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SunApr192026
Powering the future of Africa’s smart cities
ABB Electrification is driving Africa’s transition to smarter, more sustainable cities through its suite of integrated technologies designed to improve energy efficiency, resilience, and connectivity across urban infrastructure.
With rapid urbanisation placing new demands on power, mobility, and digital infrastructure, ABB’s smart city solutions offer a blueprint for sustainable development, from intelligent buildings and reliable power systems to cleaner, connected transport networks.
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SunApr192026
The Role of Airports in Smart City Developments
Where sustainability, productivity and efficiency are keywords for businesses and governments, it’s no wonder the concept of a “smart city” is gaining worldwide appeal. The developments aim to create spaces that leverage advanced, interconnected technologies to optimise daily routines, create economic and cultural hubs and raise living standards for all residents of the settlement.
Today, smart cities are no longer flickers in the backdrop of fictional realms. They are settlements in active development across multiple locations globally, as evidenced by the smart city technology market, which projections estimate will grow to over USD 5,000 billion by 2034.
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SunApr192026
EE: Why resilient cities matter more than ever
At the Smart City Exchange Forum in Tallinn, one message rose above the rest: resilience is no longer a side issue. It is becoming the basic condition of urban survival.
At the Smart City Exchange Forum 2026, held in mid-March in Tallinn, the word resilience gradually shed its conference-polish vagueness and became something far sharper: the organising principle of urban life in an age of overlapping shocks.
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SatApr182026
How Digital Twins Are Revolutionizing Smart City Planning?
Cities today are growing faster than ever, but managing them is becoming more complex. Traffic problems, energy waste, and infrastructure challenges are increasing every day. This is where digital twin technology is making a real difference. By using real-time data and AI, cities can plan smarter, reduce risks, and improve how urban systems work.
Managing a modern city is genuinely hard. Millions of people, thousands of systems, and countless moving parts all need to work together every single day. For a long time, the tools available to city planners were not good enough to handle that level of complexity. But things are starting to change, and digital twin technology is at the center of this transformation.
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SatApr182026
Smart Cities and IoT: Infrastructure, Mobility and Urban Services
Urban environments are undergoing a structural transformation driven by data, connectivity, and digital infrastructure. As cities face mounting pressure from population growth, climate constraints, and resource limitations, technology is increasingly being deployed to improve operational efficiency and quality of life. Within this context, Smart Cities have emerged as a strategic framework for integrating digital systems into urban planning and services.
At the core of Smart Cities lies the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling real-time visibility across infrastructure, mobility networks, and public services. By connecting physical assets to digital platforms, cities can optimize operations, reduce costs, and support more responsive governance. However, the implementation of Smart Cities raises complex technical, organizational, and economic questions that extend far beyond sensor deployment.
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SatApr182026
Work in progress: analysing digital transformation in the Government of Canada
Governments around the world are working to make digital transformation happen in order to improve services for citizens and support government priorities. This transformation is not just about implementing technology; it requires getting the right skills, culture, policies, and processes in place to capitalise on the benefits of data, AI, and digital tools
Following the AccelerateGOV conference in December, Global Government Forum produced a report focusing on how to scale what works and overcome barriers to digital transformation. It is based on panel sessions, presentations and discussions at Global Government Forum’s AccelerateGOV 2025 conference held in Ottawa in December, as well as a survey of 228 Canadian public servants registered for the event.
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SatApr182026
CA: The technology foundations of government transformation: takeaways from AccelerateGOV 2025
Governments around the world are working to make digital transformation happen in order to improve services for citizens and support government priorities. This transformation is not just about implementing technology; it requires getting the right skills, culture, policies, and processes in place to capitalise on the benefits of data, AI, and digital tools
Following the AccelerateGOV conference in December, Global Government Forum produced a report focusing on how to scale what works and overcome barriers to digital transformation. It is based on panel sessions, presentations and discussions at Global Government Forum’s AccelerateGOV 2025 conference held in Ottawa in December, as well as a survey of 228 Canadian public servants registered for the event.
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SatApr182026
SA: Al-Ula jumps 27 places in Smart City Index 2026, ranks 85th globally
Al-Ula has recorded the highest improvement in the IMD Smart City Index 2026, advancing from 112th place in 2025 to 85th this year, placing it among the most improved cities globally.
“The top three cities in this year’s ranking are Zurich (first), Oslo (second), and Geneva (third). Al-Ula jumped 27 places while Washington DC rose by 23. Big drops were seen from Bordeaux (down 19), Lyon (also down 19), and Ottawa (down 18, together with Shenzhen),” said the IMD Smart City Index official portal.
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FriApr172026
New South African smart city with its own international airport
A new smart city is being planned next to the Vaal River, alongside a new international airport expected to benefit residents of nearby municipalities, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition said.
The department is holding public consultations on the planned designation of the Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ), where community members will get a chance to share their views and ideas.
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FriApr172026
Algeria accelerates digital transformation with new e-governance platform and infrastructure investments
Algeria is accelerating its digital transformation agenda with significant progress across infrastructure, e-governance, and digital economy development, according to discussions between government officials and United Nations representatives.
The United Nations Resident Coordinator, Savina Ammassari, highlighted the country’s pace and ambition following engagements with High Commissioner for Digitalisation Meriem Benmouloud and her team, alongside the United Nations Development Programme.
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FriApr172026
ES: Madrid: Designing productive spaces for government innovation conversations
City of Madrid’s Director General of the Digital Office, Fernando de Pablo, shares what it takes to help shape international conversations around digital transformation in government ahead of the upcoming Govtech4Impact World Congress.
Imagine working on a project by all by yourself, where the results of which can affect thousands and even millions of people. Would you do it?
As daunting as that sounds, digital transformation projects for governments often result with a similar scale of impact.
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ThuApr162026
IN: Punjab and Haryana: Bring out white paper on Smart City projects, Chandigarh Mayor tells officers
Mayor Saurabh Joshi has directed officers to bring a white paper on all projects of the Smart City venture in the next MC meeting. The direction has been passed during a discussion on the agenda of related works.
The officers had brought the agenda for ex facto approval for floating tender on GeM portal for annual maintenance contract HYVA machinery installed at three MRF centres, set up under the Smart City project. The councillors also demanded placing on record the details regarding the tender allotted for the work.
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ThuApr162026
TH: Students explore Pattaya’s smart city vision during City Hall study visit
City secretary Phumpipat Kamolnat, together with assistant secretary Pittaya Piromon, welcomed a group of international students and teachers from Regent International School Pattaya during an educational visit at Meeting Room 131 of Pattaya City Hall.
The delegation engaged in discussions and exchanged views on current urban challenges and the future development direction of Pattaya, focusing on how the city is adapting to rapid technological and social changes.
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ThuApr162026
VN: Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a global smart city
Ho Chi Minh City aims to rank among the world’s top 50 smart cities by 2030. By 2035, it strives to become one of the three national-level smart urban operation centres, serving as a core hub for coordinating data, technology, and innovation nationwide.
Leveraging existing strengths
During the 2018–2025 period, the city implemented the project on “Building Ho Chi Minh City into a Smart City” alongside its Digital Transformation Programme. To date, it has established an initial ecosystem comprising digital infrastructure, data platforms, shared information systems, and numerous sector-specific applications serving state management, public service delivery, and enhanced interaction with citizens and businesses.
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WedApr152026
Governing by Algorithm: What Smart Cities Are Teaching Us About Power in Liberal Democracies
The current automation of governance is an evolution in the long-standing tension between democratic responsiveness and technocratic executive power.
Across the world, city governments are adopting systems that promise to make urban life smarter. Sensors regulate traffic. Algorithms assign police patrols. Software flags welfare applicants. Cameras recognize faces. To advocates, these technologies offer efficiency, safety, and objectivity. To critics, they threaten privacy and freedom. But the political meaning of smart cities is more subtle than either side usually admits. What is at stake is not simply a clash between technology and democracy. It is the evolution of a long-standing tension inside liberal democracy itself: the tension between democratic responsiveness and technocratic executive power.
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WedApr152026
CN: Hebei: Feeling the city of the future: In Xiong’an, innovation is born and comes alive
At first glance, the streets of the Xiong'an New Area in North China's Hebei Province look clean and new, yet not particularly remarkable. It is only when driving through them that one senses the pulse of what has been widely referred to in China as "the city of the future." Here, drivers no longer "obey" green lights; the lights "obey" the traffic.
This is no illusion. Behind the so-called "green-wave traffic system" lie more than 20,000 roadside sensors that monitor traffic flow, queue lengths and vehicle types in real time. The data feed into an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered "city brain" that recalibrates signals in milliseconds. As a result, the average number of stops per vehicle has fallen by half, according to official figures.
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WedApr152026
Saudi Arabia Shines in IMD Smart City Index 2026
Saudi Arabia shines in smart city advancements, with eight cities achieving impressive global rankings in the 2026 IMD Index.
Saudi Arabia has achieved impressive milestones in the 2026 IMD Smart City Index, with eight cities making their mark and showcasing significant advancements in smart urban development.
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TueApr142026
PH: Malabon: Digital governance success showcased
Malabon City administrator Dr. Alexander T. Rosete presented the city’s digital governance milestones at the 17th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning, held last 1 to 4 April.
In a presentation titled “Digitalizing Governance: Implementing a SMART City Framework for Enhanced Public Services and Citizen Engagement in Malabon,” Rosete detailed how technology has been integrated into the delivery of essential services in Malabon.
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TueApr142026
ZA: North West: Mokgosi to give update on provincial government’s digital infrastructure modernisation
he North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi will on 8 April 2026, update members of the media on progress made towards modernising the provincial government’s digital infrastructure, following the recent approval of the Provincial Digital Transformation Strategy by the Executive Council.
Mokgosi spokesperson, Sello Tatai said in his State of the Province Address (SOPA) in February 2026, Mokgosi announced that government will be implementing a number of digital transformation initiatives from 1 April 2026, this with a view to improving governance, strengthening service delivery and enhancing operational efficiency across the provincial administration. Tatai said Mokgosi’s update seeks to reinforce the provincial government’s firm commitment to using technology as a key enabler for development and responsive governance.
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MonApr132026
QA: MoJ advances digital transformation to deliver faster, human-centric legal services
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has successfully digitized nearly 90% of its services, while offering more than 200 integrated legal services accessible through its website and mobile applications.
This comprehensive digital overhaul goes beyond technology, it reflects a strong commitment to easing the everyday burdens of citizens, residents, and businesses by saving time, effort, and unnecessary visits.
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MonApr132026
VN: Government approves national cultural digital transformation plan until 2030, Vision 2045
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on Saturday signed Decision 611 approving the project “Digital Transformation in the Cultural Sector to 2030, with a Vision to 2045.”
The plan aims to comprehensively modernize Vietnam’s national digital cultural ecosystem, preserving and promoting a rich, distinctive, and innovative cultural identity while proactively integrating into the global cultural landscape. It also seeks to position digital culture as a new driver of sustainable development, boost cultural industries, and expand the digitization and effective sharing of cultural resources.
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SunApr122026
"Smart City" Development and Innovation Competition concludes in S. China's Guangxi, 252 works awarded
The "Smart City" Development and Innovation Competition was held in Nanning in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on March 30, with 37 teams winning in the finals of the competition and five representative projects completing on-site signing.
A total of 1,382 works participated in this competition, among which 252 works won awards.
On March 29, the 60 teams that advanced to the finals were divided into groups according to the competition topics. The professional track targeted four competition directions, namely urban safety and public services, intelligent construction and green buildings, urban construction and urban governance, and smart residential areas and smart communities. The university track was set up with three directions, including urban construction and urban governance, intelligent construction and green buildings, and smart residential areas and smart communities.
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SunApr122026
DK: Copenhagen: How an innovative city combines high technology, well-being, and sustainability to become the largest reference in clean energy on the planet.
This global metropolis applies disruptive infrastructure and urban management solutions to consolidate its position as a reference in clean energy, attracting the attention of governments and investors in 2026.
The city of Copenhagen, Denmark, has earned the title of the world’s greatest reference in clean energy by integrating a zero-emission system with high urban efficiency. The Danish capital currently operates with an energy matrix based almost entirely on wind and biomass sources, eliminating dependence on fossil fuels in record time.
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SunApr122026
Powering Smart Cities: Designing Rugged PoE for Outdoor and Industrial Edge Deployments
The expansion of smart cities and industrial deployments means infrastructure must be built to withstand harsh, evolving environments while maintaining reliable connectivity and power.
The expansion of smart cities and industrial deployments means infrastructure must be built to withstand harsh, evolving environments while maintaining reliable connectivity and power.
Ruggedized Power of Ethernet (PoE) is emerging as a key enabler, designed to support scalable, resilient edge networks across outdoor and distributed systems.
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SatApr112026
GR: The Ellinikon: Europe’s new 15-minute Mediterranean city
Rising from the abandoned runways of Athens’ former international airport, The Ellinikon is taking shape on the Athenian Riviera. The project is being developed by LAMDA Development, a Greek company active in retail and marina infrastructure. Work on the site began after the airport closed in 2001, with initial plans drawn up in 2012. The first building, a Care Centre for People with Disabilities, was completed in 2023. Construction across the wider site is ongoing, with new districts and facilities expected to open in phases over the coming years.
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SatApr112026
Eight Saudi Cities in IMD Smart City Index 2026; Riyadh Advances to 24th Globally
Eight Saudi cities made a notable showing in the IMD Smart City Index 2026, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), the Saudi Press Agency said on Friday.
The result reflects faster development and improving quality of life across the Kingdom’s cities, in line with Saudi Vision 2030, the Saudi Press Agency said on Friday.
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SatApr112026
AE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi rank among world’s top 10 smartest cities
UAE cities secure leading positions in 2026 IMD smart city rankings
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have secured leading global positions in the 2026 Smart City Index published by the International Institute for Management Development, highlighting the UAE’s rapid digital transformation and high urban quality of life.
Dubai ranked sixth globally, while Abu Dhabi placed tenth among 148 cities assessed, underscoring the country’s growing prominence in smart urban development. Zurich topped the global ranking, followed by Oslo, Geneva, London and Copenhagen.
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FriApr102026
Zurich retains top spot in IMD Smart City Index
At a glance
- Who: IMD World Competitiveness Centre (WCC).
- What: WCC has published the IMD Smart City Index 2026, which sees Zurich retain the top spot.
- Why: To assess the progress of smart cities around the world. IMD WCC defines a smart city as one that strikes a good balance between its economic prowess, applied technology, environmental concerns, and inclusiveness to facilitate a high quality of life for its citizens.
- Where: WCC surveyed residents in 148 global cities.
Transparency, infrastructure and public trust are key to urban success, according to the annual ranking, published by the IMD World Competitiveness Centre.
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FriApr102026
IN: New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi calls Modi govt’s smart cities plan a ‘half-baked scheme’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticised the Modi government over its Smart Cities Mission (SCM), claiming that the scheme was never intended to develop entire cities and accusing the administration of promoting a “half-baked plan” under the guise of total urban transformation.
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha said the mission exemplifies the government’s “modus operandi” of making grand announcements, creating extensive publicity, and avoiding accountability.
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FriApr102026
Governance, Transparency and Public Trust Matter More Than Technology, IMD Smart City Index 2026 Finds
Governance quality, infrastructure, and public trust are more important than technology alone in determining whether a city is truly “smart”, according to the IMD Smart City Index 2026 released by the IMD World Competitiveness Center.
The report, titled “The Quest for Trust and Transparency”, evaluates 148 cities worldwide and added five new cities this year: Tianjin and Zhuhai in China, Hafar Al Batin and Hail in Saudi Arabia, and San Salvador in El Salvador.
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FriApr102026
US: Florida: Miami: City smarts
From flying cars and high-tech sensors to AI platforms and quantum computing, Smart Cities MIAMI explores the future of urban development.
The cities of tomorrow will have autonomous flying cars that whisk passengers to work, the grocery store, and movie theaters; drones that deliver medicine to the sick; quantum computing technology that prevents traffic jams and reduces power outages; and AI platforms will forecast local weather, letting residents know if they should pack a raincoat or don a sweater before leaving home.
While this may sound like Orbit City of Jetsons’ fame, many such innovations are now either reality or in the development phase in metropolitan areas nationwide. And during Smart Cities MIAMI 2026, held on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables Campus on March 26, hundreds of attendees learned from industry experts, scientists, and researchers about how such burgeoning technology can be used to improve our cities.
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FriApr102026
US: Connecticut: Q&A: Hartford CIO Charisse Snipes on AI, Language Access and Building a Smart City Culture
The Connecticut city’s chief innovation officer discusses governance and embracing responsible innovation across city government.
Charisse Snipes was born and raised in Hartford, Conn., making her role as the city’s chief innovation officer deeply personal. A graduate of Hartford Public Schools, she now leads technology strategy for the same community that shaped her, an opportunity she describes as both surreal and profoundly meaningful.
With almost 25 years of IT experience, Snipes has built a career rooted in a long-standing passion for innovation and public service. She leads a team of nearly 40 IT professionals in a shared-services department that supports both the city of Hartford and Hartford Public Schools. Although the city and school district operate under separate budgets, the technology team functions as a single organization serving both entities
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ThuApr092026
The 10 Smartest Cities in the World in 2026: IMD Smart City Index Ranking
The IMD World Competitiveness Center has published the results of the 2026 Smart City Index. It evaluates 148 cities based on residents’ perceptions of infrastructure and technology in areas such as healthcare, mobility, and governance. Additionally, el informe destaca cuáles son las Smartest Cities in the World y cómo instituciones, confianza e infraestructuras se alinean para definir el éxito urbano actual.
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ThuApr092026
TH: Smartening Up: The Rise of Smart City Living in Phuket
In Phuket, a new generation of local families is reimagining the island’s future through ambitious smart-city developments that aim to balance innovation, sustainability, and community.
When we think of the term “smart city”, places like Singapore, Amsterdam, or Zürich often come to mind – urban centres where thoughtful planning, technology, and sustainability converge to create environments that genuinely enhance everyday life. Yet far from these established examples, a quieter transformation is beginning to unfold in Southern Thailand. On the island of Phuket, long known primarily as a tourism powerhouse, a new generation of developers and local families is exploring how the concept of a smart city might reshape the island’s future.
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ThuApr092026
Mexico City in the Smart City Index 2026
Mexico City fell four spots to 123rd place out of 148 cities in the 2026 Smart City Index.
Overall, the city has been on a downward trend since reaching 103rd place in 2020.
Compared to 2025, Mexico City fell four places in an evaluation of 146 cities.
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WedApr082026
IN: Gujarat Completes Over 357 Smart City Projects
The Gujarat government has completed 357 urban projects under the central Smart City Mission across six cities, delivering infrastructure and services. The six cities undertook 359 projects worth Rs 115.07 billion (bn) in total, of which projects valued at Rs 112.77 billion (bn) have been completed and two projects worth Rs 2,290 million (mn) are nearing completion. The terms billion (bn) and million (mn) are defined on first mention.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Gujarat on 31 March to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for urban projects, according to the Chief Minister's Office. The state declared 2025 the Urban Development Year and extended a two-decade programme that started in 2005 to expand urban infrastructure and connectivity. Major works include new expressways, highways and a signature bridge connecting Dwarka with Beyt Dwarka, with approach roads and parking completed.
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WedApr082026
GB: Scotland: Why our next government needs a Minister for Digital Delivery
The next Scottish government needs to demonstrate that digital transformation is a national priority
What do Canada, Norway, South Africa, and as many as 15 other OECD countries have in common?
They all develop their national digital strategies through dedicated digital ministers or ministries.
At Westminster, Ian Murray is Minister for Digital Government and Data, Liz Lloyd is Minister for Digital Economy and Kanishka Narayan is Minister for AI and Online Safety.
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WedApr082026
Transparency and public trust are key to urban success, IMD Smart City Index 2026 finds
Annual report says top-performing cities tend to be those where governance, technology, and public expectations align. Residents in high-performing urban centers tend to perceive more transparency in their cities and be actively engaged in the processes that shape their quality of life, the IMD Smart City Index 2026 finds.
The report, entitled "The Quest for Trust and Transparency" and published by the IMD World Competitiveness Center (WCC), found that smartness is not only about the latest technology. Higher overall performance tends to coincide with stronger citizen perceptions of good governance, transparency, and effective digital services.
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TueApr072026
AI at the juncture of India’s smart cities
Balancing efficiency, equity, and democracy in the age of algorithmic governance
India stands at a critical inflection point in its urban development journey, where artificial intelligence promises transformative solutions for complex urban challenges while simultaneously threatening to amplify existing socio-economic inequalities. With over ₹1.64 lakh crores invested in the Smart Cities Mission and 94% of 8,067 projects completed as of 2024, the integration of AI in urban governance has moved beyond pilot phases to large-scale implementation across 100 Indian cities.
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TueApr072026
SN: New Technological Deal: What the government's ambition for digital transformation should be, according to Papa Déthié Diouf
Senegal is marking a decisive step in its national transformation with the launch of the key projects of the New Deal for Technology. According to Papa Déthié Diouf, a member of the Digital Economy Commission of MONCAP, this initiative represents a major turning point in the country's development trajectory.
"Digital technology is no longer an option; it has become a central pillar of our economic, social and territorial development," said Mr. Diouf.
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TueApr072026
CA: Montreal: Smart city or watched city?
Montreal’s quiet expansion of urban surveillance
We are being watched every day. Transit and CCTV cameras record our every movement. License-plate readers keep tabs on our cars. AI systems identify us based on our walk.
And the list goes on.
The more we enter the digital age, the more technology expands and specializes in urban police forces. So, new methods for the deployment of available resources have been utilized. These methods are what we call surveillance tools.
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TueApr072026
Nigeria advances e-government agenda as NITDA receives NGEA portal
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has formally received the Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture (NGEA) Portal, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation efforts.
Speaking at the handover ceremony held in Abuja, Abdullahi—represented by the Director of Corporate Planning and Strategy, Dr. Dimie Warowei—described the event as the culmination of a strategic partnership between Nigeria and the Republic of Korea, supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
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MonApr062026
IN: Smart City Mission Projects Fully Implemented in Jammu and Kashmir: Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that centrally sponsored schemes under the Smart City Mission have been fully implemented in the Union Territory.
Replying to an unstarred question (A.Q. No. 892) by MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar, the government said it is “not a fact” that Smart City Mission (SCM) projects have not been fully executed in J&K.
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MonApr062026
NG: Enugu woos investors to new smart city project
The Enugu State Government has urged investors and institutions to invest and be part of the development of the New Enugu Smart City.
The Chief Executive Officer of the New Enugu Smart City Authority, Nkiruka Arum, made the appeal on Friday at a Special Day for the authority at the ongoing 37th Enugu International Trade Fair.
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MonApr062026
GB: Why CIOs must prioritise stability ahead of Digital Transformation in England’s local government reorganisation
As English local government reorganisation accelerates, Mark Gannon, Director of Client Solutions, Netcall, says CIOs are being urged to focus on operational stability first – ensuring seamless service continuity before embarking on Digital Transformation.
England’s local government reorganisation is coming and with it one of the biggest structural shifts the sector has faced in decades.
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MonApr062026
VN: Ho Chi Minh City targets global Top 50 smart cities by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City targets becoming one of three national-level smart urban operation centres by 2035, serving as a hub for data coordination, technology and innovation nationwide.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to rank among the world’s top 50 smart cities by 2030 under a draft smart urban development plan for 2026–2030, with a vision to 2035.
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SunApr052026
US: Texas: City Council Approves Digital Kiosks to Enhance Navigation and Support Local Businesses
Following approval at the March 26 Austin City Council meeting, the City of Austin is moving forward with an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-10 to authorize the implementation of interactive digital kiosks in the public right-of-way. This action enables the City to deploy a network of smart kiosks designed to provide real-time public information, support local businesses, and enhance the pedestrian experience in high-activity areas. The interactive kiosks will provide residents and visitors with easy access to wayfinding tools, public transit information, event listings, civic resources, and emergency messaging. The initiative is led by Austin Economic Development, in collaboration with Transportation and Public Works and other City departments.
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SunApr052026
IN: Gujarat: Surat Smart City Projects Reshape Urban Infrastructure Landscape
Surat’s urban landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with infrastructure projects worth over ₹11,000 crore completed under the national smart city programme. The scale of development reflects a coordinated push to modernise urban systems, improve service delivery, and enhance the quality of life across the city. The progress in Surat smart city projects spans a wide range of interventions, including integrated command and control centres, improved public transport systems, upgraded water and sewer networks, and enhanced public spaces. Officials involved in implementation indicate that the focus has been on creating efficient, technology-enabled urban environments.
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SunApr052026
IN: BiharOne Project to Transform Governance, ₹87 Cr Digital Platform Set for July Rollout
Unified portal to deliver government services seamlessly; CIPL to drive Bihar’s push towards citizen-centric e-governance
A new dawn of Digital Governance in Bihar with CIPL driving the change. In the heart of India’s historic land of knowledge and legacy, a quiet revolution is unfolding- one that promises to redefine governance and bring the state closer to its people. The BiharOne Project is not just another government initiative, it is a bold step towards a future where technology bridges gaps, simplifies lives and empowers citizens like never before. Agreement Signed with CIPL at BELTRON Bhawan for ‘BiharOne’ Project in Patna. With BiharOne, Bihar is poised to become a leader in e-governance delivery across states. Under the BiharOne project, the Government of Bihar has awarded a contract worth ₹87 crore to Corporate Infotech Pvt. Ltd. (CIPL) with a deadline set for the project to go live by July this year. Patna, meanwhile, is emerging as a hub for digital transformation in eastern India, witg CIPL leading this change.
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SatApr042026
Africa’s $2 Billion Surveillance Bet and the Future of Smart Cities
In cities across Africa, surveillance is becoming part of the urban fabric. Cameras mounted on streetlights, AI systems tracking movement, and centralized command centers monitoring activity in real time are no longer futuristic concepts. They are operational realities.
Framed as part of the continent’s smart city evolution, these technologies promise safer streets, smarter traffic systems, and more responsive governance. But as adoption accelerates, a deeper question is emerging: what kind of digital future is Africa building, and who controls it?
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SatApr042026
IN: Odisha: Bhubaneswar smart digital kiosks set for revival after citizens’ report
The Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL), in close coordination with the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), has planned a comprehensive overhaul of the smart digital kiosks installed under the Smart City project. As many as 75 ultra-modern digital kiosks were set up across Bhubaneswar to provide real-time city information to visitors, assist in booking bus and train tickets and offer emergency support such as helpline numbers and location guidance. However, many of these kiosks have remained non-functional, drawing criticism from residents and urban planning experts.
Officials said the move to revive the kiosks came after concerned citizens highlighted the issue on TOI’s Citizen Reporter portal, prompting authorities to review the status of the stalled infrastructure.
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SatApr042026
IN: Under smart city mission, over 357 projects worth over ₹11,000 crore completed in Gujarat
With an extensive network of roads and railways, along with the development of international airports and ports, Gujarat today has a well-developed transport network that provides excellent connectivity to its citizens. To manage the increasing traffic in urban areas efficiently, overbridges and underbridges are being constructed across the state. In particular, in the four major cities, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Vadodara, and Surat, a strong road network is being developed through such infrastructure, making transportation easier for citizens.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to visit Gujarat on March 31. During this visit, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various urban development projects.
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SatApr042026
Zambia builds ‘homegrown’ digital ID, seeks international expertise
Digital transformation is showing progress around the world. In Africa, the Zambian government is seeking an international partner through the Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) to support its planned digital ID rollout.
In a report by state broadcaster ZNBC, SZI National Coordinator Percy Chinyama revealed that Zambians are implementing the digital ID system through a ‘home-grown’ approach. However, he acknowledged that international partners may provide additional expertise.
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FriApr032026
Advancing citizen-first public services through AI and digital transformation
With governments worldwide turning to AI-driven digital transformation, Huawei took centre stage to explore how integrated platforms, data intelligence and “chat‑to‑process” innovations are reshaping service delivery, boosting efficiency and raising satisfaction across the public sector.
Governments across the world are under growing pressure to deliver faster, more accessible and more transparent services for citizens. Driven by ageing populations, rising citizen expectations and budget constraints, administrations are having to rethink how public services are designed and delivered – and AI-enabled digital solutions are helping their cause.
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FriApr032026
Urban AI should not be understood as a single, inevitable next stage of the smart city, say researchers
Jun Zhang and colleagues have published a new article in Urban Geography arguing that urban AI should not be understood as a single, inevitable next stage of the smart city. Instead, it shows that AI urbanism is a contested political and discursive formation—a set of truth-claims about what AI is, what it can do, and why it should govern.
Using a Foucauldian discourse analysis, the paper asks how ideas such as autonomy become credible and actionable in urban governance, and how they reshape who gets to decide, what counts as rational policy, and whose futures are made governable in AI's name. In this way, the paper shifts focus away from technical capability alone and toward the politics of how AI is made legitimate.
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FriApr032026
ES: Cities must lead digital shift, says Madrid’s tech chief
Digital transformation is about how organisations work and people collaborate, explains Fernando de Pablo, director of the Digital Office of the City of Madrid
As cities across Europe accelerate digital transformation, questions of governance, interoperability and public trust are coming to the fore. Despite heavy investment in digital tools, the real challenge lies in how institutions adapt, collaborate and deliver tangible improvements for citizens.
Madrid has emerged as a leading example of this shift, as cities take a more central role in shaping digital public services. The Spanish capital will host the GovTech 4 Impact World Congress (G4I), bringing together policymakers, practitioners and industry leaders to exchange lessons on digital government.
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ThuApr022026
IN: Under Smart City Mission, over 357 projects worth over Rs 11,000 cr completed across six smart cities in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to visit Gujarat on March 31. During this visit, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various urban development projects.
According to the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the then Chief Minister, PM Modi, had declared the year 2005 as the 'Urban Year', with a focused emphasis on developing infrastructure in urban areas. This journey of urban development in Gujarat has completed 20 years in 2025, and over these two decades, the state has witnessed significant urbanisation.
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ThuApr022026
How does the relationship between AI and smart cities work?
A smart city is not defined solely by the use of technology or the presence of sensors, but by its ability to interpret the information it collects from the urban environment and use it to make decisions. Artificial Intelligence is the central axis that allows a city to function in a coordinated, efficient and sustainable manner. In this sense, AI acts as the ‘brain’ that allows large volumes of data to be transformed into concrete actions that improve the functioning of the city. Thanks to this capacity, cities can predict needs, anticipate incidents and adapt their services in real time.
Without AI, the smart city would not be able to learn, evolve or respond to changes in the environment automatically. It is this technology that converts data into useful knowledge to optimise resources.
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ThuApr022026
IN: Maharashtra: Nagpur Smart City Mission: Achievement, Delays, and the Road Ahead
India is a developing country, so it is not fair to compare it with developed nations like the US, the UK, Canada, and others at this stage. The Indian government is upgrading its cities and making them smart. Perhaps the term ‘smart city’ is new to you. Don’t worry, as we are going to shed light on the definition of a smart city and discuss the Indian city of Nagpur, which is one of the cities announced by the Indian government to be converted into a smart city.
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WedApr012026
VN: National databases developed to drive digital transformation
The development and completion of national databases is a cornerstone in the digital transformation process. When data is standardised, interconnected, and effectively utilised, it becomes a critical foundation for modern governance, digital economic growth, and enhanced national competitiveness.
The Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation identifies data as a key production resource and a central driver for rapid and sustainable development. In parallel, the National Assembly’s issuance of the Law on Data, along with related legislation such as the Law on Digital Technology Industry, the Law on Personal Data Protection, and the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, as well as guiding decrees from the Government, has helped establish a comprehensive legal framework for data governance, utilisation, and protection.
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WedApr012026
GB: Wales: Digital transformation for a smarter, more connected Powys
A revised Digital Strategy sets out the council's commitment to deliver smarter, more connected public services for Powys.
Powys County Council has approved its Digital Strategy 2026-2030, outlining how it will deliver faster, simpler and more sustainable services for the people of Powys.
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WedApr012026
Smart City projects in 11 African countries reveal major digital authoritarianism risks
A report that compiles research findings on the implementation of AI-powered surveillance systems in 11 African countries has warned that nations deploying such systems risk collapsing into digital authoritarianism if certain safeguards are not quickly put in place.
The report by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), published this month, examines the deployment of surveillance systems aided by Chinese technology in Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The focus was on surveillance systems that monitor public spaces through facial or vehicle number plate recognition.
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TueMar312026
The higher education sector has a digital transformation problem
A TCS study highlights a growing gap between ambition and execution, as the sector moves towards intelligent and experience-led education models
Despite big investment in digital transformation, universities are struggling with outdated legacy technology, fragmented digital ecosystems, and personalization.
According to a new study titled Digital Readiness and Student Experience in Higher Education Institutions in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), more than six-in-ten universities (61%) remain in the “evolving” stage of digital maturity, despite significant recent investment in transformation initiatives.
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TueMar312026
India IoT Applications Leadership Signals Smart City Growth
IoT Society of India has appointed a Chennai-based technology specialist to head its national division focused on Internet of Things (IoT) applications, a move that reflects the growing importance of connected systems in shaping India’s urban infrastructure and service delivery frameworks.
The leadership change comes at a time when Indian cities are accelerating the adoption of IoT-driven solutions across mobility, utilities and public services. From intelligent traffic systems to smart water management, IoT applications are increasingly embedded in how cities operate. Industry observers say the new appointment signals a stronger push towards scaling these technologies beyond pilot projects into city-wide deployments.
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TueMar312026
Digital infrastructure powers Xiong'an, China's 'city of future'
As night falls, a deep-blue "eye" gazes into the distance. Located in the western part of the Rongdong District of Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei province, the Xiong'an Urban Computing Center rests quietly. Resembling a human eye in its architectural design, it is locally known as the "Eye of Xiong'an."
Inside this "city brain," servers glow with streams of blue light, supporting multidimensional computing for government services, urban planning, and ecological management. Large screens display a continuously evolving virtual city model on a digital operations platform.
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MonMar302026
Smart cities look to tube-based transport to reduce emissions and delivery delays
A new study claims that a largely overlooked solution, tube-based freight transport systems, could redefine how goods move within cities. These systems are a potential next-generation logistics layer that operates beneath or alongside traditional road networks, offering faster, cleaner, and more efficient delivery pathways in increasingly dense urban environments.
The study, titled "Smart Urban Logistics and Tube-Based Freight Systems: A Review of Technological Integration and Implementation Barriers", published in Smart Cities, reviews tube-based freight technologies and their role in transforming urban logistics. It evaluates existing models, emerging innovations, and real-world pilot projects while identifying the structural, economic, and governance barriers that continue to limit widespread adoption.
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MonMar302026
José María Zambrano: "Without security, there is no smart city"
The new president of the Smart City Cluster in Spain, economist José María Zambrano, partner at 3CS Strategic Economic Consulting, reviews the challenges of smart cities for Digital Shield: protection of critical infrastructures, data preservation, cybersecurity, sustainability, mobility, quality of life, equality..
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SunMar292026
Sovereign AI for Cities: An End-to-End Architecture from Data Center to Street Level
Sovereign AI matters for cities because it helps strengthen and extend smart city efforts -enabling cities to achieve outcomes such as less congestion, faster response times, improved safety, and tangible savings in energy and operations. AI can deliver these results in measurable ways when it is deployed on an architecture designed for low latency, high availability, and clear governance, while keeping sensitive data and operational control under trusted local management. This city-level shift also reflects a broader national trend, as more countries are investing in Sovereign AI to keep critical data, infrastructure, and model governance under local control.
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SunMar292026
KE: Smart City programme transforms streets of Murang’a town
Murang’a town is on a new path to transformation following the official launch of the town Smart City Programme by Governor Irungu Kang’ata on Saturday.
The launch, held near Marigiti Market, signals a major step towards reshaping the town into a modern, efficient and well-organized urban center.
Accompanied by Township Member of the County Assembly (MCA), Machigo, Kang’ata, described the initiative as a transformative project that will not only improve infrastructure but also uplift the overall quality of life for residents and businesses in the town.
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SunMar292026
Zambia moves ahead with digital ID system
The Smart Zambia Institute has begun the process of engaging an international partner to support the development of Zambia’s national digital identification system.
The project has entered a key implementation phase, with completion targeted for 2026.
The move to bring in an international partner is intended to strengthen local capacity as the country works towards delivering a fully functional and inclusive digital ID system.
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SatMar282026
Creating New Opportunities for Taiwan’s AI Ecosystem through “AI City”
AI City plays a key role in the next phase of Taiwan’s AI development. Following Taiwan's proven track record in AI hardware component manufacturing and information system parts, our next initiative is to demonstrate how cities can become real-world platforms for AI innovation. Under a sovereign AI framework, AI City brings together hardware manufacturers and software companies to create a new AI ecosystem that drives both urban transformation and industrial upgrading.
This vision will be showcased at the 2026 Smart City Summit & Expo and Net Zero City Expo (SCSE 2026), taking place in Taipei and Kaohsiung in mid-to-late March. The event will feature the world’s first AI City Pavilion, led by the ASUS Group, Foxconn, and the Taiwan Smart City Alliance. With our partners from government, civic organizations, and industry alliances, the pavilion will present the concept of sovereign AI, system architecture, and technical applications.
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SatMar282026
Empowering Smart Cities with AI
Urban technology has advanced rapidly over the past decade, with cities investing heavily in sensors, connectivity, and digital platforms to improve services. These initiatives have delivered meaningful progress, but they have also revealed structural limits: as cities become more complex, they are increasingly focused on transforming existing data into coordinated, real-time action.
Smart cities taught us how to connect urban systems and make city operations more visible through sensors and integrated data. Cities are now looking for ways to strengthen these foundations with more intelligent tools that enhance decision-making and service delivery. Rather than adding more devices, the focus is shifting toward building the capability to act at speed, and toward open, cross-domain platforms that support co-creation across industry, government, and academia. In this context, AI becomes a natural extension of the Smart City framework — enriching and empowering existing strategies rather than replacing them.
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SatMar282026
Inside the AI City: How Intelligent Mobility Is Transforming Urban Life
Every year, commuters lose hours — sometimes days — sitting in traffic. Congestion drains productivity, increases emissions, and shapes the rhythm of daily life in ways we rarely question. But cities are entering a new era. With artificial intelligence at the core of urban mobility systems, the AI City moves beyond traditional “smart city” automation toward a model that predicts, adapts, and continuously optimizes the flow of people and goods.
The result is a transportation network that feels almost invisible in its efficiency: predictable journeys, safer streets, cleaner air, and a mobility experience that responds to the city’s pulse in real time.
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FriMar272026
TW: Tainan: An AI City in Action
Tainan — Taiwan’s oldest city and cultural capital — has quietly transformed into one of the region’s most forward-thinking AI Cities. Building on its early smart‑city programs, Tainan now operates as an open, scalable testbed for next-gen urban innovation, attracting technology providers, research institutions, and international partners.
Sustainable, data-driven urban development
Tainan’s Shalun Smart Green Energy Science City showcases how AI can enhance sustainability at scale. From integrated energy management to intelligent transport systems, the district serves as a proving ground for low-carbon mobility, clean-energy adoption, and autonomous‑vehicle testing. These deployments demonstrate how AI can help cities optimize energy use, reduce emissions, and accelerate green transformation.
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FriMar272026
When Cities Start Thinking: The Rise Of Cognitive Infrastructure
Cities are growing at a remarkable pace. Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, and the U.N. expects that to rise to around 69% by 2050. By 2030 alone, we expect to see more than 40 “megacities” with populations exceeding 10 million.
For city leaders, that means infrastructure, safety systems, transportation networks and public services will face pressure that most cities were never designed to handle. Budgets will remain tight even as populations surge.
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ThuMar262026
How Smart City Development is Transforming Real Estate Markets
Smart city development refers to the integration of advanced technologies and innovative urban planning to enhance the quality of life, sustainability, and operational efficiency in cities. By leveraging data, connectivity, and intelligent infrastructure, smart cities optimize transportation, energy management, public services, and environmental systems. Beyond creating more livable urban environments, these initiatives are significantly influencing real estate, shaping property values, buyer preferences, and investment opportunities.
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WedMar252026
IN: Karnataka eyes Japan partnership for smart city solutions in Bengaluru
Karnataka is set to collaborate with Japan on smart city initiatives in Bengaluru, aiming to leverage Japanese expertise for urban challenges. This partnership, facilitated by Japan's MLIT, will focus on areas like energy, wastewater, mobility, and disaster management, with the Greater Bengaluru Authority acting as the nodal agency.
Karnataka plans to explore collaboration with Japan on smart city initiatives in Bengaluru.
The proposed model will enable Japanese companies to partner with cities globally to design and implement solutions for urban challenges, backed by government support, according to a statement from the state's IT/BT department.
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TueMar242026
AI City: The Next Stage in the Evolution of Smart Cities
Cities spent the last decade building digital foundations to transform themselves into Smart Cities—deploying sensors, expanding connectivity, and integrating data to modernize services. These investments created valuable visibility into how cities operate. But visibility alone is no longer enough. As urban systems become more interconnected and complex, the imperative shifts from data gathering to coordinating real-time actions across mobility, energy, safety, and public services.
AI City is that next step: integrating AI into the operating fabric of smart cities so systems can understand context, predict change, and orchestrate responses — reliably, at scale, and under clear governance.
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TueMar242026
AI City vs. Smart City: What’s the Difference?
As cities digitize, two terms get thrown around a lot — Smart City and AI City. They sound similar, but they aren’t the same. A Smart City uses connected technologies (sensors, IoT, digital platforms) to make urban services more efficient and transparent. An AI City is the next step in the evolution of a smart city – embedding artificial intelligence directly into the city’s operating system so that core functions can learn, predict, and act — often in real time. You can think of AI City as Smart City 4.0.
Put simply, transitioning to an AI City empowers cities to create an urban ecosystem where their citizens can genuinely feel greater convenience, safety, and trust in their daily lives.
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MonMar232026
What is an AI City?
Cities are constantly engaged in data collection, from monitoring traffic and energy usage to demand for public services. Their goal is to detect anomalies like water leaks or traffic congestion before they escalate, and respond faster by dispatching crews, adjusting signal timing, or prioritizing resources. But how does a city do this at scale? That’s the idea behind an AI City: using artificial intelligence to help urban systems understand what’s happening and decide what to do next.
An AI City integrates AI into public services and infrastructure to analyze data, predict needs, and improve how the city operates across areas like mobility, utilities, safety, and citizen services.
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MonMar232026
NSW becomes first Australian state to offer digital birth certificates
Individuals aged 16 to 21 and born in NSW can now download their birth certificates to their mobile phones.
The NSW government has announced the rollout of digital birth certificates for young people born in the state, making it the first Australian jurisdiction to offer the service.
People aged 16 to 21 will be the first cohort able to download their birth certificates directly from the Service NSW app as of today, provided they hold a NSW driver’s license or photo card.
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SunMar222026
MY: Public participation matters in urban planning and city management
Urban planning shapes the spaces where we live, work, and interact with communities.
From housing developments and transport systems to recreational parks and commercial hubs, the decisions made today will define the quality of life of the community for generations to come.
But too often, these decisions are made behind closed doors, with limited input from the communities that will be affected.
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SunMar222026
IN: AI, IoT & urban governance: Moving from smart cities to intelligent cities
India’s cities are generating more data than ever before. From traffic signals and water meters to surveillance systems and citizen service platforms, urban environments are now dense networks of connected systems. Yet, connectivity alone does not create better cities.
The next phase of India’s urban transformation is about intelligence, how cities use artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) together to interpret data, make decisions and deliver services that are faster, fairer and more responsive to citizens’ needs.
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SunMar222026
IN: Himachal Pradesh Leads in AI-Smart City Transformation
Himachal Pradesh is pioneering AI-enabled smart city development while preserving its unique mountain ecosystem. The state leverages platforms like the Him Seva Portal and the Him Data Portal to deliver citizen-centric services and improve governance. Technology initiatives have increased efficiency and yielded significant cost savings.
Himachal Pradesh is setting an example with its AI-enabled smart city initiatives that integrate seamlessly with the state's mountain ecosystem, according to Chief Minister's Principal Advisor for Information Technology and Innovation, Gokul Butail. At the Urban Innovation Summit in Chandigarh, Butail emphasized that innovation is vital for sustainable urban growth.
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SatMar212026
IN: Smart City Mission stands closed in Jammu and Kashmir
The Smart City Mission in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has been closed and now there will be no more funding from the Government of India (GoI) under the mission in J&K, which was launched here in June 2017, two years after the launch of this mission nationwide.
“The Smart City Mission has been closed in J&K and no more works will now be undertaken under Smart City Mission in this UT,” General Manager, Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL), Ashish Anand confirmed, when approached by the Northlines.
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SatMar212026
QA: MoL offers 325 digital services, records 250,000 transactions in February
The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing digital transformation and simplifying administrative procedures through its Integrated Digital Gateway, which now provides more than 325 digital services to employers and workers across the country.
According to the ministry, the platform has witnessed significant usage, with over 250,000 transactions completed during the past month alone. The high volume of activity reflects the growing reliance on digital government services and the increasing adoption of online solutions that allow users to complete procedures quickly and efficiently.
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SatMar212026
US: Virginia: Digitalization integral to local communities in the Shenandoah Valley
In recent years, digital transformation has begun to significantly reshape local communities across the Shenandoah Valley. Although large cities are often seen as the center of technological innovation, smaller areas are also experiencing a steady digital evolution.
In Augusta County, the expansion of internet connectivity and the growing adoption of online services are influencing how residents and businesses work, communicate and access information.
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FriMar202026
NG: Lagos Launches E-Permit System to Streamline Building Approvals
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially launched the Electronic Physical Planning Permit Processing System (EPPPS). This digital platform simplifies how residents obtain building permits. On Thursday, Mr. Kehinde Osinaike, General Manager of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), announced the rollout. The initiative modernizes urban planning and accelerates approval timelines for construction projects.
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FriMar202026
KE: Nairobi: Forum to explore financing for Africa’s smart cities, resilient infrastructure
Financing for climate-resilient infrastructure and smart city development will be a key focus when Nairobi hosts the second Africa Urban Forum next month.
The three-day forum, scheduled for April 8–10, will bring together policymakers, development financiers, city leaders and private sector players to discuss investment models needed to support Africa’s rapidly expanding urban centres.
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ThuMar192026
CA: Ontario: Mississauga’s Smart City Evolution: How Technology Defines Our 2026 Lifestyle
What does it mean to be a "modern" city in the year 2026? It's not only about the height of our skyline or how fast the LRT might go anymore for Mississauga. It's about a quiet, digital infrastructure that has become a part of our everyday lives. From the way we access local arts to how we unwind after a long commute on the 403, technology is acting as the new bridge between community and convenience. This digital renaissance is transforming Canada’s seventh-largest city into a model of 21st-century living, where high-tech meets high-touch.
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ThuMar192026
R18-billion smart city perfect for South Africans who don’t want to drive to work
An R18-billion smart and sustainable development that aims to be the most connected precinct in terms of public transport options has begun to take shape in the heart of Gauteng.
MyBroadband visited the site of the Bankenveld District City in March 2026 and found significant early construction activity, including a few tarred roads and water pipes being put in the ground.
The R18-billion development began construction in late 2025. It is being built on land bought from the University of Witwatersrand for R200 million in 2024.
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WedMar182026
GB: West Yorkshire: Leeds: University partners for smart city data mining
At a glance
- Who: Nexus, University of Leeds; Terminus Technologies.
- What: Nexus, the collaboration and innovation hub of the University of Leeds, has signed a smart city partnership with Terminus Technologies to deploy urban data mining technology at the university. Multi-spectral cameras will help build a comprehensive dataset to help cities understand and respond to urban environments.
- Why: To provide local authorities with the tools to make more informed, data-driven decisions about urban planning and resource allocation. The partnership aims to envision urban life in 20 years and build the data infrastructure to support smarter, more responsive cities.
- Where: The two sides hope the project will benefit communities across the UK and beyond.
Nexus, University of Leeds, and Terminus Technologies will build a comprehensive dataset to help cities understand and respond to urban environments.
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WedMar182026
South African smart city shooting the lights out
Waterfall City continues to benefit real estate investment trust (REIT) Attacq, which is investing heavily in the city’s future growth.
Touted as a “world-class smart city”, Waterfall City is a collaboration, logistics, retail and residential hub located in Midrand, Gauteng.
The city houses well-known developments like Mall of Africa, the PwC Tower, Deloitte HQ, and Ellipse Waterfall luxury apartments.
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WedMar182026
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Beyond the Smart City: Envisioning a Greener Future for Srinagar
The smartest cities are those that grow without erasing their ecology
When the waters rose in 2014, Srinagar did not merely witness a natural disaster; it experienced the consequences of ecological neglect. Entire neighbourhoods were submerged, roads turned into rivers, and a painful truth surfaced: a city built against its ecology cannot remain secure within it.
In recent years, Srinagar has been positioned within the policy discourse of the “Smart City,” a development paradigm that prioritises digital infrastructure, surveillance systems, technocratic governance, and aesthetic urban renewal. While such interventions promise administrative efficiency and infrastructural modernisation, they invite a critical question in the context of a fragile Himalayan urban ecosystem: can technological modernisation substitute for ecological resilience?
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WedMar182026
GE: Ambassadori Island Batumi: Smart island enters next development phase
At a glance
- Who: Ambassadori Island Batumi; Arup.
- What: Ambassadori Island Batumi has announced the next strategic phase of its development with the introduction of a comprehensive smart city framework with Arup.
- Why: To implement an advanced digital infrastructure, integrated with sustainable urban planning, and long-term operational intelligence.
- Where: Ambassadori Island Batumi is being developed in the Black Sea region.
Ambassadori Island Batumi in the Black Sea region is working with Arup to implement a smart city framework that integrates advanced digital infrastructure.
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TueMar172026
Digital Transformation in Government: How IT Solutions Are Shaping the Future of Public Services
The digital transformation of government is no longer a distant goal but a present-day reality that is rapidly changing the way public services are delivered. From online portals for tax filing and license renewals to AI-powered chatbots assisting citizens 24/7, information technology is revolutionizing the public sector. This transformation is being driven by a combination of citizen expectations, economic pressures, technological advancements, and the urgent need to improve efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.
Governments across the globe are embracing digital transformation to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and foster greater civic engagement. In this article, we will explore the many facets of how IT solutions are reshaping public services, the challenges governments face in adopting these technologies, and the long-term impact on citizens and institutions alike.
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TueMar172026
ZA: Public sector trainers’ forum puts focus on skills for digital and ethical governance
Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo Buthelezi will on Monday officially open the 24th National School of Government Public Sector Trainers’ Forum (PSTF) Conference at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Gauteng.
Hosted by the National School of Government (NSG), the two-day conference brings together learning and development practitioners from across the public sector to reimagine how public servants are trained and equipped to deliver on South Africa’s national priorities.
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TueMar172026
Multi-modal artificial intelligence can improve smart city traffic analytics
Smart city initiatives are generating vast amounts of data from sensors, cameras, mobile devices, and digital service platforms, offering new opportunities to understand how cities function in real time. Researchers are increasingly exploring whether artificial intelligence (AI) systems can integrate these diverse data sources to improve urban planning, infrastructure management, and traffic prediction.
The study Multi-Modal Artificial Intelligence for Smart Cities: Experimental Integration of Textual and Sensor Data, published in the journal Future Internet, analyses how multi-modal AI models can combine traffic sensor data and citizen-reported text information to enhance predictions of traffic congestion severity.
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TueMar172026
From Counterculture to Corporate Control: The Making of the Universal City - Case Study Amsterdam
Bulldozed! Dispossession and the Homogenised Mind
For much of humanity’s existence, our traditional worldview or cosmos was based on sacred, reciprocal relationships with the land and governed by natural seasons and localised community rhythms. What we are currently seeing, however, is an accelerated shift from a physical universe rooted in seasons and community to a virtual one mediated by screens and platforms.
In this new world order, human experience is mediated by mobile apps and predictive algorithms that convert human actions into data points. At the same time, spontaneous ‘messy’ human interaction is engineered away in favour of a sterile, predictable environment. This system encloses both urban and rural life, replacing the sacred and reciprocal relationships between humans and the land with a computational universe where creativity is harnessed to serve corporate extraction.
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TueMar172026
IN: Karnataka: 98% of Smart City Projects in Belagavi Completed; 490 Crore Central Funds Fully Utilised
Belagavi has completed the vast majority of projects sanctioned under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), with 98% of the works already finished and the remaining few under implementation, according to information presented in the Rajya Sabha.
In response to an unstarred question raised by Rajya Sabha MP Iranna Kadadi, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs provided details on the progress of Smart City projects in Belagavi.
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MonMar162026
IE: Dublin Uses “Digital Twins” to Build a Safer, Smarter Future
The city of Dublin is turning into a high-tech testing ground to solve everyday urban problems. By using “digital twins”—which are virtual, 3D copies of the physical city—leaders are finding new ways to protect residents from floods, fires, and traffic jams.
This project is part of a partnership between Dublin city officials and the technology company Bentley Systems. Instead of just buying ready-made software, the city is working directly with engineers and citizens to build tools that fit Dublin’s specific needs.
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MonMar162026
The Future of Smart Cities:How AI is Designing Urban Life Around You
Inside the real-time technology turning streets and neighbourhoods into spaces that adapt to how people live
Imagine stepping out of your front door on a Tuesday morning, and the city already knows you are running five minutes late. The traffic lights on your usual route have adjusted.
The bus is holding just a moment longer. The pavement beneath your feet, embedded with quiet sensors, has already logged your footsteps as part of a living, breathing data stream that helps the city breathe better too.
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MonMar162026
NG: Edo Govt Partners GIZ to Boost Digital Skills and Tech Economy
The Edo State Government has partnered with the German development agency GIZ to strengthen digital skills, support technology businesses, improve government digital systems, and create technology-driven economic opportunities across the state.
The partnership was announced by the Edo State Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy during a meeting held at Government House in Benin City. Officials said the collaboration is designed to accelerate digital transformation while helping the state build a stronger and more inclusive digital economy.
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SunMar152026
How the UK can Benefit from AI-Powered Smart Cities
- What are the benefits of smart cities for the UK’s governments, economy, and populace?
Smart cities aim to leverage technology to enhance quality of life, improve city management, and boost overall efficiency.
Smart cities help governments promote efficiency and sustainability, addressing challenges like waste, transportation, and energy consumption. Real-time data enables better decision-making, helping governments pinpoint issues and deploy solutions swiftly.
- What are the benefits of smart cities for the UK’s governments, economy, and populace?
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SunMar152026
IN: Karnataka: Mysuru: Drone survey begins to digitally map city properties
The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has launched a pilot project to scientifically survey and document properties across the city using advanced 3D aerial LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology.
As part of the exercise, a preliminary drone test was carried out in Santhepet yesterday.
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SunMar152026
Pakistan launches new digital governance framework under digital nation act
Summary
- Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja informed the National Assembly on Thursday that the government is moving forward with a comprehensive agenda to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and safeguard the digital rights of citizens across Pakistan.
- According to Shaza Fatima, the Pakistan Digital Authority will be responsible for drafting a comprehensive national digital master plan.
- On cybersecurity preparedness, Shaza Fatima informed the house that Pakistan already has a national cybersecurity framework in place to protect government networks and public-sector digital infrastructure.
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SunMar152026
IN: Chandigarh: Leading the Urban Revolution with Smart Cities and Innovation
Chandigarh, recognised for its well-planned infrastructure and green urban design, is regarded as India’s most organised and livable city.
It was designed by the renowned architect Le Corbusier and was built based on principles of urban planning, green spaces, and efficient infrastructure.
Over recent years, Chandigarh has continued to develop by blending its robust planning foundation with modern technology to create a smarter and more sustainable urban ecosystem.
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SatMar142026
Daniil Shuleyko on how Yango Group is building an operating system for the city
While rivals chase global scale with standardised models, Daniil Shuleyko, CEO of Yango Group, takes a different approach, building city by city based on what people actually need
For the past decade, “smart city” has been one of the most overhyped phrases in technology, and one of the most disappointing. From Toronto to Singapore, top-down projects have crashed against the same wall: cities are not blank slates. They are alive, chaotic, and resistant to master plans.
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SatMar142026
South Africa’s richest city rolling out smart poles with free Wi-Fi
The City of Johannesburg’s Metropolitan Tech Company is set to launch its Smart Pole Project on Mpumelelo Street in Slovo Park on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
The metro described the launch as the dawn of a new era of connectivity, safety, and digital opportunity in the informal settlement.
Slovo Park is an informal settlement in the municipality, known for its ongoing, community-driven struggle for land tenure and service delivery.
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SatMar142026
US: California: City of Inglewood to deploy smart city network
At a glance
- Who: City of Inglewood; Wow.
- What: The City of Inglewood in Los Angeles County has partnered with out-of-home media company Wow to install a smart city network.
- Why: In preparation for the 2026 Fifa World Cup and to support the five million annual visitors to its Sports and Entertainment District.
- When: Phase one will be installed in April.
Digital infrastructure is being installed ahead of 2026 Fifa World Cup and to support the five million annual visitors to its Sports and Entertainment District.
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ThuMar122026
What Transformational Government Looks Like When the Buzzwords Fade
True government transformation starts with standardization and modernization, enabling smarter digital services that meet rising citizen expectations.
State and local governments are often told they need to transform by modernizing systems, adopting artificial intelligence and delivering digital-first services that meet rising citizen expectations. But in practice, transformation rarely starts with cutting-edge technology.
Instead, it begins with foundational work that many agencies have struggled to complete for years.
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ThuMar122026
South Korea, Australia, Portugal top OECD Digital Government Index for 2025
UK ranks fourth, Chile vaults into top 10 as digitization reshapes global landscape
The OECD has published its 2025 results and key findings from the Digital Government Index (DGI) and Open, Useful and Re-usable Data Index (OURdata).
The DGI “benchmarks the efforts made by governments to establish the foundations necessary to achieve a coherent, human-centred digital transformation of the public sector.” The OURdata Index “measures governments’ efforts to design and implement national open government data policies.”
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WedMar112026
St. Lucia launches authentication framework to ease access to digital public services
Eastern Caribbean nation St. Lucia has launched a centralized national identity management system which it calls the National Authentication Framework (NAF).
According to the government, the primary objective of the platform is to make it easier for citizens and legal residents to access public services in a secure single sign-on manner and also to substantially enhance digital trust.
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WedMar112026
Living in 2030: How Smart Cities are Redefining Human Life
A glimpse into a future where technology breathes with us, making our urban spaces more sustainable and connected.
As we move deeper into the decade, the concept of a "home" is shifting from a simple physical shelter to an intelligent ecosystem. By 2030, our cities won't just be concrete jungles; they will be living, breathing organisms powered by Artificial Intelligence and renewable energy. This transition is not just about luxury; it’s about survival and sustainability in a rapidly changing world.
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WedMar112026
IN: Mayor of Milisauti town, Romania visits Gujarat, explores state's smart infrastructure
The Mayor of Milisauti Town in Romania, Vasile Carare, along with his wife, has arrived on a two-day visit to Gujarat.
According to a press release, during this visit, he held discussions with senior officials of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department on e-governance, urban development projects, citizen-centric services, and industrial development.
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TueMar102026
IN: Smart City projects near completion in 10 Uttar Pradesh cities
In a positive development for the state, 99% of the projects that were scheduled to be taken up under the Smart City scheme were commissioned.
Chasing a deadline of Mar 15, in the latest review carried out by the urban development department, it was found that out of the total 682 projects, that were sanctioned to improve the ease of living for urban residents, 677 were completed. Out of the remaining five projects, three could be inaugurated within a week, while the remaining ones, too, would be made operational by Mar 14, said senior officials.
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TueMar102026
NA: Kunene: Kaoko Fria smart city in limbo
The Kunene Regional Council says it was never informed about the mass recruitment drive conducted by Kaoko Fria Investment (Pty) Ltd, the company claiming to be behind the proposed Kaoko Fria Smart City in Kunene.
The recruitment exercise, which saw thousands of mostly young jobseekers gathering in Windhoek’s Havana informal settlement last week to submit their CVs, has raised eyebrows after the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism distanced itself from the project.
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TueMar102026
AU: Sourcing Agreement Strengthens Public Sector Digital Transformation
The Digital Transformation Agency has secured a new five-year Volume Sourcing Agreement on behalf of the Australian Government, reinforcing efforts to modernise digital infrastructure and support long-term technology adoption across government agencies.
The arrangement focuses on ensuring consistent, reliable, secure, and efficient access to essential information and communication technology platforms and online services used throughout the entire Australian public sector.
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MonMar092026
ZA: CIO Thato Matsipe is driving citizen-centric digital transformation in the North West
The CIO in the office of the North West premier, Thato Matsipe, unpacks how governance reform, IT centralisation and strategic industry collaboration are repositioning technology from a support function to a core enabler of provincial service delivery.
When Thato Matsipe speaks about technology, he does so in terms of outcomes, not abstractions. As CIO in the office of the premier of the North West provincial government, his focus is firmly on people, access and measurable impact. For him, technology only has value when it materially improves how citizens experience government.
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MonMar092026
MK: By the end of the month, digital documents such as ID cards and driver's licenses will come into operation
By the end of this month, citizens will be able to use their ID card and driver's license in electronic form.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation expects final comments from Poland, where the application has been sent for testing, within 3 weeks.
However, whether a digital ID card or driver's license will be accepted for identification will remain at the discretion of the institutions.
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MonMar092026
ABB pushes Africa’s smart city revolution
ABB Electrification is driving Africa’s transition to smarter, more sustainable cities through its suite of integrated technologies designed to improve energy efficiency, resilience, and connectivity across urban infrastructure.
With rapid urbanisation placing new demands on power, mobility, and digital infrastructure, ABB’s smart city solutions offer a blueprint for sustainable development, from intelligent buildings and reliable power systems to cleaner, connected transport networks.
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SunMar082026
NG: FG, MTN launch one-stop digital city platform in Abuja to boost urban services
The Federal Government, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has unveiled a nationwide digital city platform, MyCityApp Nigeria, in Abuja, marking a new phase in efforts to deepen digital infrastructure and smart city development across the country.
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, who led the launch in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday, described the platform as a strategic step in Nigeria’s digital transformation drive.
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SunMar082026
US: California: Culver City: City Council to Consider Sites for Kiosks
The City Council will consider the proposed siting plan for an interactive digital kiosk program at its meeting on March 9, 2026. You can review the digital kiosk map on the City’s website.
The project includes the installation of 15 kiosks throughout the community that will provide information on meetings, events, transportation services, local business directories, tourism wayfinding, emergency services and commercial advertising among other things.
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SatMar072026
KR: Gyeonggi: Seongnam City Shares Its "Smart City Administration" Model with Philippine GMA City Delegation
Philippine GMA City Delegation Benchmarking Digital Twin and Spatial Information Systems
Seongnam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Shin Sangjin) announced on the 27th that a delegation from General Mariano Alvarez (GMA) City in the Philippines visited Seongnam to benchmark its spatial-information-based scientific administrative decision-making model.
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SatMar072026
MyCityApp Nigeria Debuts
MyCityApp Nigeria, in collaboration with MTN Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy has launched a new digital city platform, MyCityApp, aimed at boosting tourism, expanding access to government services and connecting businesses more directly with residents.
The application, unveiled in Abuja on Thursday, is designed as a smart urban companion. It integrates city services, event listings, payment systems, transport information, hospitality offerings, and small-business visibility into a single digital interface.
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FriMar062026
AE: The Impact of Uber Clone App Software on Dubai’s Smart City Goals
Dubai is a city where “impossible” is just a starting point. Whether it’s the goal of making 25% of all transportation autonomous by 2030 or the push for a completely paperless government, the emirate is the world’s leading laboratory for urban innovation. However, a smart city is more than its skyscrapers and high-speed rail; it is defined by how effortlessly its people move.
As we look at the logistics of the UAE’s “Smart City” pillars, one technology has emerged as a surprisingly critical bridge: the Uber clone. While the term “clone” often suggests a simple copy, in the context of Uber clone app development, it represents a highly sophisticated, localized digital infrastructure that is helping the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) turn vision into reality.
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FriMar062026
Indonesia's Nusantara grant US$2.49M from U.S. for smart city planning
Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) has received a US$2.49 million grant from the United States Government to help strengthen smart city planning, reflecting international confidence in the sustainable development of the country’s new capital.
“The grant support reflects international trust in the vision of developing IKN as a future city based on technology and sustainability,” said Head of the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN), Basuki Hadimuljono, in Nusantara on Thursday.
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ThuMar052026
VN: Ho Chi Minh City moves to real smart urban governance in 2026
Ho Chi Minh City is building a governance model where real-time data, AI and digital twins guide decisions and reshape daily urban life.
In 2026, Ho Chi Minh City will focus on cleansing, standardizing and effectively leveraging data to operate a truly smart city. Public services will shift from “processing applications” to “serving needs.”
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ThuMar052026
From Smart Cities to AI Education: Kazakhstan’s 2026 Digitalization Projects
Kazakhstan has begun implementing a plan for the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, aimed at modernizing public administration, expanding AI education, strengthening cybersecurity and accelerating the country’s transition to a new digital economy in 2026.
The action plan, approved by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, includes eight priority blocks and ten key initiatives. The official launch is scheduled for March at the Alem.Ai building, reported the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry on Feb. 23.
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ThuMar052026
GB: Public sector transformation: Powering the next wave
James Gee, Head of Digital and IT Framework Agreements at NHS Shared Business Services, provides insights on public sector transformation, including the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework agreement
Ageing networks, siloed systems and outdated processes block ambitions across the NHS and wider public sector to harness artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), automation and emerging technologies. Modernisation begins with rebuilding and securing IT infrastructure – the bedrock for transforming service delivery. NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has designed a £2.5 billion Digital Workplace Solutions contract that offers a streamlined route to accelerate transformation and future innovation.
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WedMar042026
Smart Cities Build Their Own 5G Infrastructure to Modernize Public Safety Response
The idea of a truly “smart” city has been around for years, but in recent times, the conversation has shifted. It’s no longer just about free public Wi-Fi or fancy lighting systems. Around the world, cities are facing a new challenge: how to keep their citizens safe in an era of rapid urbanization, increasing public events, and growing digital threats. And they’re finding that public safety systems built on outdated, congested, or vulnerable networks simply can’t keep up.
In this high-stakes environment, a new trend is emerging—cities are building and owning their own private 5G networks. These aren’t just faster internet connections; they are purpose-built infrastructures designed to give police, fire departments, and emergency services unprecedented control, reliability, and security. And one of the people helping cities make this leap is Rahul Bangera, a quiet but formidable force in the global private wireless industry.
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WedMar042026
Digital Service Desk Opens in Bassiknou, Mauritania, to Boost Local Digital Transformation
This initiative, funded by FAO, is part of the Ministry’s broader strategy to reduce the digital divide and ensure inclusive access to public digital services for all citizens.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation, Innovation, and Administration Modernization (MTNIMA) has taken a significant step toward accelerating digital transformation in Bassiknou with the official inauguration of a new digital service desk. The opening ceremony was led by Mr. Yacoub Mohamed Boïlil, Technical Advisor in charge of Development and Interoperability at the Minister’s Office, in the presence of the Deputy Prefect of Bassiknou, Acting Prefect Mr. Mouttaly Abdellahi, and Mr. Khaled Sid’Elemin, representing the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
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WedMar042026
New AI framework transforms paper drawings into 3D digital twins, advancing smart city construction
Researchers have developed DBAL-YOLO, a novel deep learning-based framework that automatically converts non-digital engineering drawings into 3D Building Information Models (BIM). Achieving 98.8% detection precision and complete geometric reconstruction without manual intervention, this technology resolves a challenging issue in creating digital twins for existing buildings.
Digital twin city systems serve as the foundation for intelligent urban management and resilience monitoring. These systems rely heavily on digital models of physical entities, particularly buildings. However, a significant challenge persists: many existing and older buildings lack digital 3D models, with their information stored only in scanned or archived paper drawings.
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TueMar032026
Vietnam Revolutionizes Travel and Urban Life with Infrastructure Upgrades Driving Digital Transformation, Green Innovation, and Smart City Development – New Update
Latest Vietnam news reveals a major push in infrastructure development led by the Ministry of Construction, aiming to accelerate digital transformation across the country. In 2026, these initiatives are shaping the construction sector into a more efficient, technology-driven, and sustainable ecosystem. The government is focusing on modernising public services, integrating smart technology, and supporting environmentally friendly urban growth, reflecting a long-term vision for a data-driven, transparent administration.
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TueMar032026
IN: Delhi's Digital Leap: Transforming Governance with Tech
Delhi plans to overhaul its project timeline monitoring portal, emulating best practices from other states to create a proactive governance system. A key feature is the Auto-Appeal System, automatically addressing delays without citizen intervention. Amendments to existing acts and portals aim for enhanced integration and accountability.
Delhi is set to undergo a digital transformation in its governance framework. Information and Technology Minister Pankaj Singh announced intentions to revamp the project timeline monitoring portal, taking cues from successful models across various states. The initiative aims to foster citizen-friendly governance where accountability becomes intrinsic to the system.
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TueMar032026
Pakistan Digital Authority: Building a Citizen-Centric Digital Future
Pakistan is pursuing a massive digital transformation, led by the new Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), to create a citizen-centric, digitally empowered nation. Key initiatives are already boosting efficiency, expanding digital inclusion and strengthening the digital economy. The PDA’s success will be measured by its ability to build public trust, ensure inclusivity and maintain ethical safeguards.
Pakistan is charting an ambitious course toward a citizen-centric, digitally empowered nation under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025 and the National Digital Commission. At the heart of this transformation lies the newly established Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), mandated to design, implement and oversee a coherent digital governance framework across the public sector.
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MonMar022026
Rapid urbanization puts pressure on Africa’s smart city ambitions
Africa’s urban population is expanding at one of the fastest rates in the world, with projections showing that by 2050 roughly two thirds of Africans could live in cities. That surge is reshaping infrastructure demands, governance systems, labor markets and environmental pressures across the continent.
A new academic review finds that while African cities hold strong potential to become smart cities, deep structural barriers could stall progress unless governments, investors and communities align around inclusive and context-driven strategies.
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MonMar022026
US: Why Smart Cities Are Switching to Unity5’s Municipal Parking Software
How Modern Municipal Parking Software Can Solve Urban Complexities
Across the US, municipal leaders are facing a breaking point. The mandate is no longer just to “enforce parking”, it is to manage the curb, reduce congestion, and meet climate goals. Yet, many departments are hindered by rigid, siloed systems that treat residential permits, construction zones, and parking citations as three unrelated events.
While many domestic legacy providers offer “standard” platforms, they often trap cities in a cycle of expensive change orders and disconnected data. The solution to this gridlock lies with a modern municipal parking software, technology designed specifically to handle the density and regulatory complexity of modern cities. To see this software in action, we look at some of the forward-thinking cities Unity5 currently work with in the UK, where high-density councils have already successfully deployed these advanced strategies.
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MonMar022026
TW: Cities deploy AI to address rising urbanization challenges
In Taoyuan’s traffic control center, dozens of monitors display green lights cascading through city streets. When an ambulance races toward a hospital, artificial intelligence clears its path in seconds, turning life-threatening traffic jams into seamless journeys.
This is the new reality of smart cities, where technology isn’t just improving urban life — it’s saving it. Liao Hsiu-wu, who chairs Taiwan’s Smart Community Development Committee, has witnessed his city transform from a growing suburb into a testing ground for ambitious urban technology.
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MonMar022026
MX: Tijuana IoT News: Smart City & Political Insights
Hey guys! Let’s dive into the buzzing world of IoT Tijuana, specifically focusing on the latest news surrounding SCPolíticas (Smart City Policies) and the developments in SC (Smart City) initiatives. This article is your go-to guide for understanding how technology is transforming Tijuana, Mexico, and the political landscape shaping its future. We’ll explore the exciting possibilities of the Internet of Things (IoT), how it’s being implemented, the challenges faced, and the policies driving these changes. Get ready for a deep dive into the heart of Tijuana’s technological evolution!
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SunMar012026
Oman’s Government Digital Transformation programme achieves 94% performance by end of 2025
The National Government Digital Transformation Programme “Tahawul” (2021–2025) in Oman achieved an overall performance rate of 94 percent by the end of December 2025, compared to 73 percent at the end of 2024.
The programme’s 2025 annual performance report indicated that the total number of priority government services whose procedures were simplified reached 3,166 services, representing 100 percent completion of the target. Meanwhile, 90 percent of priority core services and automatic permits were digitised, amounting to 2,277 services out of 2,523 targeted for digitisation by the end of 2025.
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SunMar012026
Mozambique Launches Digital Government Overhaul, Looking to Kenya and Rwanda as Models
Mozambique will digitize all government services, modeling its approach on Kenya and Rwanda in a bid to consolidate revenue collection and improve the country’s competitiveness, President Daniel Chapo announced Tuesday.
Speaking at the opening of Mozambique’s first national conference on digital transformation in Maputo, Chapo framed the initiative as a governance overhaul rather than a technological upgrade. “Countries are not transformed only through physical infrastructure,” he said. “They are also transformed through digital infrastructure that connects citizens to the state and to opportunity.”
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SunMar012026
Why AI Infrastructure is Becoming a Grid Problem—and How Edge AI Changes Smart Cities
We often talk about artificial intelligence as a digital evolution, but the reality is much more physical. It isn’t just a software breakthrough—it is an infrastructure revolution.
Over the past two years, the rapid expansion of AI training and inference systems has shifted attention away from algorithms and toward something more physical: power density, thermal constraints, networking hardware, and the grid compatibility of cities and utilities.
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SatFeb282026
IN: Bihar: Patna: Common Service Centre at Mithapur nears completion
The construction work of the state-of-the-art Common Service Centre (CSC) being built at Mithapur in Patna is on the verge of completion. Being built at a cost of Rs 30 crore, the project is estimated to be completed by the end of February. Spread over 26,000 square feet, the CSC will provide a one-stop solution for students as well as city residents, offering facilities ranging from banking services to beauty parlours and salons. The innovative design will create a vibrant community space for young minds to connect and flourish. The project is being executed under the Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL).
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SatFeb282026
IN: Navi Mumbai tops Maharashtra in City E-Governance Index-2026 report
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) ranked first in Maharashtra in the City E-Governance Index (CEGI)-2026 report released by Policy Research Organization (PRO) Pune, a third-party organisation that evaluated the e-governance performance of 29 municipal corporations in the state.
The report assessed hundreds of criteria under three key pillars: service availability, transparency in administration and digital accessibility. Pune Municipal Corporation ranked second. NMMC secured the top position due to its citizen-oriented online services, easy digital transactions, an efficient grievance redressal system, and the consistency and up-to-dateness of information available through its website www.nmmc.gov.in and the mobile app My NMMC.
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SatFeb282026
IN: 60% smart city projects faced delays in Haryana: CAG report
Designed for 5 years, mission was extended till March 2025
Nearly 60 per cent of the 112 developmental projects under the Haryana Start City Mission experienced delays ranging from a few days to more than four years.
The several delays have been attributed to issues like lack of encumbrance-free sites, site clearance, and drawing revisions, according to a CAG report tabled in the Haryana Assembly Friday.
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FriFeb272026
Smart Parking Market: Revolutionizing Urban Mobility
IoT-Enabled Infrastructure, AI-Based Analytics, and Real-Time Monitoring Transforming City Parking Systems
The Smart Parking market is a critical pillar of the "Smart City" movement. As urban populations swell and traffic congestion becomes a primary economic drain, smart parking solutions leverage IoT, AI, and real-time data to optimize space utilization and reduce the "cruising for parking" phenomenon, which is responsible for up to 30% of urban traffic.
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FriFeb272026
What is a ‘smart city’?
With more than half of the world’s population living in cities, and urban areas responsible for over 60% of greenhouse gas emissions, it’s clear we need to be smarter about urban planning and development.
The term ‘smart city’ seems ubiquitous when it comes to urban sustainability discourse and practice, but what does it actually mean?
To find out, The Future Of podcast team spoke with Dr Courtney Babb, a senior lecturer in the School of Design and the Built Environment. They explore what makes a city ‘smart’ as well as the possibilities and potential risks of using ‘intelligence’ to improve the quality of life for urban citizens.
Read a snippet below or listen the full episode.
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FriFeb272026
IN: Tamil Nadu: Chennai: GCC Plans Digital Twin Pilot for Data-Driven Urban Planning
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has proposed a Digital Twin pilot project for a central part of the city, covering about 5 sq km, including Nungambakkam, College Road, Greams Road, and Anna Salai. The initiative aims to enable data-based urban planning and better city management.
The Digital Twin will create a virtual model of the selected areas and will be supported by an Urban Data Observatory and an infrastructure asset management system, both of which are yet to be implemented. The platform will integrate data from the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), city sensors, and GIS mapping, and will use 3D and 4D simulations along with AI for planning and analysis.
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ThuFeb262026
VN: HCMC accelerates digital transformation, building service-oriented government
Ho Chi Minh City is entering a new era of governance, where public services and sweeping digital transformation are reshaping how citizens and businesses interact with the State, laying the foundation for a smarter and more livable metropolis. Ho Chi Minh City is undergoing a sweeping transformation, driven by a government that emphasizes proactivity and service, with digital innovation now woven into the daily lives of both citizens and businesses.
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IfG.CC: eGovernment-Infobrief Januar 2012 / eGovernment Infoletter January 2012
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| IfG.CC: eGovernment-Forschung aus Deutschland |
IfG.CC: eGovernment Research from Germany |
Liebe Leserinnen und liebe Leser,
wir freuen uns, Ihnen die aktuelle Ausgabe unseres eGovernment-Infobriefs vorstellen zu dürfen. Unser Infobrief fasst monatlich die wichtigsten auf unserer Competence Site veröffentlichten Inhalte zusammen und informiert Sie in sechs Themenschwerpunkten über aktuelle Entwicklungen und Veranstaltungen zum Thema "eGovernment".
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Wir wünschen Ihnen eine spannende und informative Lektüre. Wir danken allen RedakteurInnen, die einen Beitrag zum Infobrief geleistet haben.
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Dear Reader,
we are pleased to present you the newest edition of the IfG.CC’s eGovernment Infoletter. Every month, the eGovernment Infoletter summarizes the most important information published on our website and gives you an overview of current developments and events related to eGovernment, divided into seven six areas.
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We wish you a pleasant and informative read! We thank all of the authors and editors who contributed to this edition of the eGovernment Infoletter.
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Inhalt
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1. Nachrichten aus dem Institut IfG.CC / News from the IfG.CC
1.1 Ausgewählte Aktivitäten / Selected IfG.CC activities
A.1 Hamburg, Deutschland: Abschluss der Untersuchung der Fusion zum öffentlichen IT-Dienstleister Dataport
A.2 Deutschland Online-Vorhaben „Kfz-Wesen“: Veröffentlichung des Evaluierungsberichts
1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publications
P.1 Neuerscheinung: Brüggemeier, M./Lenk, K. (Hg.): Bürokratieabbau im Verwaltungsvollzug: Better Regulation zwischen Go-Government und No-Government
1.3 Veranstaltungen & Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
V.1 Bern, Schweiz, Fachhochschule Bern, 16.12.: E-Government-Masterkurs
V.2 Potsdam, Deutschland, Universität Potsdam, WS 2011/2012: Masterkurs "Public Management A"
V.3 Potsdam, Deutschland, Universität Potsdam, WS 2011/2012: Masterkurs "Public Management in an Information Age: An Introduction to eGovernment”
V.4 Ankündigung: Hamburg, Deutschland, Universität Hamburg, 28./29.02.2012: Public Management Colloquium 2012
V.5 Ankündigung: Friedrichshafen, Deutschland, Zeppelin University, 14.-16.03.2012: FTVI & FTRI 2012
1.4 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen & Vorträge / Conferences & events supported by the IfG.CC
K.1 Ankündigung: Rome, Italy: 11.-13.04.2012, 16th IRSPM Conference
K.2 Announcement: Cotonou, Benin: 23.-25.05.2012, eLearning Africa 2012 Conference
1.5 In eigener Sache / On our owns account
E.1 10 Jahre IFG.CC - 10 Jahre eGoverment-Forschung aus Deutschland / 10 years IfG.CC – 10 years eGovernment research from Germany
E.2 Das IfG.CC bietet attraktive Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen / The IfG.CC offers attractive opportunities for students and graduates
E.3 Das IfG.CC sucht weitere Mitarbeiter/-innen für den Geschäftsbereich "Prozessmanagement"
2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats/Key Issue of the Month: E-Government in Indien / eGovernment in India
2.1 Take broadband to the masses
2.2 Is UPA’s UID project in jeopardy?
2.3 Goverment promoting IT in agriculture
2.4 Gov't seeks views of online players like Google, Facebook, Yahoo on social media rules for babus
3. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
3.1 LÜKEX 2011: Deutschland wehrt sich gegen Cyber-Angriffe
3.2 Anschluss unter der Einheitlichen Behördennummer 115 bald auch in Bayern
3.3 IT-Gipfel 2011 - Impuls für E-Justice und E-Government
3.4 Elektronische Gesundheitskarte: Online-Anbindung kommt
3.5 eID card celebrates first anniversary
3.6 Brandenburg: Forschungsprojekt Stein-Hardenberg 2.0
4. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
4.1 Switzerland: EHR pilot project in Geneva receives highest certification for eHealth strategy compliance
4.2 Malta: Dancing on digital clouds
4.3 Great Britain: Telehealth to benefit 3 million National Health Service (NHS) patients
4.4 Bulgaria: All hospitals to log births in electronic register
4.5 Über ein Viertel der europäischen Haushalte noch ohne Internet
4.6 Spain: Launch of eGovernment app for smartphones
5. eGovernment weltweit / eGovernment world wide
5.1 Palestinian National Authority unveils governmental communications and IT strategy
5.2 Jamaica: Education Ministry Enhancing Technology in Schools
5.3 Nigeria: Police Launch Motor Biometric Registration
5.4 United States of America: Bringing Health IT to Rural America
5.5 Australia: Time to drop the 'e'
5.6 China: Hong Kong launches public consultation on e-health records
6. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen des laufenden Monats / Selected events in the current month
6.1 17.-19.01., Berlin, Deutschland: OMNICARD 2012
6.2 19.-20.01., New Delhi, India: e-Gov World 2012
6.3 25.01., Stockholm, Sweden: eIdentification Day 2012
6.4 28.-30.01., Miami, Florida, USA: 2nd ACM SIGHIT IHI 2012
6.5 30.-31.01., Valencia, Spain: eTelemed 2012
6.6 30.01.-02.02., Dubai, United Arab Emirates: HBMeU 2012 Annual
Weitere Veranstaltungstermine / More event dates
7. Ihre Beiträge in unserem eGovernment-Infobrief / Your articles in our eGovernment Infoletter
8. Ihre Werbung auf unserer Website oder im eGovernment-Infobrief / Paid announcements on our Website or in our eGovernment Infoletter
9. Impressum / Imprint
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1. Nachrichten aus dem Institut IfG.CC / News from the IfG.CC
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1.1 Ausgewählte Aktivitäten / Selected IfG.CC activities
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A.1 Hamburg, Deutschland: Abschluss der Untersuchung der Fusion zum öffentlichen IT-Dienstleister Dataport
Das IfG.CC hat eine umfassende Untersuchung zur Entstehung des öffentlichen IT-Dienstleisters Dataport im Dezember abgeschlossen. Der Bericht wird demnächst durch Dataport in geeigneter Form veröffentlicht. Auf der Basis von Experteninterviews und Dokumentenauswertung wurde herausgearbeitet, wie und unter Bedingungen Dataport entstanden ist und welche zukünftigen Herausforderungen zu bewältigen sind. Das IfG.CC war beauftragt worden, den länderübergreifenden Fusionsverlauf von Dataport nachzuzeichnen, nicht zuletzt, um Überlegungen abzuleiten, ob und wie diese Fusion Vorbild für andere Bundesländer sein kann.
Die Fusion wurde aus einer Policy- und einer gestaltungsorientierten Management-Perspektive analysiert. Ziel war es, neben dem unmittelbaren Fusionsmanagement auch weiter gefasste Erkenntnisse über den Fusionsprozess zu ermitteln, z.B. wie die Fusion im Politiknetzwerk zustande gekommen ist und inwieweit bzw. welche Art politischer Unterstützung vorlag. Die Analyse erfolgte entlang von drei idealtypischen Phasen: In der Vor-Phase entstand die Idee zur Fusion und wurde zur durchsetzbaren Option entwickelt. Während der Fusionsphase verhandelten die Fusionspartner über die konkrete Ausgestaltung des künftigen Unternehmens Dataport. Die Vorläuferorganisationen wurden in der abschließenden Integrationsphase zu Dataport zusammengeführt, was sich auch als innere Fusion beschreiben lässt. Im Ergebnis zeigt sich, dass es eine Reihe von recht unterschiedlichen Management-Anforderungen gibt, die generell bei öffentlichen Fusionen zu berücksichtigen sind. Es gibt jedoch auch spezielle Aspekte, die für die Fusion zu Dataport ausschlaggebend waren, wie z.B. die spezifische Konstellation der politischen Unterstützung.
Für alle Fragen zum Projekt steht Sirko Schulz (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am IfG.CC, gern zur Verfügung.
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A.2 Deutschland Online-Vorhaben „Kfz-Wesen“: Veröffentlichung des Evaluierungsberichts
Das IfG.CC hat die Evaluierung der Umsetzung von Kfz-Online abgeschlossen. Der Ergebnisbericht wurde nun vom IT-Planungsrat veröffentlicht und steht zum Download zur Verfügung. Evaluiert wurde die so genannte erste Stufe der Umsetzung des Gesamtvorhabens. Für die Stufe 1 war vorgesehen, dass ausgewählte Zulassungsprozesse bzw. -prozessteile so neu gestaltet werden, dass es für Bürger möglich ist, ein Fahrzeug online – ohne die Zulassungsstelle aufzusuchen – an-, um- oder abzumelden. Die bisherige Form der Kfz-Zulassung bleibt weiterhin erhalten.
Analysiert wurden Pilot-Projekte in Hessen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Berlin, Hamburg, Baden-Württemberg und Bayern im Hinblick auf die Ziele des Aktionsplans Deutschland-Online. Im Vordergrund stand dabei, ob die Lösungen effizient und effektiv gestaltet waren; zusätzlich wurden die Sicherheit und Rechtmäßigkeit der neuen Prozesse betrachtet. Pilotiert wurden u.a. die internetbasierte Beantragung einer Umschreibung, der Einsatz des neuen Personalausweises bei der Neuzulassung und eine neue Logistikkette für die Lieferung von Fahrzeugdokumenten und Kennzeichen zum Bürger.
Aus den Ergebnissen der Evaluation wurden Handlungsempfehlungen für die Weiterentwicklung des DOL-Vorhabens (Stufe 2) abgeleitet. Im Ergebnis hat sich gezeigt, dass die neu gestalteten Prozesse zumindest den Aufwand für Bürger und gewerbliche Kunden reduzieren, es in den meisten Fällen aber immer noch nötig ist, für die Übergabe von Kennzeichen und Dokumenten eine Verwaltung – nicht unbedingt die zuständige Zulassungsbehörde – aufzusuchen. Einige der Pilotländer nutzen bestehende Infrastrukturen, wie Portale und Register z.B. des Kraftfahrt-Bundesamtes, um Online-Prozesse umzusetzen. Bei der Evaluierung hat das IfG.CC mit dem Statistischen Bundesamt zusammengearbeitet, das die Prozesse im Hinblick auf entstehende Bürokratiekosten untersucht hat.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
Deutschland-Online „Kfz-Wesen“ – Evaluierung der Pilotprojekte der Stufe 1
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1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publication
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P.1 Neuerscheinung: Brüggemeier, M./Lenk, K. (Hg.): Bürokratieabbau im Verwaltungsvollzug: Better Regulation zwischen Go-Government und No-Government
Im September ist Band 12 „Bürokratieabbau im Verwaltungsvollzug“ der Buchreihe „E-Government und die Erneuerung des öffentlichen Sektors“ im Verlag edition sigma Berlin erschienen, die von Klaus Lenk, Martin Brüggemeier und Tino Schuppan, wissenschaftlicher Direktor des IfG.CC, herausgegeben wird.
Von Seiten vieler Bürger, vieler Unternehmen und sogar der Verwaltung selbst werden oft die zahlreichen Kosten und Lasten beklagt, die heute im Kontakt mit staatlichen Stellen entstehen. Die Autoren dieses Buchs verfolgen das Ziel, Wege zu einer einfacheren, kostengünstigeren und weniger spürbaren Verwaltung aufzuzeigen und gangbar zu machen. Es geht um eine »Better Regulation«, die sich nicht auf Normenkontrolle beschränkt, sondern das organisatorische Potenzial von E-Government strategisch einbezieht und zum verwaltungsinternen Umbau im Hinblick auf eine einfachere Verwaltung nutzt. Die Beiträge illustrieren anschaulich, wie Zugangswege zur Verwaltung und Geschäftsprozesse vereinfacht oder ganz überflüssig werden können: An die Stelle eines »Go-Government« mit persönlichem Erscheinen im Rathaus oder in der Arbeitsagentur tritt ein „One-Stop-Government“ oder gar ein kompletter Interventions-Verzicht (»No-Government«). Der Band wendet sich an Verwaltungspraktiker, Politiker, Verbände, Berater und Wissenschaftler, die sich mit Bürokratieabbau, Besserer Rechtsetzung und E-Government befassen und nach neuen Perspektiven für die Staats- und Verwaltungsmodernisierung suchen.
In diesem Band ist auch der Beitrag "Reduktion von Verwaltungslasten durch einheitliche Behördenrufnummern. Erfahrungen und Entwicklungsstand in den EU-Mitgliedstaaten“ von Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan erschienen. Darin beschreibt er Einheitliche Behördenrufnummern (EBN) als Grenzstellen, die zwischen der Umwelt und dem System Verwaltung vermitteln. Anschließend zeigt er auf, welche EU-Mitgliedstaaten über eine EBN verfügen. Im Weiteren werden Länder mit EBN einer weiteren Analyse hinsichtlich der Kriterien unterzogen, die besonders relevant sind, um Verwaltungslasten zu reduzieren, wie z.B. Angebotsbreite und -tiefe sowie Erreichbarkeit. In der Schlussbetrachtung schreibt er EBN das Potenzial zu, zur zentralen Informations- und Wissensdrehscheibe an der Grenzstelle zur (Verwaltungs-)Umwelt zu werden. Gerade in Deutschland gehört die D115 zu den wenigen funktionierenden ebenenübergreifenden E-Government-Projekten, die zeitnah und für den Bürger sichtbar umgesetzt wurden und in den nächsten Jahren schrittweise ausgedehnt werden sollen.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.edition-sigma.de/Detailshow.php?ISBN=978-3-89404-842-6
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1.3 Veranstaltungen/Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
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V.1 Bern, Schweiz, Fachhochschule Bern, 16.12.: E-Government-Masterkurs
Vertreten durch Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan hat das IfG.CC am 16. Dezember 2011 einen eGovernment-Kurs im Rahmen des Executive MBA Public Management an der Fachhochschule Bern durchgeführt. Die Veranstaltung richtete sich an (angehende) Verantwortungsträger in allen Bereichen des Public Managements in Bund, Kanton und Gemeinden in der Schweiz. Ziel des Seminars war es, die verschiedenen Möglichkeiten der Informationstechnik für die Verwaltungsmodernisierung und neue Steuerungsformen aufzuzeigen.
Im Seminar wurden jenseits von aktuellen Hypes Grundlagen für eine IT-basierte Verwaltungsmodernisierung gelegt. Zunächst wurden die verschiedenen Verwendungsweisen von IT in der Verwaltung aufgezeigt und auf theoretischer Basis das Wechselverhältnis zwischen IT und Organisationsgestaltung dargestellt. Unterschiedliche IT-Anwendungen können je nach Verwendungsweise und Nutzung unterschiedliche Wirkungen entfalten. Gerade für (angehende) Führungskräfte ist es erforderlich, ein grundsätzliches Verständnis der IT-Verwendung zu erhalten, um nicht von jeder neuen IT-Anwendungsgeneration hektisch in eine womöglich nicht gewünschte Richtung getrieben zu werden. Stabiles und länger haltbares Wissen hat damit gerade im E-Government strategische Bedeutung, weil hierdurch nicht zuletzt die Verbindung zu management-orientierten Reformen deutlich wird. So wichtig neuere IT-Anwendungen wie Cloud Computing für eine verbesserte IT-Versorgung öffentlicher Leistungsprozesse auch sind, für die Verwaltungsorganisation selbst sind Potenziale von Cloud Computing kaum bekannt. Weitere Themen im Seminar waren: Prozessmanagement, vernetzte Verwaltung, Strukturwandel der Verwaltung sowie Zukunftsszenarien.
Die Wissensvermittlung erfolgte auf der Basis von Fallstudien und Simulationen. Anhand eines Sondergenehmigungsprozesses für die Stadt Bern wurden Vorschläge für die prozessorientierte Organisationsgestaltung in der Stadtverwaltung Bern erarbeitet. Zur grafischen Darstellung wurde die vom IfG.CC entwickelte Methode (Government Process Modeling Notation – GPMN©) eingesetzt. Auf diese Weise konnten die Teilnehmer mittels der intuitiv verständlichen und visualisierten Modellierungssprache eigenständig Geschäftsprozesse modellieren und neu gestalten. Im Weiteren stellte Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan verschiedene Vernetzungsvarianten vor, die die traditionelle Verwaltung herausfordern, sowie die Prinzipien, auf denen eine prozessorientierte Vernetzung basiert. Mit der einheitlichen Behördenrufnummer „115“ und Shared Service Centern, die in anderen Ländern bereits existieren, präsentierte er Beispiele für heute bereits existierende vernetzte Verwaltungen. Anhand des Beispiels eines SSC für Personalservices zeigte er erhebliche Kosteneinsparungspotenziale für Deutschland auf.
Mit dem Masterkurs für eGovernment wird die zwischen dem IfG.CC und der Fachhochschule Bern bestehende Kooperation weiter verstärkt, die bisher insbesondere im Bereich der eGovernment-Zeitschrift eGovPräsenz stattfand. Die Weiterentwicklung und Durchführung weiterer Veranstaltungen ist geplant.
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V.2 Potsdam, Deutschland, Universität Potsdam, WS 2011/2012: Masterkurs "Public Management A"
Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan übernimmt im Wintersemester 2011/20112 an der Universität Potsdam die Lehre im Bereich Public und Nonprofit Management für Prof. Dr. Isabella Proeller. Im Rahmen dieser Lehrstuhlvertretung bietet er den Kurs "Public Management A" an, der als Einstiegskurs für betriebs-, verwaltungs- und politikwissenschaftliche Masterstudiengänge konzipiert ist.
Der Kurs führt in die Grundlagen des Managements öffentlicher Organisationen ein. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Frage, wie öffentliche Organisationen geführt und insbesondere wie Veränderungen in diesen Organisationen gesteuert werden können. Dabei werden Aspekte der Steuerung von und in öffentlichen Verwaltungen sowie Ziele und Wirkungen moderner Steuerungsinstrumente thematisiert. Das inhaltliche Spektrum reicht von Strategischem Management, Performance Management über Human Ressource Management und Organisation bis hin zu Rechnungswesen und Management des Wandels. Als besonderer Bereich des Public Managements wird Krisenmanagement behandelt. Grundlage dieser Veranstaltung sind moderne Krisen (bspw. aktuelle Eurokrise oder EHEC), die ad hoc strategische Entscheidungen, besonderes Management und Leadership erfordern.
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V.3 Potsdam, Deutschland, Universität Potsdam, WS 2011/2012: Masterkurs "Public Management in an Information Age: An Introduction to eGovernment”
In diesem Wintersemester führt Sirko Schulz, wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter des IfG.CC, einen Masterkurs im Rahmen des englischsprachigen Programms "Master of Public Management" (MPM) an der Universität Potsdam durch.
In dem Kurs wird insbesondere eine organisationstheoretische wie auch modernisierungsbezogene Einbettung von eGovernment vorgenommen. Einen besonderen Schwerpunkt bilden die Themen IT-Einsatz in Entwicklungsländern (ICT4D), vernetzte Verwaltung sowie Skill- and Change Management. Das Wissen wird z.T. fallstudienorientiert vermittelt.
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. Das IfG.CC bietet bereits seit einigen Jahren in verschiedenen Master-Programmen 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 diesen Kursen teilgenommen.
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V.4 Ankündigung: Universität Hamburg, Deutschland, 28./29.02.2012: Public Management Colloquium 2012
Am 29.02.2012 werden Sirko Schulz und Katrin Walter, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter des IfG.CC, mit Beiträgen auf dem Public Management Colloquium „Public Management im Paradigmenwechsel“ in Hamburg vertreten sein.
Am Beispiel von Dataport – einem öffentlichen IT-Dienstleister – werden Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan und Sirko Schulz in ihrem Vortrag „Fusionen im öffentlichen Sektor“ aufzeigen, wie Fusionen im öffentlichen Sektor ablaufen und welche Besonderheiten sie aufweisen. Analysiert wurde die Fusion aus einer Policy- und einer gestaltungsorientierten Management-Perspektive. Dazu wurde auf ein grobes Phasenmodell zurückgegriffen, das in der Literatur zu Fusionen im Privatsektor weit verbreitet ist und bereits auf andere Fusionen im öffentlichen Sektor übertragen wurde.
Im Vortrag „Neue Kompetenzen für E-Government bei vernetzter Leistungserstellung“ werden Prof. Dr. Hermann Hill (Deutsche Hochschule für Verwaltungswissenschaften (DHV) Speyer), Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan und Katrin Walter darstellen, inwieweit sich die Arbeitsorganisation in neuen IT-ermöglichten Organisationsformen (z.B. Shared Service Center, D115-Service-Center) bereits geändert hat und welche neuen Kompetenzen (Fähigkeiten, Fertigkeiten und Wissen) dabei von Mitarbeitern und Führungskräften gefordert werden. Diese Forschungsergebnisse wurden während des ISPRAT-Institut geförderten Forschungsprojekt „E-Kompetenzen“ erarbeitet, das vom IfG.CC in Kooperation mit der DHV in Speyer, Prof. Dr. Hill, ausgeführt wird.
Das Colloquium in Hamburg ist eine kooperative Veranstaltung der Universität Linz (Prof. Dr. Schauer), der Universität Bern (Prof. Dr. Dr. Thom) und der Universität Hamburg (Jun.-Prof. Dr. Hilgers). Zielsetzung dieser wissenschaftlichen Fachtagung ist einerseits die Analyse und Diskussion von aktuellen Themen und nationalen und internationalen Reformschwerpunkten, die sich für die Zukunft abzeichnen. Andererseits geht es aber auch um bisherige Erfahrungen und möglicherweise auch Fehlentwicklungen im Bereich Verwaltungsmodernisierung. Themen sind u.a. Open Government, Institutionelle Kooperationen und Reformerfahrungen in einzelnen Institutionen.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
Public Management Colloquium 2012
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V.5 Ankündigung: Friedrichshafen, Deutschland, Zeppelin University, 14.-16.03.2012: FTVI & FTRI 2012
Auf der Fachtagung Verwaltungsinformatik (FTVI) und der Fachtagung Rechtsinformatik (FTRI) wird Sirko Schulz, wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter des IfG.CC, Ergebnisse aus einem Forschungsprojekt über Fusionen öffentlicher IT-Dienstleister vorstellen, bei welchem die Fusion des Unternehmens Dataport untersucht wurde. Ziel der Untersuchung war es, neben dem unmittelbaren Fusionsmanagement auch weiter gefasste Erkenntnisse über den Fusionsprozess zu ermitteln, z.B. wie die Fusion im Politiknetzwerk zustande gekommen ist und inwieweit bzw. welche Art von politischer Unterstützung im Fusionsverlauf gegeben war.
Auf der Fachtagung werden unter dem Motto „Staat und Verwaltung auf dem Weg zu einer offenen, smarten und vernetzten Verwaltungskultur“ Erfahrungen mit E-Government analysiert und Umsetzungsstrategien aufgezeigt. Mit diesen Themen werden sich die Teilnehmer aus einer technischen, rechtlichen, ökonomischen, verwaltungswissenschaftlichen und politischen Sicht auseinandersetzen.
Die FTVI wird alle zwei Jahre von der Fachgruppe Verwaltungsinformatik der Gesellschaft für Informatik organisiert. 2012 wird die FTRI zum zweiten Mal gemeinsam mit der FTVI ausgerichtet. Die beiden Fachtagungen richten sich an Wissenschaftler und Verwaltungspraktiker, Rechtspraktiker und Berater. Die Veranstaltung findet vom 14. bis 16. März 2012 an der Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen statt.
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1.4 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen & Veranstaltungen / Conferences & events supported by the IfG.CC
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K.1 Ankündigung: Rome, Italy: 11.-13.04.2012, 16th IRSPM Conference
Seit mehreren Jahren unterstützt und leitet das IfG.CC das eGovernment Panel der IRSPM.
Vom 13. bis 15.04.2012 findet in Rom/Italien das 16. Forschungssymposium der "International Research Society for Public Management" (IRSPM) zum Thema "Contradictions in Public Management. Managing in volatile times" 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 "Public Management in volatile times: e-government as enabler of public sector reform" steht.
Panel-Beiträge können u.a. zu folgenden Themen und Fragestellungen eingereicht werden: nature and impact of ICT-enabled changes in the public sector and its external relationships, and the implications for public management. How could ICT-enabled changes in government and its relationships with citizens, businesses and NGOs be conceptualised, and what are the managerial, governmental and democratic implications? Which theoretical lenses could be used to help us understand and explain what is happening in government and its relationships with citizens, businesses and NGOs, as a result of the use of ICTs in these volatile times?
Detaillierte Informationen zum Panel finden Sie hier:
http://www.irspm2012.com/panel/PublicManagementInVolatile%20times.pdf
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K.2 Announcement: Cotonou, Benin: 23.-25.05.2012, eLearning Africa 2012 Conference
IfG.CC supports the eLearning Africa 2012 Conference in Cotonou, Benin
The IfG.CC supports the eLearning Africa 2012 Conference which will take place from 23rd to 25th May 2012 in Cotonou, Benin. The conference and exhibition focuses on the key themes of sustainable technologies and infrastructure; eLearning for sustainable communities; sustainable change management; eLearning and sustainable resources; and sustainable economy, culture and society in Africa.
As the largest gathering of eLearning and ICT-supported education and training professionals in Africa, participants are able to develop multinational and cross-industry contacts and enhance their knowledge, expertise and abilities. The conference includes plenary sessions with experts, presentations and special focus sessions, practical demonstrations, discussions and debates on specific topics, as well as various informal networking opportunities where participants can share their experiences, ideas, new information and perspectives.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.elearning-africa.com/
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1.5 In eigener Sache / On our owns account
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E.1 Das IfG.CC bietet attraktive Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen / The IfG.CC offers attractive opportunities for students and graduates
Das Institute for eGovernment (IfG.CC) mit Sitz im Stadtzentrum 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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http://www.research.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=78&lang=de
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E.2 Das IfG.CC sucht weitere Mitarbeiter/-innen für den Geschäftsbereich "Prozessmanagement"
Für unseren Geschäftsbereich "Prozessmanagement"suchen wir weitere Mitarbeiter/-innen für die Analyse und Modellierung von Geschäftsprozessen und die Entwicklung von Desktop-, Online- und Mobile-Anwendungen.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/IFGCC_Stellenausschreibung_PM&SE_2011.pdf
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2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats/Key Issue of the Month:
E-Government in Indien / eGovernment in India
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In dieser Ausgabe des Infobriefs geben wir einen Einblick in wichtige Entwicklungen und Projekte im Bereich E-Government in Indien.
Bei der Einführung und Umsetzung von E-Government in Indien sind – wie in anderen Entwicklungsländern auch – viele Herausforderungen zu bewältigen, wie zum Beispiel mangelnder Breitband-Internetzugang, große sprachliche Vielfalt, mangelnde finanzielle Ressourcen und eine hohe Analphabetenrate. Bei einer Bevölkerung von ca. 1,2 Milliarden Menschen können nur 68 Prozent der Erwachsenen lesen und schreiben. Landesweit lebt ein Viertel der Bevölkerung unter der Armutsgrenze. Ein Großteil der Bevölkerung in ländlichen Gebieten ist von öffentlichen Diensten und Informationen abgeschnitten. Auf der anderen Seite verlassen aber jedes Jahr drei Millionen Absolventen die Universitäten, die von Boom-Städten wie Bangalore, Hyderabad oder Jaipur angezogen werden. Große IT-Unternehmen bedienen von Bangalore aus Konzerne in aller Welt.
Seit 2006 wird in Indien das größte Biometrieprojekt der Welt durchgeführt. Ziel des Projektes „Aadhar“ ist es, alle 1,2 Milliarden Einwohner Indiens mit einer 12stelligen persönlichen Identifikationsnummer (ID-Nummer) auszustatten. Parallel zur ID-Nummer werden von allen Personen Fingerabdrücke, der Iris-Scan sowie ein Passfoto gespeichert. Die ID ist kostenlos und soll lebenslang gültig bleiben, die biometrischen Informationen sollen alle fünf Jahre überprüft werden. Allerdings hat der Finanzausschuss des indischen Parlaments jetzt den Antrag für die gesetzliche Grundlage für das Projekt abgelehnt. Kritisiert werden die hohen Kosten für das Projekt, v.a. für den Roll-out der ID-Karten, und Sicherheitsrisiken, v.a. hinsichtlich Datenschutz und der Handhabung der riesigen Datenmengen. Zudem wird darüber diskutiert, ob nur indische Bürger oder alle Einwohner in Indien eine UID erhalten sollen. Da über die ID-Karte später auch verschiedene staatliche Leistungen zugänglich sein sollen, wird befürchtet, dass auch illegale Einwohner versuchen, eine solche ID-Karte zu erhalten.
Ein weiteres Thema in Indien ist der verstärkte Einsatz von IT in der Landwirtschaft. Dieses Ziel verfolgt der National e-Governance Plan – Agriculture (NeGP-A), der von der Abteilung für Landwirtschaft und Kooperation im indischen Landwirtschaftsministerium aufgesetzt wurde. Phase I dieses Plans wird derzeit in sieben Bundesstaaten umgesetzt. Schwerpunkt ist dabei die Weitergabe von Informationen zu verschiedenen Themenclustern über verschiedene Kanäle – über physische Service Center, Internet-Kioske, SMS oder sogenannte Kisan Call Center, die an sieben Tagen in der Woche von 6 bis 22 Uhr Informationen über eine gebührenfreie Rufnummer anbieten.
Thematisiert wird die Nutzung von Social Media in der öffentlichen Verwaltung. Die indische Regierung sucht derzeit nach Möglichkeiten, z.B. Google, Facebook und Twitter in der verwaltungsinternen und
-externen Kommunikation sowie in der Zusammenarbeit mit Bürgern und Unternehmen zu nutzen.
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2.1 Take broadband to the masses
Market forces have not been able to spread the technology beyond urban areas, due to cost constraints and a fragmented group of industry operators.
The Indian economy has been growing steadily over the last few years. To sustain this growth there is a need to ensure a more well-rounded development that includes remote rural pockets. Financial inclusion of the poor and vulnerable groups, and provision of better access to healthcare and education is critical to achieve equitable development. The role of technology in furthering these ambitions is pivotal. […]
Broadband penetration in India is extremely low. Factors that have prevented widespread adoption are failure to make the medium sufficiently attractive and a lack of availability. A third element, affordability, was a significant barrier in the past, but new technology developments have driven down the costs of PCs and Internet subscriptions, making pricing less of a hurdle today.
Most broadband customers in India today are primarily concentrated in urban areas; semi-urban and rural areas are virtually excluded.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37396&Itemid=93
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2.2 Is UPA’s UID project in jeopardy?
The Parliamentary Committee has rejected the bill that allows the project to allocate unique identities (IDs) to all Indians and advised the central government to reconsider and review the project. With all these major concerns, UPA’s UID project seems to be losing its own ground and identity.
When it rolled out in 2006, the UID project was meant to provide unique identity for below poverty line (BPL) families, but was later extended to all Indians. And a year after the process of issuing the unique IDs began, the project is now faced with grave concerns that have posed a big question mark on its continuity.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37371&Itemid=93
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37359&Itemid=93
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37281&Itemid=93
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2.3 Goverment promoting IT in agriculture
The Department of Agriculture and Cooperation has developed 80 portals, among which the important portals include SeedNet, AGMARKNET (prices and arrivals in mandis), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), NHM (National Horticulture Mission), and National Food Security Mission (NFSM).
Sachin Pilot, the minister of state for Communications and Information Technology informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply that there are a number of current IT related initiatives/schemes undertaken by Department of Agriculture and Cooperation which are aimed at providing information to the farmers on various activities in the agriculture value chain for helping them in planning and decision making in this field. These initiatives help farmers in planning and decision making in the field.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37367&Itemid=93
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2.4 Gov't seeks views of online players like Google, Facebook, Yahoo on social media rules for babus
In December 2011 the government met online players, such as Google, Facebook, Yahoo, and internet activists to seek their comments on code of conduct for usage of social media by its officials and departments.
"The social media platform should be used by us as a bridge between the government and citizens," communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal said at the meeting.
Sources say the need for such a code arose after anti-corruption campaign on social media this year. "The government found it was imperative to put its point across the public on social media," an official in department of IT said on condition of anonymity.
"The dialogue is about how social media can empower the government. Under the normal processes of governance, there is always a limited dialogue with representatives of society as the means are limited," Sibal said.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37470&Itemid=93
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37342&Itemid=93
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37330&Itemid=93
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3. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
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3.1 LÜKEX 2011: Deutschland wehrt sich gegen Cyber-Angriffe
Am 01.12.2011 wurde die länderübergreifende Krisenmanagement-Übung LÜKEX erfolgreich beendet. Wie das Bundesinnenministerium in einer Zwischenbilanz zum Ende des zweiten Übungstages verkündete, konnte die "mutwillig herbeigeführte Überlastung von IT-Systemen" erfolgreich gemeistert werden. Bundesinnenminister Hans-Peter Friedrich erklärte, dass LÜKEX 2011 Verbesserungspotential aufgezeigt habe. Dazu gehöre die Einrichtung von landesweiten Computer-Notfallteams (CERT).
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37168&Itemid=128
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3.2 Anschluss unter der Einheitlichen Behördennummer 115 bald auch in Bayern
Im Beisein von Bundesinnenminister Dr. Hans-Peter Friedrich haben am 06.12.2011 auf dem IT-Gipfel in München Vertreter der Städte München und Kempten sowie des Landkreises Oberallgäu die 115-Charta unterzeichnet. Damit haben die ersten bayerischen Kommunen ihre Teilnahme an der einheitlichen Behördennummer 115 besiegelt. Im Laufe des Jahres 2012 soll die 115 in diesen Kommunen freigeschaltet werden.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37203&Itemid=128
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3.3 IT-Gipfel 2011 - Impuls für E-Justice und E-Government
Eine anwenderfreundliche Kommunikation mit der Justiz soll sowohl per De-Mail als auch über das elektronische Gerichts- und Verwaltungspostfach (EGVP) bundeseinheitlich möglich werden. Die Bundesministerien des Innern und der Justiz verständigen sich auf eine enge Zusammenarbeit in den Bereichen E-Government und E-Justice.
Bundesjustizministerin Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger: "Justiz und Verwaltung müssen sich an die moderne Lebenswirklichkeit anpassen. Der elektronische Rechtsverkehr und eine elektronische Aktenführung machen die Kommunikation zwischen Bürgern und Behörden einfacher, effektiver und langfristig kostengünstiger. Dies ist der richtige und wichtige Schritt in die Zukunft."
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37216&Itemid=128
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3.4 Elektronische Gesundheitskarte: Online-Anbindung kommt
Die Gesellschafterversammlung der für die Einführung der elektronischen Gesundheitskarte (eGK) zuständigen Gematik hat einstimmig die Online-Anbindung der eGK beschlossen. Der Beschluss kam zustande, nachdem die Ärzteschaft ihren Widerstand gegen den Plan "Alternative 2012" der Krankenkassen aufgab. Beschlossen wurde, dass 10 Monate nach Einführung des Online-Datenabgleiches der eGK die qualifizierte elektronische Signatur (QES) für die Ärzte eingeführt werden muss, damit Arztbriefe signiert und verschlüsselt werden können.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37226&Itemid=128
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3.5 eID card celebrates first anniversary
Since 1 November 2010, almost 9 million new electronic ID cards have been issued, and this number will reach about 10 million by the end of 2011. In the convenient size of a credit card, these cards enable the reliable identification of their holders online.
The German eID card makes it possible for individual card holders to access online services anywhere and anytime with the use of a secret PIN. Optionally, the card can be used for signing electronically digital documents such as contracts or proxies. The use of the online identity function is voluntary.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37363&Itemid=128
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3.6 Brandenburg: Forschungsprojekt Stein-Hardenberg 2.0
Staatlicher Wandel im Informationszeitalter
Am 14. Dezember 2010 ist das Verwaltungsabkommen „Staatlicher Wandel im Informationszeitalter“ zwischen dem Bundesministerium des Innern, der Senatsverwaltung für Inneres und Sport des Landes Berlin, der Finanzbehörde der Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg, der Anstalt Dataport und dem Ministerium des Innern des Landes Brandenburg in Kraft getreten. Diese Vereinbarung ist Grundlage und Ausgangspunkt für die Ausschreibung und die Durchführung des Forschungsprojekts „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“. […] Als Zuwendungsnehmer und damit als das den Forschungsauftrag ausführende Institut wurde im Rahmen eines ausgeschriebenen Ideenwettbewerbs das IfG.CC - The Potsdam eGovernment Competence Center ermittelt. Das vierköpfige Forschungsteam mit dem Leiter des Gemeinschaftsprojektes, Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan, hat im Juni dieses Jahres mit der Arbeit für das Forschungsvorhaben begonnen. In dem Projekt wirken als Inputgeber weitere namhafte Wissenschaftler mit, insbesondere Prof. Dr. Klaus Lenk (Universität Oldenburg) und Prof. Dr. Martin Brüggemeier (HTW Berlin). Mit Ablauf des Jahres 2013 soll das Projekt zum Abschluss kommen. […]
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37321&Itemid=128
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4. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
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4.1 Switzerland: EHR pilot project in Geneva receives highest certification for eHealth strategy compliance
The 'e-toile' electronic health record (EHR), jointly developed by a private company and the canton of Geneva as part of a pilot project, has been awarded the highest possible certification by the eHealth Suisse Steering Committee, the federal and cantonal eHealth coordination body.
The 'e-toile' is being piloted in four Geneva municipalities since February 2011 with the aim to network patients with healthcare sector stakeholders via a Medical Data Exchange Solution (MDES).
Patients living in Bernex, Confignon, Onex and Petit-Lancy can now log on to the healthcare network 'e-toile' and create a personal EHR with participating doctors and pharmacists.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37157&Itemid=128
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4.2 Malta: Dancing on digital clouds
This year, the government unveiled a sweeping strategy that will see it partner Microsoft in an innovation centre, which, in the near future, will create its own internal “cloud computing” system – such as that used by other EU countries. Minister for IT Dr Gatt was reported to have said: “The goal of the innovation centre is to stimulate a strong ICT skills base in Cloud Computing and the development of Cloud Computing Solutions and Services that can be marketed locally and beyond our shores.”
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37184&Itemid=128
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4.3 Great Britain: Telehealth to benefit 3 million National Health Service (NHS) patients
The NHS (National Health Service) is to rollout telehealth technologies on an unprecedented "industrial scale", with monitoring devices set to be installed in millions of homes as part of plans announced by David Cameron, but fears of worsening isolating for vulnerable patients have also been voiced.
Introduced by the Prime Minister, the government's new Life Sciences Prospectus aimed to develop a "world-leading system in technology adoption". It said that the government was committed to removing barriers to technology adoption and diffusion in the health service and that telehealth systems would be widely rolled out.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37206&Itemid=128
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4.4 Bulgaria: All hospitals to log births in electronic register
From 1 January 2012, all Bulgarian hospitals will be required to log births in the electronic register (eRegister) of the Ministry of Health. This requirement is intended to improve monitoring in hospitals, to ensure optimal patient safety and quality, as well as to facilitate timely management decisions.
Hospital maternity wards are required to log birth data within 24 hours of a delivery. The data is to be logged in the eRegister by authorised personnel using an electronic signature. It will contain such information as the location, time and date of the birth, details on the mother and newborn (e.g. sex, weight), the obstetrician who performed the delivery, whether it was an IVF pregnancy and if the mother abandoned her newborn.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37278&Itemid=128
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4.5 Über ein Viertel der europäischen Haushalte noch ohne Internet
Laut einer am 14.12.2011 veröffentlichten Erhebung des Statistikamts Eurostat waren im ersten Quartal des Jahres 2011 73 Prozent der Haushalte in den 27 EU-Mitgliedsstaaten online. 2006 waren nur knapp die Hälfte der Haushalte online. Der Anteil der Personen im Alter zwischen 16 und 74 Jahren, die das Internet noch nie genutzt haben, verringerte sich im selben Zeitraum von 42 Prozent (2006) auf bei 24 Prozent im Jahr 2011. 68 Prozent der vernetzten Haushalte verfügen mittlerweile über einen Breitbandanschluss. Ihr Anteil hat sich zwischen 2006 und 2011 mehr als verdoppelt.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37314&Itemid=128
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4.6 Spain: Launch of eGovernment app for smartphones
In an effort to achieve a more accessible and open Public Administration (PA), the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Public Administration has developed a new eGovernment application available on the most common mobile platforms.
The 'eAdmon', all services in your hand' is a mobile app that combines the two prevailing trends in access to electronic services: mobility and interaction with social networking websites. It provides in a user-friendly environment access to all the PA's services that are available on social networking sites, thus enabling a permanent dialogue with the public wherever citizens and businesses so wish. In addition, it offers life-event based mobile services for citizens and businesses that were developed by ministries and public bodies.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37415&Itemid=128
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5. eGovernment weltweit / eGovernment world wide
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5.1 Palestinian National Authority unveils governmental communications and IT strategy
The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) has outlined its strategy for the introduction of up-to-date communications and information management solutions as parts of the national state building effort, the Palestine News & Info Agency reports. The Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MTIT) has said that its strategy for a unified communications and government computer centre will ‘build a more connected government, foster national unity and accelerate e-government services,’ and the regulator expects to adopt new innovations in hosted services, cloud computing and person-to-person networking in order to provide real-time voice, data and video collaboration solutions across the existing government network.
Unified communications services are expected to be deployed initially in the West Bank, although the Palestinian government expects the project to improve cooperation and collaboration among all of its departments and public institutions. Further, this ‘whole of government’ approach is expected to improve information flow within government, enhance national cohesiveness, and lower operational costs.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37307&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37238&Itemid=128
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5.2 Jamaica: Education Ministry Enhancing Technology in Schools
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Grace McLean, says the Ministry has been working to prepare students to adapt to the ever-changing technological landscape.
"The Ministry of Education recognises the role that technology plays in education and training and has taken steps to ensure its integration in the teacher-learner interaction. Our literacy and numeracy programmes and activities make use of technology and tools to enrich aspects of the learning environment,” she stated.
Mrs. McLean was addressing the opening of the 5th international conference on technology in education and training, EduVision 2011, which got underway on December 1st at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37177&Itemid=128
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5.3 Nigeria: Police Launch Motor Biometric Registration
The Nigeria police has introduced a Biometric Central Motor Registration (BCMR) aimed at detecting crimes committed with the use of vehicles. The police authorities expressed confident that with this facility crimes would be reduced in the country.
The event which took place at the Force Headquarters main car park was attended by stakeholders in the sector, among which was the Minister of Police Affairs, Caleb Olubolade.
The minister who also represented the president said the gadgets should be promptly integrated, so as to maximise the desired positive impact to the society, and added that proper maintenance was also needed to sustain its durability.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37344&Itemid=128
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5.4 United States of America: Bringing Health IT to Rural America
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized another round of rural development grants for bringing telemedicine services to rural America.
The $30.2 million in USDA grants will fund 100 telemedicine and distance-learning programs in 34 states and one territory. Although USDA provided a full list of grantees, it was unclear how much of the money was going toward telemedicine rather than distance learning.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37299&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37258&Itemid=128
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37322&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37221&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37175&Itemid=128
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5.5 Australia: Time to drop the 'e'
There's no such thing as e-commerce. Or e-health. Or cloud computing. Or cybersecurity. Or cybercrime. Or cyber-anything. Keep using those terms and you'll limit your thinking.
Now of course every aspect of our lives is being changed dramatically as we connect everything to everything else. There's far, far more change still to come.
But here in Australia, the richest country in the world, the key first step has already happened. The internet is no longer some special, separate place that we visit from time to time.
The vast majority of us are connected, almost all with broadband. More Australians have a Facebook profile than not, to pick the most obvious example. And we're infested with smartphones.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37293&Itemid=128
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5.6 China: Hong Kong launches public consultation on e-health records
On December 12, the Hong Kong government launched a two-month long public consultation to solicit views on the legal, privacy and security framework for electronic health record (eHR) sharing.
“We understand that data privacy and system security are of paramount importance to the development of the eHR Sharing System. To this end, the Government endeavours not only to deploy the appropriate technologies to safeguard system security, but also to formulate a Legal, Privacy and Security Framework for eHR sharing with reference to views of various stakeholders as well as local and overseas experiences, so as to provide legal protection for the privacy of patients’ health data and system security,” said York Chow, Secretary for Food and Health.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37294&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37279&Itemid=128
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6. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen im laufenden Monat / Selected events in the current month
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6.1 17.-19.01., Berlin, Deutschland: OMNICARD 2012
Die mittlerweile 19. OMNICARD, die unter dem Slogan „The world of smart ID solutions“ steht, richtet ihren Fokus auf das große Thema Identifikation von Personen und Dingen. Unter diesem Blickwinkel beschäftigt sich der Kongress mit Projekten und anspruchsvollen Systemlösungen, die aufwändige und komplexe Sicherheitsanforderungen und Anwendungsarchitekturen erfordern.
Die OMNICARD 2012 gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über die weltweiten Aktivitäten der Smart Card und Smart Objects Branche. Der Kongress bietet die überzeugende Plattform für einen regelmäßigen Wissens- und Erfahrungsaustausch. Fach- und Führungskräfte der Anbieterseite treffen hier auf Entscheider im Finanzsektor und in Politik, Regulierungsbehörden oder Standardisierungsgremien. Aber auch Wissenschaftler, Verbandsvertreter und Berater nutzen den Kongress.
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6.2 19.-20.01., New Delhi, India: e-Gov World 2012
e-Gov World 2012 - 'Mobile Governance Applications - Roadmap for deployment of Public Services'
Launched in 2004 as one of the flagship initiatives of The Society for Promotion of e-Governance, this event is a platform for the government practitioners, industry, academia and civil society organisations to share their learning practices and develop the foresight for transforming government services.
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http://egovworld.org/
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6.3 25.01., Stockholm, Sweden: eIdentification Day 2012
eIdentification Day 2012 is the first edition of a series of annual conferences. The organiser, the E-identification Board is the authority responsible for supporting and coordinating public sector needs in terms of secure eIdentification and eSignature.
The event is primarily aimed at public and private sectors representatives with a decisional or development role within their organisation and who are interested in gaining an insight into how the eIdentification infrastructure for the community should look like in the future and how it can affect their organisation.
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http://www.conferencemanager.dk/e-legitimationsdagen
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6.4 28.-30.01., Miami, Florida, USA: 2nd ACM SIGHIT IHI 2012
IHI 2012 - 2nd ACM Special Interest Group on Health Informatics (SIGHIT) International Health Informatics Symposium
This is a forum concerned with the application of computer science principles, information science principles, information technology, and communication technology to address problems in healthcare, public health, and everyday wellness. The conference highlights the most novel technical contributions in computing oriented health informatics and the related social and ethical implications.
It serves as a venue for the discussion of technical contributions highlighting end-to-end applications, systems, and technologies, even if available only in prototype form.
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https://sites.google.com/site/web2011ihi/home
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6.5 30.-31.01., Valencia, Spain: eTelemed 2012
eTelemed 2012 - The Fourth International Conference on eHealth, Telemedicine, and Social Medicine
This event is part of DigitalWorld 2012 and it also features the workshop Telemedob 2012, the first workshop on telemedicine on obesity, overweight and eating disorders.
eTelemed 2012 considers advances in techniques, services, and applications dedicated to a global approach of eHealth, including a regard on federated aspects considering the mobility of population, the cross-nations agreements, and the new information technology tools.
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http://www.iaria.org/conferences2012/eTELEMED12.html
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6.6 30.01.-02.02., Dubai, United Arab Emirates: HBMeU 2012 Annual
HBMeU 2012 Annual - 4th eHealth and Environment Conference in the Middle East - Building an Innovative and Competitive Vision for e-Health and Environment
The conference will provide an international platform to the participants to exchange and share their expertise and knowledge in addressing the challenges that are relevant to the excellence of eHealth and related environmental issues globally and locally.
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http://congress.hbmeu.ac.ae/ehealth/call-paper-2012
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Hier finden Sie weitere Termine im Monat Januar 2012 / Find here more events in the month of January 2012:
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