and citizen-centered public services.
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SatSep192026
KR: Busan: KIND Discusses Smart City Projects With Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Poland
K-City Network Global Smart City Partnership Forum Held in Busan
The Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND) said on the 11th that it held the 2026 K-City Network Global Smart City Partnership Forum at BEXCO in Busan on the 10th.
The K-City Network program is an international cooperation initiative that draws on South Korea's smart city technology to help overseas cities draw up tailored smart city plans and run pilot projects, with the aim of promoting sustainable urban development.
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SatSep192026
IN: Driving Licence, RC Certificates Can Be Downloaded by Public From Tomorrow: Tamil Nadu Government
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that a new facility allowing the public to download their Driving Licence (DL) and Registration Certificate (RC) documents digitally will come into effect from tomorrow.
Under the new system, citizens can obtain copies of their documents by paying the prescribed fee at government e-Seva centres. In addition, digital copies can be downloaded free of cost for one year, providing greater convenience to vehicle owners and licence holders.
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SatSep192026
MY: Digital transformation must deliver better public services, says deputy minister
Government digital transformation must translate into public services that are more seamless, accessible, inclusive and responsive to the needs of the people, said Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong.
He said achieving this required a combination of innovation, technology and human collaboration, rather than relying solely on technology.
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FriSep182026
IN: 52 Smart City projects in Tamil Nadu remain on paper
The report said mission SPVs largely acted as funding agencies rather than independent bodies handling planning and execution.
Nearly a decade after the launch of the Smart Cities Mission, 52 of the 243 projects planned across Tamil Nadu’s 11 smart cities, involving Rs 1,602 crore, remain unimplemented, while 44 projects worth more than Rs 623 crore were taken up outside the original plans, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has found.
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FriSep182026
China's smart city achievements a model to learn from: Namibian Ambassador to China
"China's advanced digital infrastructure, mature artificial intelligence technologies, and rich practical experience in smart city implementation provide Namibia with a viable and practical development path," said Tonata Itenge-Emvula, Namibian Ambassador to China, on Monday in East China's Shanghai.
The "Explore People-Centered Cities: China's Governance, Global Engagement (Shanghai and Jiangsu)" event, organized by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for foreign diplomatic envoys, was launched in Shanghai the same day.
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FriSep182026
IN: Maharashtra: Nagpur: NMC To Retain EY Expertise For Smart City 2.0, Fibre Network Plans
Even as state govt winds up Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Ltd (NSSCDCL), Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) plans to continue using the expertise of its existing project management consultant Ernst & Young LLP (EY) for the next phase of its smart city initiatives.
NMC standing committee is scheduled to consider a proposal on Thursday to assign additional work to EY for preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR), solution design, tender documents and bid-management support for proposed Nagpur Safe and Smart City Project 2.0. The consultant will also be tasked with preparing a policy and monetisation strategy for the city’s fibre network.
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ThuSep172026
GY: Less Paper, More Efficiency
One must welcome the Government of Guyana’s decision to consolidate public-service personnel and administrative transactions on a single digital portal by September 30 as an important step toward a more efficient state.
For too long, too many government processes have been based on paper files, the physical movement of documents, signatures and administrative procedures that can turn relatively simple transactions into lengthy exercises.
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ThuSep172026
US: California: Culver City activates 4 IKE Smart City kiosks
Four interactive digital kiosks have begun operating on sidewalks in Culver City, California, following years of discussion and votes by the City Council, according to a Culver City Crossroads report. The installations are part of a partnership with IKE Smart City that calls for 15 kiosks across the community.
The kiosks will provide information about public meetings, community events, transportation, local businesses, tourism, emergency services and other resources. They will also display commercial advertising. Similar kiosk programs have operated for several years in California cities, including San Francisco and Berkeley.
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ThuSep172026
KR: Land Ministry unveils 5-point roadmap for 'K-AI City' project
The government has unveiled a detailed roadmap for building a "K-AI City," a project it is pursuing as a key state initiative. The plan aims to integrate AI and robot technology across urban spaces to create a people-centered city of the future that residents can experience in everyday life. It also aims to cultivate the city into South Korea's flagship export model.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced the "K-AI City Implementation Strategy" on Wednesday at the 2026 World Smart City Expo at Bexco in Busan. The strategy pursues five key tasks under three basic directions. These directions are building a people-centered city of the future, creating an environment for the free testing of technology and robots, and realizing an export-oriented city model.
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WedSep162026
Beyond digital transformation: What does better technology actually mean for public service?
Digital transformation has become part of the language of modern government.
Cloud platforms, digital workflows, collaboration tools, automation and data-driven systems are changing how public institutions operate. But as technology becomes increasingly embedded in the public sector, I believe we need to ask a more important question.
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WedSep162026
KR: Gwangju City Asks Gyeonggi Province to Back Smart City Plan
- Mayor Park Kwan-yeol Seeks Provincial Support for 30,000-Home Smart City and National Industrial Complex
- "A Pan-Government Consultative Body Should Be Formed Quickly to Reflect the Burden on Host Cities"
Gwangju Mayor Park Kwan-yeol has asked Gyeonggi Province for active cooperation to ease the burden the city faces from the construction of the Yongin semiconductor industrial complex and to build a foundation for future growth.
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TueSep152026
The Philippines Expands Digital Transformation of Civil Service HR Systems
The Philippines’ Civil Service Commission (CSC) is expanding the digital transformation of government human resource services through the nationwide rollout of a digital Personal Data Sheet (PDS) system by the end of 2026. The initiative forms part of the Philippine Civil Service Modernization Project (PCSMP), which aims to improve personnel management, strengthen workforce capabilities and support a more responsive public sector.
The programme reflects wider efforts to modernise government operations and expand digital public services across the country. Recent initiatives linked to smart governance and digital services in the Philippines have also focused on improving service delivery, public sector coordination and citizen access to government systems.
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TueSep152026
VN: Lam Dong plans 5 central wards of Da Lat, towards a green and smart city
By 2050, Da Lat city aims for green, smart, modern development, while preserving heritage, cultural and characteristic landscape values.
On September 6th, the People's Committee of Lam Dong province approved the general planning task for 5 adjacent wards in the Da Lat region, including Xuan Huong - Da Lat, Lam Vien - Da Lat, Cam Ly - Da Lat, Xuan Truong - Da Lat and Lang Biang - Da Lat.
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TueSep152026
South Korea to share smart city policy expertise with Saudi Arabia
South Korea's National Human Resources Development Institute announced Monday it will launch a smart city capacity-building training program to share the country's experience in designing and operating intelligent city policies with Saudi Arabia.
The two-week program was organized at the request of the Misk Foundation, a nonprofit established by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to advance his Vision 2030 agenda. It targets nine senior civil servants at the director-general level or above from seven Saudi government agencies, including the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services.
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MonSep142026
ZA: AI agents could change face of service delivery
Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond chatbots and digital forms, with some governments exploring how technology can be used to coordinate tasks, process applications and support public services.
Experts warn, however, that as machines take on more responsibility, accountability cannot also be automated.
For the past few decades, many governments’ digital footprints have largely been about transferring services online; that is, transforming paper forms into digital applications, replacing physical queues with online portals and turning manual registers into databases.
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MonSep142026
CN: Hong Kong: Govt to push location-based data in smart city drive
The government is pushing open access to location-based data to support Hong Kong's smart city push, with Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn highlighting new applications that range from accessible walking routes to AI-assisted searches for vacant government sites.
In her latest blog on Sunday, Linn said the Development Bureau's Spatial Data Office has formed a "geospatial lab" to run the Common Spatial Data Infrastructure (CSDI) portal, which offers more than 1,100 datasets from more than 70 departments and organisations for public use.
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MonSep142026
JO: Report: Public sector modernization scheme makes headway towards digital transformation, efficiency
Tangible progress has been made in implementing the executive plan for reforming and developing public administration as the government commits to improving the quality of services and enhancing institutional performance, the mid-year report on the Public Sector Modernization Program, published by the government in mid-August, concluded.
Officials and commentators highlighted key achievements in the areas of administrative modernization, digital transformation, developing legislation governing public service and administration, and future aspirations.
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MonSep142026
Tech dividend in governance
For an ordinary citizen, good governance is receiving a service without unnecessary delay.
The best government may be the government that citizens hardly notice, not because it is absent, but because it works so smoothly that dealing with it is not a burden: a pension reaches an elderly citizen on time; a small business pays its taxes in minutes; a student receives financial support directly; a family gets a government benefit without waiting in a queue; an entrepreneur registers a business, opens an account and starts receiving payments without visiting one office after another.
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SunSep132026
Prime Minister Carney launches Digital Transformation Canada to deliver better, faster, more reliable government services to Canadians Français
Canada must be more productive, competitive, and resilient to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Achieving that goal requires a government equipped with the tools and capabilities needed to deliver better results for Canadians – through services that are faster, more secure, and reliable.
Earlier this year, the government launched AI for All, Canada's national AI strategy, to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve services, boost productivity, and strengthen Canada's economy. The strategy commits the federal government to lead by example in the responsible adoption of AI and to use government procurement as a strategic anchor customer for Canadian AI companies, helping them scale, strengthening domestic capacity, and reinforcing Canada's digital sovereignty.
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SunSep132026
Just three Canadian cities rank among the ‘smartest’ in the world
Major Canadian cities often make the cut on certain global rankings, but when it comes to the world’s “smartest” cities, only three Canadian cities cracked the list.
No, that doesn’t mean people living in these cities read the most books or can win a game of Jeopardy!
The 2026 Smart City Index from IMD, the International Institute for Management Development, ranks cities based on factors including technology, infrastructure, quality of life, and more.
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SunSep132026
GH: LITISIP to transform Assemblies into digital hubs for communities
The Head of the Local Government Service, Proefessor Lord Kwaku Mensah, has led the launch of the Local Government Service IT Infrastructure and Systems Improvement Programme (LITISIP), a Smart Cities initiative aimed at transforming local government services through digital technology.
Speaking at the launch on Thursday, September 3, 2026, Professor Mensah said the programme would go beyond connecting government offices by extending digital services and connectivity to communities across the country.
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SunSep132026
Smart Africa calls for accountable public-private collaboration in digital transformation
Smart Africa has called for stronger and more accountable public-private collaboration to shape a trusted and inclusive global digital future, with governments and businesses urged to move beyond consultation towards joint action.
The call was made during the opening Council Panel of the second Annual Global Digital Collaboration (GDC26) Conference in Geneva, where Smart Africa was represented by Dr Ralph Oyini Mbouna, Director of Digital Transformation and Services and a member of the GDC Council.
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SunSep132026
Tanzania’s digital education transformation begins with the teacher
Tanzania’s journey towards a digitally enabled education system is gaining new momentum as teachers are increasingly equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to integrate technology into teaching, learning and assessment.
The direction was vividly demonstrated in Arusha during a four-day ICT training programme that brought together government secondary school teachers from Arusha City and Arusha District, giving them practical experience in digital tools, artificial intelligence, digital content, learner assessment, school data management and open educational resources.
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SatSep122026
US: The Smart City Security Imperative: Lessons from New York's IoT Cyber Defense Program
With millions of connected devices expanding the municipal attack surface, New York City developed a scalable strategy to secure endpoint technology before it becomes the next critical infrastructure vulnerability.
Key Highlights
- Urban centers are vital to national prosperity but face increasing threats from physical and cyber attacks targeting infrastructure and IoT devices.
- NYC Cyber Command developed a ground-up cybersecurity program to inventory, monitor, and secure IoT and smart building systems across the city, overcoming legal and cultural barriers.
- Municipalities must adopt comprehensive strategies that include risk assessments, standardized procurement, and automated device inventories to safeguard against cyber-physical threats.
- Advanced mobile endpoints like autonomous maritime vessels introduce new security challenges, requiring specialized protections such as data encryption and tamper-resistant sensors.
- Despite existing federal and state guidelines, many cities lack coordinated efforts and sufficient budgets to implement effective IoT cybersecurity measures, leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable.
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SatSep122026
CA: Federal government launches digital transformation agency to modernize federal services
Agency will use federal buying power to bolster Canadian digital and AI companies
Ottawa is launching a new federal organization that promises to make use of digital technologies to improve Canadians' access and experience with government services.
A news release from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Thursday outlined the creation of Digital Transformation Canada, which also aims to refine how the government develops, buys and uses technology, among a slew of other priorities.
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SatSep122026
IN: Smart Kashmir, Not Just Srinagar
A smart city cannot be created only by installing technology in selected areas. If a student in Srinagar can easily access online courses, cloud platforms, digital libraries and AI tools while a student in a remote district struggles with basic connectivity, we cannot say that the digital transformation is reaching everyone equally
When we hear the words “smart city”, our imagination often goes towards Srinagar. We think about smart roads, surveillance cameras, intelligent traffic systems, digital services, public Wi-Fi and modern infrastructure. But from my perspective as a technology student from Kupwara, the idea of a smart city needs to be much bigger than what we see in the major urban centres.
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FriSep112026
Türkiye to mandate AI training for all civil servants
The Turkish government will mandate basic artificial intelligence literacy training for all civil servants to ensure secure technology use across offices, the state media reported on Sept. 2.
Coordinated by the Industry and Technology Ministry, the e-learning program aligns with the 2026-2030 National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan. Employees will take applied modules tailored to their roles, while human resources track completion and performance levels.
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FriSep112026
10 Smartest Cities in the World in 2026
A smart city is not necessarily the one with the most futuristic skyline or the most visible technology. Increasingly, the measure of an intelligent city is how effectively technology, infrastructure and public services improve everyday life for residents.
Acccording to Time Out, the 2026 IMD Smart City Index reflects that approach, ranking 148 cities based largely on residents' perceptions of their quality of life and how well their cities address challenges such as mobility, health, sustainability, governance and access to opportunities. IMD's latest findings also highlight the importance of transparency and public trust in determining how successfully cities use technology and infrastructure.
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ThuSep102026
BD: ICT Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam calls for coordinated digital transformation to improve public services
Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Minister for Science and Technology Faqir Mahbub Anam has called for greater coordination among government institutions to make digital transformation more effective and improve public service delivery.
He made the remarks as the chief guest at a seminar titled 'E-ffective e-Governance: Accelerating e-Government and Digital Public Services in Bangladesh' held at Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon in Dhaka, according to a press release.
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ThuSep102026
Discover the Top E-Government Platforms in Lebanon for 2026
Lebanon's shift towards e-government services plays a pivotal role in the nation's digital transformation. These digital platforms enable citizens and residents to access official information and processes online, minimizing the dependence on physically visiting governmental offices. These platforms provide insights into required documents, fees, and steps necessary for completing various government transactions.
In 2026, several e-platforms stand out in Lebanon, including the Dawlati Platform, alongside electronic services from the Ministry of Finance and the Directorate General of General Security, among other official government sites. The services available vary depending on the governmental authority and transaction type.
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ThuSep102026
NA: Government told to stop making citizens carry ID copies
Home affairs, immigration, safety and security Minister Lucia Iipumbu has called on the government to stop making citizens repeatedly prove their identity and carry the same certified documents between offices, saying digital transformation should make public services faster and less burdensome.
Iipumbu made the remarks on Monday at the official launch of Namibia’s National Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) under the DigiNam initiative in Windhoek.
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WedSep092026
PH: Camarines Sur launches smart city project
An expansive hub for business, leisure and wellness is rising in the capital town of Pili in Camarines Sur, laying the platform for the province’s transformation as the next smart city development in Luzon.
The 200-hectare CamSur Uptown, formally launched last week, will host mixed-use commercial buildings, a digital campus, an artificial intelligence laboratory, logistics and manufacturing facilities, resorts and parks, medical and lifestyle centers and a golf course.
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WedSep092026
TZ: Government calls on Schools to priorities ICT training
The Government has called on schools across the country to prioritize Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training for students in order to keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital landscape and the growing role of technology in modern society.
The Government said that, given the rapid pace of technological advancement, schools should invest in modern and reliable infrastructure that enables students to acquire practical ICT skills. It commended Bunazi Green Acres School, located in Bunazi Township, Kassambya Ward, Missenyi District, Kagera Region, for setting a strong example in ICT education.
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WedSep092026
Singapore safety show launches smart cities initiative
Safety & Security Asia 2026 has launched a Smart Cities Initiative within its five co-located shows in Singapore.
The programme brings together security, fire safety, health and safety, emergency services, and systems integration under a single smart cities banner. It is aimed at government agencies, city planners, infrastructure operators, system integrators, and business leaders involved in connected urban projects.
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WedSep092026
Gabon Draws on Rwanda’s Digital Model to Modernize Public Services
- Gabon plans a government portal that will progressively centralize public services online, with at least 10 services targeted for integration by December 2026.
- A Gabonese delegation spent nearly two weeks in Rwanda studying e-government, digital identity, cybersecurity and public-service digitization.
- Libreville is drawing on Rwanda’s Irembo platform, which now hosts more than 100 services from more than 20 institutions.
Gabon wants to accelerate the digital transformation of its administration by drawing on Rwanda’s experience. A delegation from the Ministry of Interior, Security and Decentralization recently spent nearly two weeks in Kigali studying e-government, digital identity, cybersecurity and the digitization of public services.
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TueSep082026
PH: Japan supports Davao City’s push to become a ‘smart city’
The government of Japan, through its Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism (MLITT), is supporting Davao City in its bid to become a smart city with several projects implemented under the Smart JAMP (Smart City supported by Japan ASEAN Mutual Partnership) program.
The Smart JAMP initiative started in 2020 to help cities across ASEAN, including Davao City, address common urban challenges.
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TueSep082026
QA: Endowments Ministry launches "Meshka" app offering 50 digital services to public
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has launched the "Meshka" digital services application as a unified online platform that enables the public to access a wide diversity of religious and guidance services through a modern and user-friendly experience.
In a statement Sunday, the Ministry highlighted that the move grows out of its efforts to foster digital transformation and improve the service system provided to beneficiaries, in alignment with the Ministry's strategic plan, in addition to supporting the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030 in building a more powerful and creative government sector capable of leveraging digital solutions for the community.
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TueSep082026
How Chinas's 12345 Hotline is rewriting citizen services
In cities around the world, the mechanics of local government often grind slowly: a pothole reported but not repaired, a noise complaint logged but unanswered, a maze of departments passing responsibility from one counter to another. Yet across China, a simple five-digit number—12345—is reshaping how governments respond to citizens and, increasingly, how they anticipate problems before they arise.
What began decades ago as a basic telephone hotline has evolved into one of the most citizen-centric and innovative public sector projects in urban governance. For Professor Alfred Tat-Kei HO, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), the system represents something rare: a smart-city vision that has moved from rhetoric to reality.
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TueSep082026
VN: Bắc Ninh aims for top 50 global smart city ranking by 2030
The northern province is investing in 5G, AI and real-time data systems as it pushes to become a centrally governed municipality and crack the world's top 50 smart cities by 2030.
Bắc Ninh, a northern province on the outskirts of Hà Nội, has set a goal of ranking among the world's top 50 smart cities by 2030, an ambition officials say is central to its broader push to become a centrally governed municipality.
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MonSep072026
IN: Odisha: Sambalpur to Become Smart City! Union Government Approves Major Urban Upgrade
Key Points
Sambalpur will become a smart city with a ₹103‑crore project approved by the Union government. AI cameras, ICCC, and modern systems will improve traffic, safety, sanitation, and emergency response.
The city of Sambalpur is set to undergo a major transformation into a smart city, with the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approving a ₹103‑crore project.
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MonSep072026
Kuwait Municipality accelerates digital transformation, targets paperless operations by year-end
- Building permits can now be issued in less than 48 hours, while millions of engineering records have been digitized and more than 85% of direct municipal services are available through Sahel.
Kuwait Municipality is accelerating its transition to a fully digital operating model, with electronic building permits, online licensing, smart inspections and digital archiving becoming increasingly integrated into its daily operations.
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MonSep072026
ZA: Gauteng reaches new digital transformation milestone
More than 1 200 sites are connected to the Gauteng Provincial Network, while digital initiatives have supported more than 25 000 people across the province. Gauteng’s digital transformation continues to change how residents access government services, with more than 1 200 government, healthcare and school sites connected and 59 e-Services developed through the Gauteng Digital Platform. According to Gauteng Department of e-Government media liaison officer Sithembiso Ndlovu, the department is marking 11 years of building a more connected and digitally enabled province since its establishment in 2015.
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SunSep062026
Nigeria’s Government Goes Digital—After Spending Years Teaching Paperwork How to Survive
Nigeria’s on digital attempt to move government information and public services online is not exactly a new romance with technology. The country has been pursuing e-government for years, with earlier policies and programmes already envisioning one-stop online government services, paperless administration and digital interaction between citizens and public institutions. What is changing now is the scale and intensity of the push, as the Federal Government attempts to turn the long-running digital ambition into something Nigerians can actually use without first printing three copies, attaching passport photographs and locating an office with a missing signboard.
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SunSep062026
MY: Selangor looks to AI to boost govt services, efficiency
Selangor is moving towards becoming an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered state, with AI set to be integrated into government operations and public services to improve efficiency.
State Islamic Affairs and Digital Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah said the next phase of the state's Smart City agenda would focus on using data and AI to shape policies and improve services.
"Selangor completed 60 initiatives under its Smart City programme from 2016 to 2025, including the integration of applications and systems to monitor public assistance, as well as digital platforms for city management.
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SunSep062026
KE: Ruto announces Ksh4B Malaba smart city project
President William Ruto explained that the smart city, which will have 2,000 affordable housing units and other amenities, will create jobs and business opportunities for the residents, and attract investors to the border town.
The Government will invest Ksh4 billion in a new smart city in Malaba, Busia County, President William Ruto has announced.
The President explained that the smart city, which will have 2,000 affordable housing units and other amenities, will create jobs and business opportunities for the residents, and attract investors to the border town.
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SunSep062026
ID: AI literacy essential to navigate digital-era work dynamics: Ministry
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria says workers in Indonesia must understand artificial intelligence (AI) technology related to their jobs to navigate the changing dynamics of work in the digital era.
"This dilemma is real, because the rapid advancement of generative AI has changed the way we work, make decisions, and serve the public," Patria said in a statement received here on Saturday.
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SatSep052026
NG: FG adopts AI to improve public service, rank MDA websites
The Federal Government has said it is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public service delivery as part of efforts to deepen digital transformation across ministries, departments and agencies.
The Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) Dr Dasuki Arabi, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday at the Stakeholders Engagement and Inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team for the seventh edition of the ranking of websites of Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
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SatSep052026
AL: Rama: AI Will Put Government Services in Citizens’ Hands in Real Time
Prime Minister Edi Rama said artificial intelligence will help make government services more transparent and responsive, allowing citizens to track their requests in real time.
Speaking after the government’s expanded meeting in Pogradec, Rama said a new digital system will allow citizens to submit requests, follow their progress and see which institution is responsible for each case.
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SatSep052026
NG: Adamawa: SSG’s Office Advances Digital Transformation with E-Document Management Training in Yola
The Office of the Secretary to the Adamawa State Government has taken another significant step towards modernising its administrative operations with a one-day training workshop on the E-Document Management System (EDMS).
The training, held on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Alheri Royal Guest House in Yola, brought together selected staff of the SSG’s Office for practical sessions aimed at strengthening digital records management and accelerating the transition from traditional paper-based processes to electronic administration.
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FriSep042026
EE: Tallinn's buses help identify missing and damaged traffic signs
To map the condition of traffic signs, researchers at Tallinn University of Technology have installed sensors on the front of three Tallinn city buses that collect visual information while driving.
Researchers at Tallinn University of Technology installed sensors and AI‑based camera systems on Tallinn city buses to detect poorly visible or damaged traffic signs. The goal of the project is to obtain a better overview of the condition of traffic signs and thereby improve traffic safety.
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FriSep042026
Turkmenistan accelerates digital transformation of economy and public services
The country is introducing artificial intelligence, 5G networks, online payments and virtual tours. Laws on the internet and e-government have been adopted.
Turkmenistan is implementing the “Concept for the Development of the Digital Economy for 2026–2028,” aimed at the innovative formation of the economy and strengthening its competitiveness. The country has adopted the laws “On Legal Regulation of Internet Development,” “On E-Government,” “On Electronic Documents,” and other regulatory acts. In 2026, declared the year of “Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Determined Winged Steeds,” work is underway on the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence. This information is reported by Arzuw.news, citing the publication “Neutral Turkmenistan.”
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FriSep042026
JP: Next-gen smart city to be developed in Tokyo
At a glance
- Who: NTT Docomo; Mitsubishi Estate.
- What: The companies are collaborating on a next-generation smart city in Tokyo.
- Why: The cluster will contribute to the development of Japan’s telecommunications technology and urban development, and the creation of new use cases.
- Where: The city is located in the Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho area of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
NTT Docomo and Mitsubishi Estate will collaborate on the smart city in the Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho area, based on the Whole Town Workplace Concept.
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ThuSep032026
Pakistani company launched the implementation of a “smart city” project in Khiva
Facilitated by the Embassy of Uzbekistan, Pakistani company “Habib Rafiq Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.” (HRL) has commenced work on a “smart city” project in Khiva, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.
During the visit, HRL delegation toured the Khorezm region and signed a memorandum of understanding with the regional Khokimiyat (administration) to implement the investment project.
Project entails the construction of a new “smart city” as part of the expansion of ancient Khiva.
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ThuSep032026
Kenya and South Korea Deepen Cooperation on Konza Smart City and Digital Innovation
Tanui said discussions reviewed the development of Konza Technopolis, including the policy and institutional support provided by the Kenyan government and coordination among institutions involved in the project.
Kenya is seeking to deepen its cooperation with South Korea on smart cities, digital infrastructure, innovation and emerging technologies as it advances plans to build a globally competitive digital economy.
Principal Secretary for the State Department for ICT and Digital Economy, Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, CBS, said this during a meeting with a delegation from the University of Seoul and the Korea Development Institute (KDI).
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ThuSep032026
TT: Govt to digitise land systems and services
The Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs (MLLA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the digital transformation of Trinidad and Tobago’s land-related systems and services.
In a news release, the Ministry confirmed the MoU is connected to a multi-year project, entitled “Digital Transformation of Land-Related Services.”
Minister of Land and Legal Affairs, Saddam Hosein, said, “Digital transformation must be about people. It must make it easier for citizens and businesses to access Government services, eliminate administrative bottlenecks, and build a more responsive, transparent public sector.”
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WedSep022026
CH: Zurich: This European City Was Just Named the World’s ‘Smartest’—and It’s Held the Top Spot for 7 Consecutive Years
Zurich topped a ranking of 148 cities based on residents’ perceptions of technology, infrastructure, quality of life, sustainability, and inclusiveness.
What makes a city truly smart isn’t just cutting-edge technology. A smart city also improves its residents’ daily lives, using innovation to tackle familiar problems, from traffic and housing to public transportation and sustainability. For travelers, the result can be just as noticeable: A city that works well for its residents often becomes easier, more enjoyable, and more interesting to explore.
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WedSep022026
AU: Victoria: Smart Cities, Big Returns: How Local Government Can Do More with Less
Local governments face a familiar challenge of needing to balance tight budgets and rate pressures, with rising community expectations for reliable infrastructure and rapid service delivery. In response, forward-thinking councils are turning to smart city technologies to optimise public assets, streamline maintenance, and improve resource allocation.
At its core, a "smart city" is not about futuristic gimmicks or technology for its own sake. A smart city integrates connected digital technologies, such as sensors and data networks into physical public infrastructure to be more efficient, sustainable and liveable. By equipping assets like drainage networks, bins, vehicles, buildings, and public lighting with Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, councils can gather granular, real-time spatial data. This informs capital works planning, asset life-cycle management, predictive maintenance schedules, and resource allocation, which in turn helps infrastructure work smarter for both residents and businesses.
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WedSep022026
JP: NTT Docomo, Mitsubishi Estate to build 5G-powered smart city clusters in Tokyo
NTT Docomo and Mitsubishi Estate Corporation have agreed to develop next-generation, 5G-powered smart city clusters in the Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho districts of Tokyo's Marunouchi area.
NTT Docomo and Mitsubishi Estate Corporation are developing next-generation, 5G-powered smart city clusters in the Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho districts of Tokyo's Marunouchi area.
The Marunouchi area is one of Japan's leading office and commercial districts, experiencing high volumes of daily data traffic.
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TueSep012026
VN: Digital transformation in public sector serves national growth
Alongside preventive capabilities, agencies and organisations must proactively build capacity for detection, response, and recovery to ensure when an incident occurs, essential operations can be maintained and quickly restored to normalcy.
Digital transformation in the public sector must focus on building sustainable infrastructure and ensuring data security for national growth, experts said at a seminar on Monday.
Speaking at the seminar on digital transformation in the public sector, Vũ Duy Hiền, Deputy Secretary General of the Vietnam National Cybersecurity Association, said that the nation's digital transformation is entering a new phase of development.
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TueSep012026
Vietnam drafts new law to strengthen electronic identification
Vietnam is laying the legal foundations to cover a host of new assets under electronic ID and to support cross-border transactions. Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice has published the latest draft of the Electronic Identification and Authentication Law.
The draft aims to establish a unified legal framework for e-ID activities, safeguarding data sovereignty, protecting personal information and preventing identity forgery and fraud, reports VnEconomy.
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MonAug312026
IN: Telangana: Nalgonda will be turned into super smart city: Komatireddy
RS 1,400 crore worth of works underway; focus on water, roads and drainage
Minister for Roads & Buildings and Cinematography Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has reiterated his commitment to transforming Nalgonda into a super smart city, announcing a series of major infrastructure projects aimed at driving all-round development across the constituency.
The Minister was speaking after inaugurating additional rooms and a conference hall constructed at a cost of Rs2 crore at the Nalgonda Club here on Sunday.
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MonAug312026
PK: Islamabad: HRL Group Initiates the Process of Developing a Smart City in Khorezm Region, Republic of Uzbekistan
On 19 August 2026, the senior management of Habib Rafiq Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd. (HRL), one of Pakistan’s leading conglomerates with extensive expertise in construction, engineering, infrastructure, and real estate development, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Khorezm Region, Republic of Uzbekistan, marking an important step toward the proposed development of a new smart city as part of the expansion of the historic city of Khiva.
This agreement represents a significant milestone for the future of Khiva and the Khorezm Region, opening new opportunities for sustainable urban development, investment, innovation, and regional connectivity.
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MonAug312026
VN: Ho Chi Minh City builds smart city based on data management and planning
Among the nine core principles identified by the smart city project, the most notable is the order of priority: placing citizens and businesses at the center; using data as the foundation; ensuring interconnection, integration, and shared usage; guaranteeing information security and privacy.
Ho Chi Minh City is shifting its smart city development focus from isolated technological applications to data-driven governance. In this new approach, urban planning is identified as the "spatial framework" to connect data across sectors, support forecasting, and enhance the quality of decision-making.
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MonAug312026
The Role of CCTV in Smart Cities
Around the world, cities are becoming smarter by implementing technologies that improve their public services, transport, energy, and safety. As cities continue to expand, local governments and companies are seeking new solutions to maintain the city infrastructure and develop a safer environment for residents and visitors. Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) is one of the most beneficial technologies of the modern day for city security.
Modern CCTV systems record video footage, but there’s more to them. They, along with smart software, high-speed networks and cloud-based solutions, provide real-time management, public safety and city authorities with informed management decisions. Within the context of the broader smart city mission, professional CCTV installation is a foundation for the security infrastructure, encompassing both commercial CCTV installation in London and CCTV solutions for retail centres, offices, public buildings and facilities.
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SunAug302026
IN: Telangana: Zahirabad Industrial Smart City targets INR 15,000 crore investment by March 2028
Synopsis
- The Telangana government is targeting completion of the 3,245-acre Zahirabad Industrial Smart City by March 2028, with the project expected to attract around INR 15,000 crore in investment and generate nearly two lakh direct and indirect jobs. Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu announced the timeline during a National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust meeting. The state holds a 51% stake through its land contribution, while the Centre is supporting infrastructure development. Water-supply tendering has been completed and other essential infrastructure is being developed under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction model.
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SunAug302026
IN: DARPG Holds 20th National e-Governance Webinar on Government Process Re-engineering for Digital Transformation
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) organised the 20th National e-Governance Webinar (NeGW) on the theme, “Government Process Re-engineering by use of technology for Digital Transformation (Central Level)”, showcasing two National Award-winning digital governance initiatives.
The webinar was chaired by Avanish Kumar Mishra, Joint Secretary, DARPG, and featured AgriStack of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and e-Jagriti of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, which were recognised under the Central Level Initiatives category of the National Awards for e-Governance 2026.
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SatAug292026
Cayala: Guatemala’s private 15-minute city
Juan Carlos Lopez, CTO and Chief of the Value Management Office at Cayala, explains how agile transformation, digital infrastructure and community-led services are supporting the expansion of one of Central America’s largest private cities.
Juan Carlos Lopez is CTO and Chief of the Value Management Office at Cayala, one of the largest private cities in Central America. Located in Zone 16 of Guatemala City, Cayala was conceived as a “city within a city” where everything is within walking distance. Its master plan is based on the 15-minute city concept, combining homes, offices, shops, restaurants, hotels and leisure facilities in a walkable environment, with commercial space on the lower floors, apartments and offices above, and parking located underground.
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SatAug292026
VN: Ho Chi Minh City: Smart urban development linked to digital governance
On August 20, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Construction Science and Technology, held a seminar on “Solutions for Building and Developing a Smart City in Ho Chi Minh City."
Speaking at the seminar, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong said that as a hub for the economy, finance, science and technology, innovation and international trade, Ho Chi Minh City is gradually affirming its role as a key growth pole with strong spillover effects on the region and the country as a whole.
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SatAug292026
VN: From the Ground Up: How Vinhomes Is Building Cities to Global Smart-City Standards
As global investors increasingly evaluate cities through measurable resilience, governance and sustainability, Vinhomes is taking an uncommon approach, embedding internationally recognized smart-city standards into large-scale developments from day one.
Through landmark partnerships with global certification bodies, the company is seeking to demonstrate that future cities can be designed not only to be greener and smarter, but also to perform against internationally benchmarked metrics.
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FriAug282026
US: North Carolina: City of Charlotte unveils new digital kiosks
The next time you travel near Five Points Plaza, you'll notice something new. The City of Charlotte installed its first of 30 interactive digital kiosks at the intersection of Beatties Ford Road and West Fifth Street — more than any other city in North Carolina — in partnership with IKE Smart City.
"This is about more than having the most kiosks in North Carolina. It's about creating opportunities for our corridors and our small and minority-owned businesses," Mayor Pro Tem James "Smuggie" Mitchell said during the city's ribbon cutting.
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FriAug282026
ID: Better data can build more connected cities
At the Digital Transformation Indonesia Conference and Expo (DTI-CX) 2026, government and industry leaders highlighted the importance of data integration in building more connected and efficient cities.
A combination of factors, including population growth, increased mobility, and the expansion of the digital economy are making large cities increasingly complex to manage.
In Indonesian cities like Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) metropolitan area, a major centre of growth, the situation was even more complex as financial, commercial, industrial and trading activities were concentrated in the same geographic area.
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FriAug282026
VN: Ho Chi Minh City maps out plan to enter top 50 smart cities globally by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City has laid out a smart-city development plan and key solutions to become a leading smart city and rank among the world’s top 50 by 2030, Nguyen Manh Cuong, an alternate member of the Party Central Committee and deputy chairman of the municipal administration, said on Thursday.
The remarks were made at a conference on solutions for building and developing a smart city in Ho Chi Minh City, jointly organized by the municipal Department of Construction and the city's Association of Construction Science and Technology.
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FriAug282026
IN: 4 Industrial Smart Cities Completed Under NICDP, 5 More in the Pipeline: Check Projects, Investment and Locations
Synopsis:
- The Government has completed four of its biggest industrial smart city projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). This article covers projects, their features and few smart cities that are likely to be completed before 2027.
The Government has completed four industrial smart city projects, under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) in Gujarat, Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area (SBIA) in Maharashtra, Integrated Industrial Township (IIT) in Greater Noida and Vikram Udyogpuri in Madhya Pradesh, in a major milestone.
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ThuAug272026
KR: Naver wins Saudi approval for national digital twin platform
Naver has secured official approval for its cloud-based digital twin platform as Saudi Arabia’s national standard platform for local governments, opening the door for the tech giant to expand its smart city technology across the country.
The company announced on Thursday that Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority (DGA) approved its platform for local government deployments, establishing a common technology framework for urban planning, infrastructure management, public safety and municipal operations.
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ThuAug272026
ID: Marulina Outlines Three Keys to Smart City Development
Jakarta Communication, Informatics and Statistics (Kominfotik) Agency Head Marulina Dewi outlined three keys to smart city development in Jakarta: lead, transform, and impact.
Marulina said organizational readiness, human resource capacity, governance, and data integration are essential to ensuring technology is implemented in a coordinated way across government agencies (OPDs).
"The most important thing is ensuring that organizations, institutions, and government agencies are ready to make technology truly impactful and part of public services," Marulina said at the JAKI & Fellowship Cities Forum (JFCF) 2026 at Jakarta City Hall on Thursday (8/20).
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WedAug262026
MY: Penang set to be named first smart city in the country
Penang's growth of some seven per cent last year was marginally higher than the national average of 5.6 per cent.
PLANMalaysia is poised to name Penang as the first smart city in the country in line with efforts of local governments to incorporate smart urban ecosystems in the state.
PLANMalaysia director-general Datuk Alias Rameli said the status would be unveiled later this year.
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TueAug252026
Jamaica's Digital Future Begins in the Classroom through the Joint SDG Fund
Accelerating the SDGs
Jamaica has entered the final year of implementation of the Government of Jamaica and United Nations SDG Joint Programme on Digital Transformation for Education, a flagship initiative supported through the Joint SDG Fund and the contributions of development partners, including the European Union and its member states. This is a pivotal moment for Jamaica's efforts to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Since its launch, the Programme has helped pilot innovative solutions, strengthen collaboration and lay the foundation for long-term transformation across the education sector.
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TueAug252026
AI in Kazakhstan’s regions: new approach to digital governance
The Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan has approved a new version of the Methodology for Building a Smart City / Smart Region. The document defines unified approaches to the transformation of regions based on artificial intelligence and modern technologies.
The methodology is aimed at moving from individual digital projects to the creation of a unified intelligent system for managing territories - AI-Native cities & regions.
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TueAug252026
IN: Telangana: Sangareddy: Zaheerabad Smart City to Boost Industry and Employment: Minister Sridhar Babu
In Short
- Speaking on the occasion, Sridhar Babu announced that development works for the Zaheerabad Smart City would be completed by March 2028 and assured that the projects, being executed under the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model, would be finished within the stipulated timeframe.
IT and Industries Minister for Telangana state Duddilla Sridhar Babu stated that the Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City would provide a fresh boost to Telangana's industrial sector and generate direct and indirect employment opportunities for 200,000 people once fully operational. He mentioned that the target is to attract investments worth approximately ₹15,000 crore for the smart city, which is being developed across 3,245 acres.
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MonAug242026
Morocco Establishes Four Institutes to Drive AI, Industry, and Smart Cities
Morocco has formalized four “Jazari” institutes focused on artificial intelligence, education, industry, and smart cities as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.
Morocco has established four public-interest groups dedicated to artificial intelligence, education, industry, and smart cities, following the publication of joint decisions approving their constitutive agreements in the country’s Official Gazette.
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MonAug242026
KW: Government moves to digitize paper records and bring AI into daily work
- Justice and Health ministries to lead first phase of plan to convert handwritten records into digital files
- First phase is expected to include medical prescriptions, patient reports, case files, investigations and other handwritten records used by departments within the two ministries
The government is moving to accelerate digital transformation across ministries and government institutions by converting paper records and handwritten documents into digital files that can be stored, accessed and shared electronically.
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MonAug242026
Jamaica’s digital future begins in the classroom
Jamaica has entered the final year of implementation of the Government of Jamaica and United Nations SDG Joint Programme on Digital Transformation for Education, a flagship initiative supported through the Joint SDG Fund and the contributions of development partners, including the European Union and its member states.
This is a pivotal moment for Jamaica’s efforts to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since its launch, the programme has helped pilot innovative solutions, strengthen collaboration and lay the foundation for long-term transformation across the education sector.
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SunAug232026
How AI could reshape Saudi public services
Experts say success will depend on strong data, governance, trust and clear boundaries for human oversight
Saudi Arabia’s next phase of digital transformation could see artificial intelligence move beyond supporting individual government services to reshaping how public services are designed around citizens’ lives.
The Kingdom has already built strong digital foundations through years of investment in online services, cloud infrastructure and data capabilities under Vision 2030. In the 2024 UN E-Government Development Index, Saudi Arabia ranked sixth globally, placing it among the world’s leading digital governments.
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SunAug232026
India’s First AI City Near Bengaluru: Why the Bidadi Smart City Project Is Facing Farmer Protests
Synopsis:
- Farmers have protested over the proposed greenfield townships being built on their agricultural lands in Bidadi Karnataka. This article explores the compensation, village-wise opposition, consent, government’s response and the recent developments with regard to the project.
The proposed Bidadi AI City in Karnataka, has been designed to be one of the biggest technology and urban development hubs close to Bengaluru. The proposed project has faced protests from farmers for land acquisition. The project is shown as a greenfield opportunity to bring investment in technology and artificial intelligence. Now the disagreement has become a major problem for the project, while some villages have agreed to the acquisition, others are against it.
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SatAug222026
Kenya Eyes Chinese Investment in Broadband, Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure
The talks focused on digital infrastructure, broadband connectivity, smart cities and the wider digital economy, with Kenya seeking partnerships that can bring investment, innovation and technical expertise into the sector.
Kenya is exploring deeper cooperation with China on digital transformation following discussions between the government and Guodong Network Communication Group.
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SatAug222026
VN: Can Tho accelerates the development of a smart city.
On the morning of August 13th, the City's Smart Urban Development Coordination Council held its second meeting to assess the progress of tasks and projects and to provide feedback on key priorities for the coming period. Mr. Truong Canh Tuyen, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the City People's Committee, and Chairman of the Coordination Council, presided over the meeting.
Attending the meeting were the Vice Chairmen of the City People's Committee and leaders of departments and agencies who are members of the City's Smart City Development Coordination Council.
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SatAug222026
ET: Addis Ababa Accelerates Smart City Transformation Through Digital Services
The Digital System being implemented in the Ethiopian capital is modernizing the city and streamlining public Service-delivery.
Modern digital systems that have benefited residents of Addis Ababa and are accelerating the city’s journey toward becoming a smart city are being widely implemented.
Significant attention is being given to large-scale infrastructure development and human-resource development in order to sustainably address the limitations in service delivery that have long been a concern for the city’s residents.
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FriAug212026
Empowering Citizens: India's Digital Revolution Accelerates
Key Takeaways
- The Indian government launched the Digital India programme in July 2015 to leverage technology for citizen benefit.
- UMANG has over 11.66 crore registered users and supports 2,575 services, facilitating around 798 crore transactions.
- DigiLocker, with 72 crore users, offers access to 5,437 document types and has seen a similar volume of document transactions.
- Over 4 lakh Common Service Centres have been established to enhance digital access in rural areas, alongside initiatives to promote digital literacy.
The Digital India programme, launched in 2015, successfully expands tech access with platforms like UMANG and DigiLocker. These services enhance digital literacy and access across India. With millions of users, the initiative is driving a digital transformation by integrating with infrastructure components to deliver seamless, paperless governmental services.
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FriAug212026
IN: Odisha to launch OSWAS 3.0 to strengthen paperless governance
The Odisha government will launch the OSWAS 3.0 project to further strengthen good governance through digital transformation.
The state Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, today approved the tender for the project, said Chief Secretary Anu Garg.
The government will implement the OSWAS 3.0 project with an allocation of Rs 122.60 crore, she added.
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FriAug212026
Bahamas to ‘accelerate’ digital Gov’t with Estonia partnership
The Bahamas will seek to leverage Estonia’s “model for e-governance” to “accelerate” its own roll-out of digitised public services, a Cabinet minister has affirmed.
Sebas Bastian, minister of innovation and national development, in a statement said a just-signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Baltic state establishes a long-term partnership and co-operation that will help to advance digital transformation and innovation in The Bahamas.
Besides learning from Estonia, regarded as being among the world’s digital society and government leaders, the agreement will also seek to foster Bahamian entrepreneurs and creativity in this sector so that the country builds increased capacity.
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FriAug212026
IN: Haryana: Officials directed to complete Karnal Smart City projects before deadlines
DC reviews progress of ongoing works; sets August 20 deadline for minor pending works
Deputy Commissioner (DC)-cum- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Karnal Smart City Ltd. (KSCL), Dr Anand Kumar Sharma on Wednesday reviewed the progress of various ongoing Smart City projects and directed officials and construction agencies to complete several key projects within fixed deadlines.
While reviewing various projects being carried out under the KSCL at its office, Dr Sharma discussed the progress of these projects and directed officials to complete the Phase-I and Phase-II works of redevelopment of Karna Stadium by December.
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ThuAug202026
IN: The Next Phase of Governance: Digital Services, Inclusion and Smarter Public Administration
The measure of a modern government is increasingly linked to how easily citizens can access its services. A government office that requires citizens to repeatedly visit, submit physical documents, and wait for approvals belongs to an older model of administration. The emerging model is one where citizens can access services through digital platforms without having to physically approach government offices for routine requirements.
This shift from physical-first administration to digital-first governance is transforming the way public services are delivered. Digital platforms, e-files, online payments, electronic records and integrated citizen-service systems are reducing paperwork, shortening processing times and improving transparency. At the same time, the rapid expansion of digital governance is creating new priorities around connectivity, digital literacy, cybersecurity, data protection and reliable authentication.
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ThuAug202026
VN: Digital data - the key to opening up modern urban management methods in Hanoi
The introduction of the digital map-based traffic infrastructure management system into operation creates a foundation for Hanoi City to shift from manual, distributed management methods to data-based management, towards building a smart city.
From manual management to "digital profiles" for infrastructure
Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo identifies science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as key development drivers. To concretize this orientation, Hanoi City has put the Traffic Infrastructure Management System on a digital map into operation.
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WedAug192026
Artificial Intelligence Applications for Smart Cities Market Evolution: Powering Intelligent Urban Infrastructure
The global Artificial Intelligence Applications for Smart Cities Market is entering a period of rapid expansion as municipalities, government agencies, and urban service providers increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into connected infrastructure. AI technologies are enabling cities to move beyond traditional monitoring systems toward intelligent, data-driven operations capable of improving mobility, energy efficiency, public safety, healthcare delivery, and other essential urban services.
According to Verified Market Research®, the Artificial Intelligence Applications for Smart Cities Market was valued at USD 50.60 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 350.00 Billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 27.8% during the forecast period. The market's strong growth trajectory reflects accelerating AI adoption across urban operations, increasing demand for real-time decision-making, and the continued development of connected city infrastructure.
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WedAug192026
GH: Digital transformation needs more than government alone — Digital Technology Director
The Director of the Digital Technology Directorate at the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Dr. Samuel Antwi-Gyekyi, has urged stronger collaboration to accelerate Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.
“Digital transformation cannot be driven by government alone,” Dr. Antwi-Gyekyi said, calling for partnerships between the public sector, industry, academia, entrepreneurs and development partners to translate policy into jobs, innovation and economic growth.
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TueAug182026
US: How Universities Are Turning Their Connected Campuses Into Smart Cities
Advanced smart city research projects adapt to changing regulatory and funding conditions.
A university is a small city in itself: There’s lighting, waste management, traffic control. That means, when researchers look to optimize a campus, they can simultaneously build a “smart cities” proof of concept for a municipality.
It’s a logical fit. “Universities are often at the cutting edge of technology. What they lack is a city use case,” says Chris Lucero, technology and design director for The Connective, a smart city consortium for the greater Phoenix region. Cities meanwhile “have resource constraints and budget issues but would like to pilot new technologies to solve municipal problems.”
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TueAug182026
US: Florida: Green District Files Plans for First Integrated Urban Smart City in Orlando's Historic Parramore Neighborhood
Plans include smart hubs, a vertiport network, affordable housing, and mixed-use development to revitalize the historic community.
The Green District Smart City Live Local Master Plan has been filed with the City of Orlando, marking the first step in a roughly $2 billion revitalization effort for the historic Parramore community in Orlando. This full master plan is designed as a destination that brings together housing, tourism, transportation, jobs, education, culture, technology, public safety and economic mobility in one place, positioning downtown Orlando as a leader in smart city innovation.
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MonAug172026
The digital transformation of India’s judiciary: How the e-Courts Mission is reshaping access to justice
India’s judicial system is undergoing one of the most significant technological transformations in its history. Once characterised by paper files, manual processes and time-consuming physical visits to courts, the justice delivery system is steadily evolving into a digitally enabled, transparent and citizen-centric ecosystem through the e-Courts Mission Mode Project.
The initiative has fundamentally changed how courts function and how citizens interact with the judiciary. Since 2014, both case filings and disposals have nearly tripled, with courts consistently disposing of more cases than are filed each year. More than 753 crore pages of court records have been digitised, while thousands of e-Sewa Kendras have expanded access to judicial services by helping bridge the digital divide. These reforms are making the justice system faster, more transparent and more accessible across the country.
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IfG.CC: eGovernment-Infobrief November 2009
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Liebe Leserinnen und liebe Leser,
wir freuen uns, Ihnen eine neue Ausgabe unseres eGovernment-Infobriefs vorstellen zu dürfen. Unser Infobrief fasst monatlich die wichtigsten auf unserer Competence Site veröffentlichten Inhalte zusammen und informiert Sie in sieben Themenschwerpunkten über aktuelle Entwicklungen und Veranstaltungen zum Thema "eGovernment".
Diesen Infobrief können Sie sich auch online direkt auf unserer Website unter diesem Link anschauen:
http://www.ifgcc.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28674
Ältere Ausgaben unseres Infobriefs finden Sie unter diesem Link:
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Bitte besuchen Sie auch unsere Website http://www.ifg.cc.
Wir wünschen Ihnen eine spannende und informative Lektüre. Wir danken allen RedakteurInnen, die einen Beitrag zum Infobrief geleistet haben.
Das IfG.CC-Team
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Inhalt
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1. Aus dem Institut IfG.CC
A.1 Ausgewählte Aktivitäten
A.1 Brandenburg: Neues vom MoBüD-Projekt
A.2 Brandenburg: Abschluss der Studie „Einführung eines elektronischen Personenstandsregisters im Land Brandenburg“
A.3 Leipzig: Projekt "Organisationsuntersuchung zur IT-Ausstattung und zum eGovernment" in der Stadt Leipzig
1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC
P.1 Zeitschrift " eGovPräsenz": Artikel zum Thema „Kooperationsanforderungen für E-Government: Ist die Verwaltung ausreichend netzwerkfähig?“
1.3 Veranstaltungen/Vorträge des IfG.CC
V.1 Potsdam, Universität Potsdam, WS 2009/2010: Masterkurs „Public Management in an Information Age: An Introduction to eGovernment” an der Universität Potsdam
V.2 Bonn, e-motion Konferenz, 06.11.2009: Vortrag zum Thema „Territorialität im E-Government-Zeitalter
V.3 Petersberg bei Bonn, 12.11. - 13.11: Impulsvortrag zum Thema "Neue Fähigkeiten im eGovernment-Zeitalter" auf dem eGovernment Summit 2009
V.4 Berlin, Hertie School of Governance, 07.12. - 09.12.: Masterkurs “Informatisation of Public Administration/E-Government”
1.4 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen
K.1 Future IT Summit 2010, 15.-17. March 2010, Abu Dhabi, UAE
1.5 Call for Papers
C.1 Bern, Schweiz: Call for Papers: IRSPM2010 Conference Panel "Managing e-Government in Times of Crisis"
1.5 Arbeiten, wo eGovernment erdacht wird: das IfG.CC bietet attraktive Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen
2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats: eLearning und Learning Management Systeme in Entwicklungs- und Schwellenländern
2.1 Brunei: E-Learning System Package For Civil Servants
2.2 India: Schools go the WLAN way
2.3 Network to connect 4000 education institutes in Asia
2.4 Pan-African e-network for education and health care
2.5 India: Goa: GEL to kickstart eVidyalaya
2.6 India: Smart cards to track teacher, student progress in New Delhi Municipal Council schools
2.7 India: Karnataka: Bangalore University plans smart card for students
3. eGovernment in Berlin und Brandenburg
3.1 Brandenburg: Automatische Kennzeichenfahndung in Testphase über 300 Mal eingesetzt
3.2 Brandenburg: Notruf jetzt auch per SMS
4. eGovernment in Deutschland
4.1 Deutschland: Online-Wahl hätte die niedrige Beteiligung an der Bundestagwahl um 6 Punkte verbessert
4.2 Deutschland: De-Mail: vertrauliche Kommunikation im Internet für alle
4.3 Baden-Württemberg: Verzögerung beim Behörden-Digitalfunk
4.4 Deutschland und Österreich nur Breitband-Mittelmaß
5. eGovernment in Europa
5.1 Estonia: President Ilves cast his vote for Abja Rural Municipality Council by Internet from Macedonia
5.2 Finnland erklärt Breitbandzugang zum Grundrecht
5.3 IT&C Minister Sandu: e-Romania will provide nearly 600 online services
5.4 Government Works to Bring the EU IT Agency to Estonia
5.5 UK: Government opens data to public
5.6 UK third in OECD European e-government report
6. eGovernment weltweit
6.1 Singapore forges new e-gov deal with Oman
6.2 Australia: Privacy fears on post office push
6.3 Australia: Governments change direction on health e-records
6.4 UN warns the next world war will be online
6.5 Nigeria accepts 7-nation partnership on e-government
6.6 Central African Backbone project goes ahead
6.7 South Korea: Seoul to launch first e-government organization
6.8 South Korea: Republic Of Korea Supports e-Government In The Pacific
7. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen des laufenden Monats
7.1 03.11. – 05.11., Washington, USA: World e-Parliament Conference 2009
7.2 05.11. - 06.11., Berlin, Deutschland: E-Government-Standards für Wirtschaft und Verwaltung in Europa
7.3 09.11. – 12.11., London, UK: 4th International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-2009)
7.4 17.11. - 19.11., Manama, Bahrain: MENA ICT 09
7.5 24.11. – 25.11., Berlin, Deutschland: Moderner Staat - 13. Fachmesse und Kongress
7.6 25.11., London, UK: Future Democracy '09
8. Ihre Beiträge in unserem eGovernment-Infobrief
9. Ihre Werbung auf unserer Website oder im eGovernment-Infobrief
10. Impressum
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1. Aus dem Institut IfG.CC
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A.1 Ausgewählte Aktivitäten
A.1 Brandenburg: Neues vom MoBüD-Projekt
Am 21.10.2009 fand unter Beteiligung von Mitarbeitern des IfG.CC im Innenministerium des Landes Brandenburg eine Veranstaltung zur Einführung von Mobilen Bürgerdiensten (MoBüD) im Land Brandenburg statt. Teilnehmer, waren neben den Vertretern der Pilotkommunen Potsdam, Wittstock/Dosse, Blankenfelde-Mahlow und Rüdersdorf, auch Vertreter des Innenministeriums, der Staatskanzlei, des Städte- und Gemeindebundes und des Zentralen IT-Dienstleisters des Landes Brandenburg (ZIT BB).
Der Brandenburgische IT-Dienstleister (ZIT-BB) hat in Zusammenarbeit mit dem IfG.CC und T-Systems einen modernen und technisch auf neustem Stand befindlichen MoBüD-Koffer entwickelt, mit dem sich Bürgerdienste mobil anbieten lassen. Im Rahmen der Veranstaltung wurde der Koffer und seine Komponenten von den Herstellern vorgestellt und anschließend vom Brandenburgischen IT-Dienstleister (ZIT-BB) an die drei Pilotkommunen übergeben. Das IfG.CC unterstützt und begleitet das Projekt fachlich; insbesondere wurden durch das IfG.CC Fragen der praktischen und organisatorische Umsetzung sowie der Techniknutzung im täglichen Verwaltungsbetrieb bearbeitet. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Anwendung der Mobüd-Lösung im ländlichen Raum, um vor den Hintergrund der Folgen des demografischen Wandels eine Aufrechterhaltung bestimmter Leistungen ortsnah in der Fläche zu ermöglichen.
Konkret werden durch das IfG.CC in dem Projekt im Rahmen der fachwissenschaftlichen Unterstützung Handlungsleitfäden und praktische Umsetzungshinweise erarbeitet, damit auch kleine Kommunen die Lösung nutzen können. Ausgewertet werden auch die Erfahrungen der Stadt Potsdam, die im November mit dem Piloteinsatz ihrer Koffer beginnen wird.
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A.2 Brandenburg: Abschluss der Studie „Einführung eines elektronischen Personenstandsregisters im Land Brandenburg“
Ab 2014 ist gesetzlich vorgeschrieben, dass Standesämter ein elektronisches Personenstandsregister führen. Wie dieses im Land Brandenburg unter Wirtschaftlichkeitsgesichtspunkten zu organisieren ist und welche weiteren Anforderungen an die Umsetzung zu erfüllen sind, dafür hat das IfG.CC eine umfangreiche Studie erstellt, die am 16.10.2009 in einer Abschlusspräsentation im Ministeriums des Innern des Landes Brandenburg vorgestellt wurde. Teilgenommen haben Vertreter des Ministeriums, vom Städte- und Gemeindebund Brandenburg, der TUIV AG und vom Fachverband der Standesbeamten in Brandenburg.
Ziel der Veranstaltung war es, die grundlegenden Ergebnisse der Studie vorzustellen, aus der jeweiligen Sicht der Teilnehmer zu diskutieren und sich über die nächsten Schritte bei der Umsetzung des elektronischen Personanstandsregisters zu verständigen.
Das IfG.CC hatte in der Studie mehrere Modelle für den Betrieb des Registers und des Fachverfahrens hinsichtlich ihrer Wirtschaftlichkeit, der Realisierbarkeit und unter Sicherheitsaspekten im Land Brandenburg untersucht und ein Modell für die Nacherfassung der bisher in Papierform vorliegenden Personenstandsregister entwickelt. Auf der Grundlage der Ergebnisse der Studie wurde entschieden, dass im Land Brandenburg ein zentrales Personenstandsregister aufgebaut und das Fachverfahren (zunächst) weiterhin durch die Kommunen selbst betrieben wird. Die Nacherfassung wird – eventuell mit Unterstützung durch zusätzlich bestellte Standesbeamte – dezentral vor Ort vorgenommen. Erster Schritt der Umsetzung im Land Brandenburg wird der Aufbau des zentralen Personenstandsregisters sein.
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A.3 Leipzig, Sachsen: Projekt "Organisationsuntersuchung zur IT-Ausstattung und zum eGovernment" in der Stadt Leipzig
Das IfG.CC wurde zusammen mit KPMG von der Stadt Leipzig beauftragt, eine Organisationsuntersuchung zur IT-Ausstattung und zum eGovernment durchzuführen. Das IfG.CC ist für die fachwissenschaftliche Unterstützung im Bereich eGovernment verantwortlich. Kernaufgaben waren die Identifizierung und Modellierung von lohnenswerten eGovernment-Prozessen sowie die Entwicklung von Eckpunkten für ein eGovernment-bezogenes Organisationskonzept.
Zunächst wurden in einem mehrstufigen Auswahlprozess die Leistungen identifiziert und priorisiert, die hinsichtlich ihrer eGovernment-Eignung vertieft untersucht werden sollten. Für diese priorisierten Leistungen (u.a. Antrag auf Erteilung einer Baugenehmigung, Antrag auf Genehmigung einer Sondernutzung) wurden erste Prozessbeschreibungen erstellt.
Für die Erarbeitung und Darstellung der Prozessabläufe wurde die Government Process Management Notation verwendet, die vom IfG.CC entwickelt wurde. Sie besteht aus mehr als 50 vordefinierten und wieder verwendbaren Prozessbausteinen, die speziell auf die Belange öffentlicher Verwaltungsprozesse abgestimmt und für eine organisatorische Ersterhebung besonders gut geeignet sind.
Aus den Ergebnissen der Prozessanalyse sowie den Erfahrungen in eGovernment-Projekten werden Eckpunkte für ein eGovernment-Organisationskonzept sowie Empfehlungen für die Umsetzung des Konzeptes erarbeitet.
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1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC
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P.1 Zeitschrift " eGovPräsenz": Artikel zum Thema „Kooperationsanforderungen für E-Government: Ist die Verwaltung ausreichend netzwerkfähig?“
Das IfG.CC hat die Deutschland-Redaktion für die Schweizer eGovernment-Zeitschrift eGovPräsenz übernommen und beteiligt sich schon seit längerem regelmäßig mit Forschungsbeiträgen. In der aktuellen Ausgabe der eGovernment-Fachzeitschrift eGovPräsenz hat Prof. Schuppan, wissenschaftlicher Direktor des IfG.CC, einen Artikel zu Kooperationsanforderungen bei der Umsetzung von eGovernment veröffentlicht. Darin wird aufgezeigt, dass Effektivitäts- und Effizienzpotenziale von eGovernment insbesondere in neuen Formen behördenübergreifender vernetzter Zusammenarbeit realisiert werden können. Bei der Umsetzung besteht allerdings ein Dilemma: Mit zunehmender Vernetzung steigen die Anforderungen an die Akteure und beteiligten Verwaltungen bei der Umsetzung. Insbesondere müssen die Verwaltungen ausreichend kooperationsfähig sein, was sich mit dem Ansatz der Netzwerkkompetenz diskutieren lässt. Dieser Ansatz wurde am Beispiel der eGovernment-Umsetzung in der Metropolregion Hamburg, einem sehr ambitionierten Projekt in Bezug auf die Anzahl der beteiligten Akteure und Ebenen, auf eGovernment übertragen.
Im Ergebnis hat sich gezeigt, dass zwar auf der individuellen Ebene das fachliche Wissen vorhanden war, was jedoch nur bedingt für die institutionelle Seite der Netzwerkfähigkeit zutraf.
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1.3 Veranstaltungen/Vorträge des IfG.CC
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V.1 Potsdam, Universität Potsdam, WS 2009/2010: Masterkurs „Public Management in an Information Age: An Introduction to eGovernment” an der Universität Potsdam
Im kommenden Wintersemester bietet das IfG.CC einen Masterkurs zum Thema "eGovernment und Verwaltungsmodernisierung " im Rahmen des englischsprachigen Programms "Master of Public Management" (MPM) an der Universität Potsdam an.
Insbesondere wird in dem Kurs eine organisationstheoretische wie auch modernisierungsbezogene Einbettung des Themas vorgenommen. Bei der Organisation der Kurse arbeitet das IfG.CC eng mit dem Potsdam Center for Policy and Management (PCPM) zusammen, das an der Universität Potsdam verschiedene Masterprogramme durchführt.
Einen besonderen Schwerpunkt wird das Thema IT-Einsatz in Entwicklungsländern (ICT4D), vernetzte Verwaltung sowie Skill- and Change Management bilden. Im Seminar werden auch verschiedene Anwendungs- bzw. Politikfelder behandelt, wie Gesundheit (eHealth), Landwirtschaft (eAgriculture) oder Bildung (Telelearning). Das Wissen wird überwiegend fallstudienorientiert vermittelt, Exkursionen zu "Good-Practice"-Verwaltungen runden das Seminar ab.
Im Rahmen verschiedener Master-Programme, wie dem MPM an der Universität Potsdam, bietet das IfG.CC bereits seit einigen Jahren Kurse und Seminare zu eGovernment- und verwandten Themen an. In den letzten Jahren haben Studierende aus mehr als 20 Ländern in Europa, Lateinamerika, Asien und Afrika an den Kursen teilgenommen.
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V.2 Bonn, e-motion Konferenz, 06.11.2009: Vortrag zum Thema „Territorialität im E-Government-Zeitalter
Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan, wissenschaftlicher Direktor des IfG.CC, wird am 06.11.2009 einen Vortrag zum Thema „Territorialität im E-Government-Zeitalter“ auf der „e-motion“-Konferenz halten, die vom 05.-06.11.2009 in Bonn stattfindet.
Die Konferenz ist Teil der wissenschaftlichen Begleitforschung des Deutschen Telekom Projekts „T-City“ in Friedrichshafen. Im Rahmen dieser Konferenz geht es darum zu klären, welche Auswirkungen breitbandige IuK-Technologien auf die Lebensqualität für die Menschen und die Standortqualität für die Unternehmen haben. Räumliche und gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen dieser Technologien in verschiedenen Städten und Anwendungsbereichen stehen im Mittelpunkt der Tagung.
Mit der Konferenz „e-motion 2009“ wird in diesem Jahr der Bereich öffentlicher Steuerung in Politik und Verwaltung vertieft.
Zwischen Stadtentwicklung und neuen Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien gibt es vielfältige Zusammenhänge, die noch nicht ausreichend im Blickfeld der Forschung stehen.
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http://131.220.126.226/tcity/index.php?id=74
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V.3 Petersberg bei Bonn, 12.11. - 13.11: Impulsvortrag zum Thema "Neue Fähigkeiten im eGovernment-Zeitalter" auf dem eGovernment Summit 2009
Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan, wissenschaftlicher Direktor des IfG.CC, wird auf dem eGovernment Summit 2009 als Einleitung zu einer Diskussion mit dem Thema „Management im Wandel“ einen Impulsvortrag zum Thema „Neue Fähigkeiten im eGovernment-Zeitalter“ halten. Konkret werden Forschungsergebnisse zum Thema Skills vorgestellt, wobei auch das Führungsthema berücksichtigt wird. Führung ist weithin ein vernachlässigtes Thema in der Verwaltung, die hier meistens eher über Regeln und Strukturen als über Interaktion erfolgt. Wie sich Führungsanforderungen im Kontext von eGovernment ändern oder können und welche Kompetenzanforderungen daraus für Führungskräfte erwachsen, wird in dem Vortrag skizziert. So zeigt bereits die Einführung von Dokumentenmanagementsystemen in der Praxis wie sich Führungsverhalten ändert und auch zu einer stärkeren Ergebnisorientierung auf Mitarbeiter geführt hat bzw. diese erfordert.
Thema des diesjährigen eGovernment Summit 2009 auf dem Petersberg bei Bonn ist „eGovernment 3.0 – Die Strategie für Deutschland“. Teilnehmen werden hochrangige Vertreter der Länder und des Bundes.
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V.4 Berlin, Hertie School of Governance, 07.-09.12.: Masterkurs “Informatisation of Public Administration/E-Government”
Im Rahmen des Executive Master of Public Management (EMPM) führt vom 7.-9.12. das IfG.CC, ein Kompaktseminar durch, das auch von Interessenten außerhalb des EMPM besucht werden kann.
Ziel des Seminars ist es, den Teilnehmern eine breite und fundierte analytische Perspektive auf eGovernment zu geben. Vermittelt wird das Thema eGovernment mit Bezug zu Public Management, so dass neue institutionelle und governance-bezogene Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten im Mittelpunkt stehen. Neben den Grundlagen von eGovernment werden IT-Management und Datenintegration in der öffentlichen Verwaltung, die Adaption von IT im öffentlichen Sektor sowie die Potentiale und Implikationen von IT für neue Governance-Formen im Seminar thematisiert. Im Seminar wird u.a. eine umfangreiche Fallstudie verwendet, mit der auf die Problematik des Zusammenspiels mehrerer Ebenen bei der Umsetzung von eGovernment eingegangen wird.
Der Kurs richtet sich an erfahrene Führungskräfte aus Verwaltung, NGOs und der Privatwirtschaft und findet in englischer Sprache statt.
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http://www.hertie-school.org/content.php?nav_id=2548
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1.4 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen
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K.1 Future IT Summit 2010, 15.-17. March 2010, Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Future IT Summit 2010 is a brand new event designed to support the Abu Dhabi Government as they explore today's latest innovations and best practise use of technology for the planned delivery of a modern, efficient and citizen centric e-Government platform. The Summit will attract 6,000 leading minds to debate, demonstrate and decide the most effective ways to deploy computer technology throughout the UAE's public service sectors.
The international exhibition will provide a platform for more than 100 ICT companies to showcase the latest services and solutions to leading purchasers in the region. A top level conference will give 1,000 delegates the opportunity to hear from leading industry experts addressing issues of strategy and implementation.
A programme of round table sessions will give attendees the opportunity to learn - to tackle topics in depth, discuss applications and ask questions in small groups. An official welcome reception will give exhibitors, delegates, speakers and VIPs a chance to meet away from the exhibition hall.
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1.5 Call for Papers
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C.1 Bern, Schweiz: Call for Papers: IRSPM2010 Conference Panel "Managing e-Government in Times of Crisis"
Vom 07. bis 09.04.2010 findet in Bern das 14. Forschungssymposium der "International Research Society for Public Management" (IRSPM) zum Thema "The Crisis: Challenges for Public Management" statt. Wie bereits in den vergangenen Jahren wird Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan zusammen mit Prof. Miriam Lips (Professor für eGovernment, Victoria University of Wellington, Neuseeland) den Panel Track zu eGovernment leiten, das in diesem Jahr unter der Überschrift "Managing e-Government in Times of Crisis" steht. Panel-Beiträge können zu folgenden Themenbereichen eingereicht werden: Strategic Development, Public Decision Making and Governance of e-Government; Managing e-Government; Measuring Outcomes of e-Government.
Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Frist für die Einreichung von Abstracts für Konferenzbeiträge um zwei Wochen bis zum 03. November 2009 verlängert wurde. Bitte senden Sie Abstracts für Konferenzbeiträge an Prof. Miriam Lips (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) oder Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
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1.6 Arbeiten, wo eGovernment erdacht wird: das IfG.CC bietet attraktive Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen
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Das Institute for eGovernment (IfG.CC) mit Sitz im Zentrum der Brandenburger Landeshauptstadt Potsdam bietet interessante Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen der Verwaltungs-, Politik- und Sozialwissenschaft, der Betriebswirtschaft und der (Wirtschafts-) Informatik in internationalen Projekten. Wir setzen uns mit Fragen der künftigen Anwendung von IKT in den Bereichen Government, Telemedizin, Katastrophenschutz, Bildung und Entwicklungspolitik auseinander. Auch Themen wie Schutz kritischer Infrastrukturen oder neue prozessorientierte Organisationsgestaltung gehören zu unseren Forschungsthemen. Bitte senden Sie Ihre vollständigen Unterlagen per eMail an: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats: eLearning und Learning Management Systeme in Entwicklungs- und Schwellenländern
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Weltweit werden bereits seit einigen Jahren in Universitäten und Schulen, aber auch in öffentlichen Verwaltungen eLearning bzw. Learning Management Systeme eingesetzt.
Unter eLearning ist jede Art des elektronisch unterstützten Lernens und Lehrens zu verstehen. Solche Systeme ermöglichen es u.a., Lehrmaterial bereitzustellen, auf das Lernende jederzeit zugreifen können, und dass Studierende von einem anderen Ort als dem Hochschulort aus an Lehrveranstaltungen und sogar an Prüfungen teilnehmen können. Zudem vereinfachen diese Systeme die Verwaltung der Leistungen der Lernenden und die Evaluation der Lehrenden.
In vielen Ländern geht es allerdings zunächst darum, die dafür erforderliche Infrastruktur wie Netzwerke und Internetzugänge aufzubauen. Hierfür arbeiten beispielsweise im Rahmen von Süd-Süd-Kooperationen afrikanische Länder mit Indien zusammen. Denn im Vergleich zu einigen Regionen in Indien – wie die Meldungen zeigen – ist die Entwicklung auf dem afrikanischen Kontinent noch nicht so weit vorangeschritten.
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2.1 Brunei: E-Learning System Package For Civil Servants
The Brunei Civil Service Institute has signed a memorandum of understanding with Data-Click Solutions Sdn Bhd for an e-learning system package in education and training to upgrade service providers. The project is expected to encourage the use of ICT and enhance ICT literacy among civil servants. A primary target under the 2009-2014 e-Government Strategic Plan is to increase ICT capacity in civil services.
IPA Director Awg Hj Junaidi said that in 2007, government ministries and departments applied 19,811 participants for training at IPA. Last year, 17,602 applications were received and this year, 21,632 participants have applied. However, only 5,525 participants could be trained in 2007 and 5,406 were trained in 2008 and 3,707 were trained this year. "The e-Learning system package is expected to enhance the training provided on the long-run," said Awg Hj Junaidi.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28461&Itemid=1
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2.2 India: Schools go the WLAN way
With an increasing number of schools adopting WLAN, it is changing the way education institutions operate and disseminate knowledge. The influx of technology is diminishing the boundary between school and home. Schools will no longer get over when students leave the premises; the virtual school will take over as students' access school resources in addition to resources from across the world from their desktop or mobile device at home or any Internet café.
Assam University was constantly facing problems of accessibility and information storage between students and teacher staff when they deployed LAN across 600 acres of land to connect various departments. Since there was no existing infrastructure, Assam University and a technical committee visualized a campus-wide network that would enable the students and the faculty to access the Internet and Internet-based resources.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28464&Itemid=1
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2.3 Network to connect 4000 education institutes in Asia
A third generation information highway known as the Trans-Eurasia Information Network (TEIN3) has been launched to connect more than 4000 research and education organisations in Asia Pacific, enabling large volumes of data to be shared.
The project, which has a budget of US$35 million over four years, is expected to see more universities and research institutes benefit from higher speed internet access, next-generation multi-party teleconferencing, virtual classrooms and remote consulting.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28489&Itemid=1
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2.4 Pan-African e-network for education and health care
Like most ambitious projects, this one too began as an idea, seemingly unachievable. In 2004, when the former President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, spoke at the inaugural session of the Pan-African Parliament in Johannesburg, the idea sounded fantastic. He proposed that all 53 nations of the African Union be connected through satellite and a fibre optic network with India to provide effective tele-education and telemedicine, not to mention Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), e-governance and e-commerce service.
J.S. Chhabra, executive director, Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL), a Central government enterprise, confirmed that the idea was well on it way to being implemented in its original grandeur. India was utilising modern information and communication technologies to bring the best educational facilities and affordable health care to the rural areas of the African continent, he said.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28530&Itemid=1
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2.5 India: Goa: GEL to kickstart eVidyalaya
After bagging the prestigious national CSI-Nihilent e-Governance award of excellence for 2009 for its prisons software programme PRISMS, Goa Electronics Limited (GEL), a state government subsidiary, is set to launch its new offering for schools, eVidyalaya. "eVidyalaya is school and student management system that will facilitate storing and retrieving information on students and schools. It will cover all aspects of the student, right from admissions, to leaving and everything in between like examinations, attendance, progress, etc.," said Revati Muzumdar, projects manager with GEL.
The eVidyalaya software is in its final stages of development and GEL expects to launch it by November 2009. It will be priced economically so that even small schools in Goa can afford it.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28531&Itemid=1
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2.6 India: Smart cards to track teacher, student progress in New Delhi Municipal Council schools
Many government schools in Delhi are faced with the challenge of students dropping out and teachers skipping classes. Very soon, however, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) might introduce smart cards that will include all details of students and teachers, including attendance, making it easier to nab erring members.
As an NDMC official puts it, any and every detail of teachers and students from the time they join to the time they leave, will be included in the smart card. Attendance, however, is only one of the many things that the card can take care of. The software developed would incorporate admissions, examinations, library attendance, billing, supplies and purchases, inventory and human resource management among other things.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28488&Itemid=1
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2.7 India: Karnataka: Bangalore University plans smart card for students
A Unique Identification Project for over 250,000 students in over 600 colleges is the new initiative of Bangalore University, one of India's largest universities. It aims at giving every student an all-in-one card. The smart card will contain student details such as attendance, marksheets, degree certificates, hall tickets, and curricula. The scratch-proof card will also have the student's photograph and be valid for 10 years.
"Every college will have multiple card readers where students can access the information on the card. The estimated project cost is Rs 25,000,000 per year. Unlike other colleges which charge Rs 360 for the card, BU will charge Rs 100," he said.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28553&Itemid=1
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3. eGovernment in Berlin und Brandenburg
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3.1 Brandenburg: Automatische Kennzeichenfahndung in Testphase über 300 Mal eingesetzt
Brandenburgs Polizei hat eine erfolgreiche Testphase bei der Nutzung der anlassbezogenen automatischen Kennzeichenfahndung bilanziert. Seit 2007 nutzte die Polizei bei über 300 Anlässen ihre entsprechende Befugnis, die ihr der Landesgesetzgeber Ende 2006 eingeräumt hat. 31 Mal ging es dabei um die Abwehr konkreter Gefahren, in 301 Fällen unterstützte die neue technische Möglichkeit die Fahndung nach Straftätern. Dazu wurden bisher drei mobile und zwei stationäre Fahndungssysteme genutzt.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28642&Itemid=128
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3.2 Brandenburg: Notruf jetzt auch per SMS
Polizei richtet neuen Service für Gehörlose und Hörgeschädigte ein
Gehörlose und Hörgeschädigte können jetzt in Brandenburg Notrufe auch per SMS an die Polizei senden. Der neue Service wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Landesverband der Gehörlosen Brandenburg e. V. eingerichtet. Die Bekanntgabe der SMS-Rufnummer erfolgt über den Landesverband der Gehörlosen.
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4. eGovernment in Deutschland
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4.1 Deutschland: Online-Wahl hätte die niedrige Beteiligung an der Bundestagwahl um 6 Punkte verbessert
Die Möglichkeit elektronischen Stimmabgabe per Internet hätte die Wahlbeteiligung bei der Bundestagswahl signifikant gesteigert. Das geht aus einer repräsentativen Umfrage des Marktforschungsinstituts Forsa im Auftrag des Hightech-Verbands BITKOM hervor. Befragt wurden 2.000 wahlberechtigte Bürger. Danach gaben 21 Prozent der Nichtwähler an, dass sie gewählt hätten, wenn sie die Möglichkeit zur elektronischen Stimmabgabe per Internet gehabt hätten. Auf alle Wahlberechtigten bezogen entspricht das 6 Prozent. Die Wahlbeteiligung wäre bei der Bundestagswahl von historisch niedrigen 71 Prozent auf 77 Prozent gestiegen. „Online-Wahlverfahren erleichtern die Mobilisierung der Wähler. Sie ermöglichen es jedem Bürger, seine Stimme ortsunabhängig und mit geringem Aufwand abzugeben“, sagte BITKOM-Präsident Prof. Dr. August-Wilhelm Scheer.
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4.2 Deutschland: De-Mail: vertrauliche Kommunikation im Internet für alle
Auf einer Pressekonferenz des Bundesinnenministeriums in Berlin wurde von Dr. Bernhard Rohleder, Hightech-Verband BITKOM, die erste sichere elektronische Mail – De-Mail – abgeschickt. Adressat war kein anderer als Prof. Dr. Werner Zorn, einer der Gründungsväter des deutschen Internet. Prof. Zorn hatte vor etwa 25 Jahren auch die erste E-Mail empfangen, die jemals an ein deutsches Postfach geschickt worden war. Ab dem 9. Oktober beginnt eine sechsmonatige Pilotierung von De-Mail in der Stadt Friedrichshafen, bevor De-Mail bundesweit eingeführt werden soll..
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28518&Itemid=128
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4.3 Baden-Württemberg: Verzögerung beim Behörden-Digitalfunk
Der flächendeckende Aufbau eines Digitalfunknetzes für Polizei, Rettungsdienste und Feuerwehren in Baden-Württemberg verzögert sich weiter und soll nun Mitte 2011 weitgehend abgeschlossen sein. Dies teilte der Innenausschuss des Landtags am Mittwoch in Stuttgart mit. Der Netzaufbau kann nach Angaben des Vorsitzenden des Gremiums, Walter Heiler (SPD), nicht wie anfänglich geplant im Jahre 2010, sondern erst ein Jahr später zum Abschluss gebracht werden.
Dies sei darauf zurückzuführen, dass entgegen der ursprünglichen Planung etwa 20 Prozent mehr Basisstationen erforderlich seien. Zudem nehme die Errichtung dieser Basisstationen wegen langwieriger Abstimmungsprozesse und Genehmigungsverfahren mehr Zeit in Anspruch.
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4.4 Deutschland und Österreich nur Breitband-Mittelmaß
In Sachen Breitband-Internet ist Südkorea Weltspitze und Schweden die europäische Nummer eins. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt eine von Cisco beauftragte Studie der Saïd Business School an der Universität Oxford und der Universität Oviedo. Ebenfalls im absoluten Spitzenfeld des 66-Länder-Rankings findet sich die Schweiz. Deutschland dagegen ist mit Platz 27 nur Mittelmaß, noch weiter zurück liegt Österreich. Für die Reihung wurde neben der Breitbandpenetration auch die Qualität der Anbindung berücksichtigt. Über letztere gibt ein "Broadband Quality Score" (BQS) Auskunft, in die Übertragungsgeschwindigkeiten und die Latenzzeit einfließen. Die Basis für die Bewertung waren dabei über 24 Mio. Messungen realer Anschlüsse aus aller Welt auf der Webseite Speedtest
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5. eGovernment in Europa
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5.1 Estonia: President Ilves cast his vote for Abja Rural Municipality Council by Internet from Macedonia
President Toomas Hendrik Ilves who is on an official visit to Macedonia participated in the elections for the local government councils in Estonia at the Estonian Honorary Consulate in Skopje, by voting electronically. President Ilves, who introduced Internet voting to the journalists in Macedonia, stressed that small countries are the ones that have the flexibility to utilize e-governance, as the cooperation between Estonia and Macedonia related to information technology proves.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28550&Itemid=1
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5.2 Finnland erklärt Breitbandzugang zum Grundrecht
Provider ab Juli 2010 zu Geschwindigkeits-Mindeststandards verpflichtet
Finnland ist das erste EU-Land, in dem den Bürgern per Gesetz das Recht auf einen schnellen Internet-Breitbandzugang zugesprochen wird. Mit Anfang Juli kommenden Jahres werden im nordeuropäischen Staat Internetprovider dazu verpflichtet, den insgesamt 5,2 Mio. Menschen im Land eine Webverbindung zur Verfügung zu stellen, die eine Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit von mindestens einem Megabit pro Sekunde aufweisen muss. Dies ist aber nur der erste Schritt, bis zum Jahr 2015 soll diese Untergrenze kontinuierlich auf 100 Megabit pro Sekunde angehoben werden.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28561&Itemid=1
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5.3 IT&C Minister Sandu: e-Romania will provide nearly 600 online services
The e-Romania concept will materialise in a web portal that will provide nearly 600 online services, acting IT&C Minister Gabriel Sandu told a Global Forum 2009 conference in Bucharest.
'The e-Romania strategy entails an ambitious vision of Romania's information future that in the short and the medium-term will translate into a huge web portal that will provide nearly 600 online services,' said Sandu.
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5.4 Government Works to Bring the EU IT Agency to Estonia
The Estonian Government together with some other institutions is trying hardly to ensure that the EU IT Agency will be established in Tallinn. The agency would administer the Schengen information system SIS-2, the visa information system and the database of asylum seekers’ fingerprints.
The Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL) is one of the organizations that work with the central administration to achieve this goal and, according to its president, Taavi Kotka, “the IT Agency is extremely important for Estonia. Creating it here would be the bests help ever for the whole Estonian IT sector. Estonia would nicely manage to build it up”.
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5.5 UK: Government opens data to public
An ambitious website that will open up UK government data to the public will launch in beta, or pilot, form in December. Reams of anonymous data about schools, crime and health could all be included. Data.gov.uk has been developed by Sir Tim Berners-Lee, founder of the web, and Professor Nigel Shadbolt at the University of Southampton.
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5.6 UK third in OECD European e-government report
Britain has some of the most sophisticated e-government services in Europe but lags behind other countries in take-up, according to the OECD. The relevant section of Government at a Glance 2009, published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, shows the UK comes third behind Austria and Portugal in the sophistication of its e-services, and is in a similar position for their full online capability.
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6. eGovernment weltweit
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6.1 Singapore forges new e-gov deal with Oman
Singapore’s Infocomm Development Authority has struck a new deal with the Information Technology Authority of Oman (ITA) to further develop the Sultanate’s e-government infrastructure.
The city-state has been working with the government of Oman since 2007, a relationship which has seen Singaporean companies help build Oman’s IT capability in the education, healthcare, tourism and finance sectors. The extended deal will see the two countries collaborate on a range of new projects, however the IDA would not go into detail on the nature of the initiatives.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28587&Itemid=1
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28572&Itemid=1
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6.2 Australia: Privacy fears on post office push
Australia Post is introducing new technology that will enable staff at its 4443 retail outlets to take fingerprints, biometric scans and digital signatures from customers applying for bank accounts, passports and other services.
Documents seen by the Herald Sun show Australia Post plans to install the data capture equipment at 375 outlets by the end of June followed by another 400 in 2011. Trials for the "Identification Services Program Project" are being held at 25 Australia Post-owned outlets in NSW and Western Australia, but the corporation is also planning to install the technology at 2000 privately managed post offices nationwide. Privacy advocates are worried the new system may create fresh opportunities for organised criminals to exploit weaknesses in the network.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28583&Itemid=1
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6.3 Australia: Governments change direction on health e-records
Google, Microsoft and other new providers will host Australians' electronic health records as the federal and state governments back away from funding a nationwide scheme.
National E-Health Transition Authority chief executive Peter Fleming said the original vision of a single e-health record system had been abandoned in favour of "person-controlled" records that could be adopted more quickly. "Five years ago, there was a strong view that there would be an e-health record for all Australians held on a massive database somewhere," he told the Medical Software Industry Association conference in Sydney last week. "That's no longer the view.
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6.4 UN warns the next world war will be online
The head of the UN International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has told delegates at the ITU Telecom World 2009 conference that the next big war will most likely be fought online.
Hamadoun Touré said that countries are becoming increasingly dependent on the internet to control basic services, and that any future war could focus more on the online world, since such a battle would allow weaker adversaries to fight on a level playing field with larger powers. "The next world war could happen in cyber space and that would be a catastrophe. We have to make sure that all countries understand that, in that war, there is no such thing as a superpower," Touré said, according to French news agency AFP. "Loss of vital networks would quickly cripple any nation, and none is immune to cyber attack."
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6.5 Nigeria accepts 7-nation partnership on e-government
On October 6, Nigeria accepted a proposal from on ICT partnership and e-government with five other countries to facilitate rapid development of the sector. The other countries are Saudi Arabia, India, Singapore, South Africa and Azerbaijan.
This was the outcome of a meeting between Nigerian information and communications minister, Prof. Dora Akunyili, and Mr Asraf Dulu, Mauritius' minister of information and communications technology.
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6.6 Central African Backbone project goes ahead
The World Bank has approved a new project called the Central African Backbone (CAB), which aims to increase the geographical reach and usage of regional broadband network services in up to eleven central African countries, whilst reducing access prices. The initial phase of the CAB will take place in Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Chad.
Aside from the connectivity aims of the CAB, other components include development of e-government, strengthening of regulatory frameworks and assistance in restructuring government telecoms institutions with the aim of liberalising markets.
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6.7 South Korea: Seoul to launch first e-government organization
Seoul Metropolitan Government will launch the world’s first international e-government organization by hosting the First General Assembly of World e-Governments in October 2010. In preparation, the city successfully hosted the “World Cities CIO Forum: Forming the World e-Governments Organization” at Seoul’s Shilla hotel which started on September 28th and ended September 30th. Over 1,000 delegates, including digital governance and IT experts from cities in 42 countries convened for the three-day forum. They presented their country’s e-government systems and policies. After undergoing a series of working-level conferences, they agreed that Seoul should host the first General Assembly. The cities’ IT experts also agreed to set up World e-Governments’ consultative body in Seoul.
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6.8 South Korea: Republic Of Korea Supports e-Government In The Pacific
Delegates from 15 Pacific Islands Countries have returned from an intensive two- week study tour of Korea directed at facilitating the development of e-Government in the Pacific. Coordinator of the group from the Pacific Islands Countries and Forum Secretariat Economic Infrastructure Adviser, John Budden said Korea is ranked number one globally in e-Government and the Korean Government is funding the study tours under a three-year agreement with the Forum Secretariat.
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7. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen im laufenden Monat
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7.1 03.11. – 05.11., Washington, USA: World e-Parliament Conference 2009
Standardisierung als Wirtschaftsfaktor im nationalen und internationalen Umfeld
Der Kongress greift die Anforderungen an ein modernes eGovernment auf, wie es beispielsweise unter dem Begriff „Government 2.0“ beschrieben wird. Dieses orientiert sich zunehmend daran Bürgerinnen und Bürger sowie Unternehmen über elektronische Systeme in das Verwaltungshandeln zu integrieren.
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http://www.initiatived21.de/veranstaltungen
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7.2 05.11. - 06.11., Berlin, Deutschland: E-Government-Standards für Wirtschaft und Verwaltung in Europa
Standardisierung als Wirtschaftsfaktor im nationalen und internationalen Umfeld
Der Kongress greift die Anforderungen an ein modernes eGovernment auf, wie es beispielsweise unter dem Begriff „Government 2.0“ beschrieben wird. Dieses orientiert sich zunehmend daran Bürgerinnen und Bürger sowie Unternehmen über elektronische Systeme in das Verwaltungshandeln zu integrieren.
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http://www.initiatived21.de/veranstaltungen
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7.3 09.11. – 12.11., London, UK: 4th International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-2009)
The ICITST-2009 is an international refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practical implementation of secured Internet transactions and to fostering discussions on information technology evolution. It aims to provide a highly professional and comparative academic research forum that promotes collaborative excellence between academia and industry. The objectives of the ICITST are to bridge the knowledge gap between academia and industry, promote research esteem in secured Internet transactions and the importance of information technology evolution to secured transactions.
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http://www.icitst.org/
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7.4 17.11. - 19.11., Manama, Bahrain: MENA ICT 09
MENA ICT Week 2009 will host multiple activities that will focus on both the Information Technology and Telecommunication industries.
The MENA ICT Week 2009 comes this year in partnership between the Bahrain Internet Society and The Arab ICT Organization (IJMA3), and it is the intention of both organizations to maximize the number of ICT leaders from the MENA region meeting under one roof.
This year’s event will host over 200 ICT decision makers from various Gulf, Arab, and Middle East countries, alongside international business organizations and delegates from North America, Europe, and Asia. Delegates who will attend the conference include key decision makers from government, the financial sector, the private sector, services industries, and other major sectors.
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http://www.menaict.com/
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7.5 24.11. – 25.11., Berlin, Deutschland: Moderner Staat - 13. Fachmesse und Kongress
MODERNER STAAT ist seit 13 Jahren der Treffpunkt für die Entscheidungsträger des Public Sector. Nur hier treffen sich einmal im Jahr die Fach- und Führungskräfte von Bund, Ländern und Kommunen aus ganz Deutschland: über 3.600 Vertreter der ersten und zweiten Führungsebene. Sie stellen die strategischen Weichen für die Reformen der nächsten Jahre.
Seit vielen Jahren wird die Veranstaltung inhaltlich und fachlich von namhaften Partnern mitgetragen, allen voran dem Bundesministerium des Innern, der KGSt und der DHV Speyer. Unter dem Schwerpunktthema „Bürgerorientierung als Reformprinzip" präsentiert sich Nordrhein-Westfalen als Partnerland von MODERNER STAAT 2009.
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http://www.moderner-staat.com/
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7.6 25.11., London, UK: Future Democracy '09
"Future Democracy" is UK's leading annual conference on all aspects of e-democracy, from e-campaigning, e-petitions and e-voting to the use of the internet and new technologies in the policy cycle; democratic activity and engagement. We are proud to now be in our sixth year. A very strong line-up of speakers is taking shape: have a look at the latest agenda on this website. A broad and influential audience of around 150 people from central and local government and the world of think-tanks, politics, policy and democratic campaigning is expected.
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http://www.headstar-events.com/edemocracy09/
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