Public Sector Tech Watch provides insights into emerging technologies in the European public sector, such as artificial intelligence and blockchains.
Digital innovationObservatories+2 topics
Last update: 13/02/2024
European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI)
A blockchain initiative by the EU, enhancing public services with security, transparency, and efficiency. It supports cross-border verifiable credentials, benefiting citizens, EU institutions, and national administrations. It is an EC solution.
Open Source SoftwareBlockchain
Last update: 21/04/2020
SSI eIDAS Bridge reference implementation
The SSI eIDAS bridge is a pilot focusing on providing a cross-border identity solution compliant with the eIDAS trust framework. It opens a new way of implementing the eGovernment’s once-only principle. The eIDAS bridge refers to the component that will interconnect the SSI core solution to the eIDAS trust framework. It allows anyone to issue credentials that can be trusted and ensures that the trust services provided by service providers who comply with the requirements in the Regulation can be accepted as evidence in legal proceedings.
LegalOpen Source Software+5 topics
Last update: 27/06/2023
Blockchain Based Notary Proof Of Concept
DIGIT has developed a Blockchain-based notarisation proof of concept for log files and documents. The main functionality of the system is to notarise any kind of digital content by creating a unique hash (fingerprint) of any digital document format and to store this hash in a distributed and decentralized ledger. This POC considers two processes: - Notarisation: this process aims at securely registering data associated with selected files, in a view to ensure in time their integrity, authenticity, ownership and time of creation. - Verification: this process aims at verifying the integrity…
Open Source SoftwareBlockchain
Last update: 31/05/2022
EU Skills Profile Tool for Third Country Nationals
The EU Skills Profile Tool for Third Country Nationals, is an online questionnaire in the format of a CV to assist national authorities and relevant services to identify and document skills of Third Country Nationals. It aims to facilitate the integration of TCNs in the labour market by supporting the identification and documentation of their skills and work experience. The Tool is available in all EU official languages (apart from Gaelic) and in Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Somali, Sorani, Tigrinya and Turkish – the main languages of refugees receiving asylum in Europe. The questions are displayed…
Statistics and informationHuman resourcesContent and knowledge management
Last update: 22/11/2023
Resources
In this section, you will find an extensive list of resources on interoperable solutions for innovations in public administration and services. You can filter by content type and by topic to find the...
European PoliciesArtificial intelligence+2 topics
Last update: 20/10/2023
GovTech
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: 02/05/2024
2024 Public Sector Tech Watch “Best Cases Award”
The Public Sector Tech Watch (PSTW) observatory has launched the ‘2024 Best Cases Award’. The award aims to:Generate a virtuous mechanism for sharing the best experiences on the use of emerging technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, etc.) in the public sector;Rewarding and giving visibility to the most innovative public administrations.This award is spotlighting solutions using emerging technologies (AI, BC, etc.) in public administrations at all levels to enhance public services for citizens or to improve their internal processes. They welcome also submissions from the…
ObservatoriesArtificial intelligenceBlockchain
Last update: 23/04/2024
Digital stories: Getting into tech without a technical background
In the rapidly evolving realm of digital policy, Savvina Papadaki stands out as a testament to the diverse paths one can take to become a leader in the field. Currently serving as the Senior Digital Policy Manager at Samsung, Savvina's journey began with a bachelor's degree in translation and interpreting – a background not commonly associated with the tech industry. Savvina's foray into technology was sparked by her early interest in the intersection of translation and digital tools. After working as an interpreter in Brussels, she found herself drawn to regulatory files and the intricacies…
eInclusionEmploymentHuman resources
Last update: 19/02/2024
GR digiGOV-innoHUB achieves 2nd badge stage on its DMA Services
Athens, Greece, 17/02/2024GR digiGOV-innoHUB, a pioneering European Digital Innovation Hub focusing on digital government innovation, has reached a significant milestone in its quest for excellence. The hub has been honored for its outstanding achievement in attaining both the 1st and 2nd badge stages on the "DMA" service, as announced by the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) Network.This prestigious recognition marks a pivotal moment in GR digiGOV-innoHUB's journey towards proficiency and underscores its commitment to pushing the boundaries of digital innovation in government services…
Business and competitionCollaboration+7 topics
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: 15/01/2024
Successful digital education and provision of digital skills
On 23 November 2023, and in view of the digital age upon us, the European Council adopted a set of recommendations to promote digital education. This also included recommendations for the improved provision of digital skills and competences amongst the EU citizens and its labor force. This initiative took place in order to help the EU education system keep up with the times and its results were two-fold:Education systems need to focus education and training to the direction that digital transformation is moving towards. Students and trainees of all levels need to be provided access to…