This section presents testimonials to showcase challenges faced by European administrations, and the implementation of technological solutions to improve public services delivery or operations.
GovTech is a crucial driver for innovative public services. GovTech refers to the use of technology to improve and transform public services provided by the government. By fostering collaboration...
Business and competitionICT+3 topics
Last update: 03/06/2024
Webinar 3/3 Highlights
The webinar on May 27, 2024, explored factors influencing AI adoption in EU public sector management, focusing on organisational culture, leadership support, and technology integration.
Artificial intelligenceDigital innovation
Last update: 31/05/2024
Webinar 2/3 Highlights
Discover the highlights of the second webinar of the PSTW series
eGovernmentDigital innovation
Last update: 28/05/2024
Webinar 1/3 highlights
On April 23, 2024, the first webinar of the "Innovating the EU public sector in Europe" series provided a deep dive into AI competencies and governance practices necessary for public sector innovation. The event, which featured leading experts like Patrick Mikalef from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Rony Medaglia from the Copenhagen Business School, explored critical findings from an extensive empirical study spanning seven countries.Highlights from the webinar include:Presentation of Findings: Discussion on 25 technology competencies, 16 managerial competencies, and 15...
Artificial intelligenceDigital innovation
Last update: 06/03/2024
CommuniCity organises 100 pilots in cities around Europe
CommuniCity is a transformative citizen-centred project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Programme. This initiative is aimed at enhancing community connectivity and fostering open innovation across member states. It seeks to support projects that leverage technology and collaborative efforts to solve communal challenges, improve local infrastructure, and enhance the quality of life for citizens.CommuniCity encourages applications from public sector bodies, NGOs, technology firms, and research institutions, all working together to create scalable, sustainable solutions...
Smart citiesICTDigital innovation
Last update: 05/03/2024
Call for Tenders: Develop an innovative circular economy solution
The CircularPSP initiative, funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe, has officially opened its calls. This initiative is aimed at advancing the circular economy through innovative pre-commercial procurement processes. This forward-thinking program seeks to bridge the gap between research and market-ready solutions, encouraging public and private sector collaboration to develop sustainable, circular technologies and services. The CircularPSP call is part of the EU's strategy to achieve a climate-neutral, resource-efficient economy, addressing critical areas such as waste reduction…
Artificial intelligenceDigital innovation
Last update: 26/02/2024
Event Highlights: Unveiling the PSTW Observatory
Held on February 7th, the unveiling of the Public Sector Tech Watch (PSTW) & GovTech Connect webinar provided a comprehensive showcase of AI and Blockchain's transformative role in public services. Organised to highlight the PSTW Observatory's impact on innovation through technology adoption and public-private partnerships, the webinar facilitated a rich dialogue on integrating these technologies to enhance government operations, efficiency, transparency, and citizen engagement. The event agenda included a comprehensive set of topics revolving around the adoption of emerging technologies in…
ObservatorieseGovernment+2 topics
Last update: 22/04/2024
New Self-Reporting Tool on PSTW
The Public Sector Tech Watch (PSTW) has launched its new self-reporting tool, that facilitates the sharing of innovative practices and solutions across the EU. Through a simple form, administrations and service providers can submit their use cases on how emerging technologies are implemented in the EU public sector. To submit a case, interested parties must first register on Joinup. Submissions are not only a chance to inspire other public sector organisations but also an opportunity to gain recognition at an EU level, as selected cases will be included in the PSTW observatory database…
ObservatoriesToolsDigital innovation
Last update: 13/11/2023
AI and the public sector: presentation at SEMIC 2023
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) showcased its latest advancements at the Semantic Interoperability Community Europe (SEMIC 2023) annual conference in Madrid, focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the public sector. The session, titled "Trustworthy AI for Interoperability in the Public Sector," featured discussions among experts from the public sector, academia, and industry. The talks centered on AI's opportunities and challenges, particularly transparency and trustworthiness in AI-driven digital systems. Check out the recording of the sessions on the SEMIC website!Luca Tangi, a…
ObservatoriesScience and technology+3 topics
Last update: 25/10/2023
Unveiling the Public Sector Tech Watch with Stefanos Kotoglou
In this interview with Stefanos Kotoglou, Public Sector Tech Watch’s EC Project Officer, we learn about the what the newly launched observatory is, who it is targeted to, and why it has been created. What is Public Sector Tech Watch? Public Sector Tech Watch is an observatory that monitors, analyses and disseminates information on the use of emerging technologies in the European public sector. It serves as a one-stop-shop for citizens, policymakers, public officials, academics and businesses to stay informed on the latest trends about public sector innovation and to understand how these…
ObservatorieseGovernment+3 topics
Last update: 28/04/2023
ChatGPT in the Public Sector – overhyped or overlooked?
Large language models such as ChatGPT are here to stay and are set to become an integral part of the workplace. The role of the public sector in serving the public and being held to account for its actions means that it is confronted with very specific issues in relation to the introduction of AI-based tools. But can the public sector take advantage of this technology whilst mitigating its risks? ART’s latest Research Paper, ChatGPT in the Public Sector – overhyped or overlooked, takes ChatGPT as a starting point to examine what the emergence of increasingly sophisticated language models…
Demography and populationDigital-ready policymaking+3 topics