LIFO monitors the implementation of location interoperability in EU public services, based on EULF Blueprint adoption. It provides analyses, best practices, guidance, and features interactive dashboards and case studies. It is an EC solution.
ObservatorieseGovernmentGeospatial
Last update: 13/02/2024
European Interoperability Framework (EIF) Toolbox
The EIF Toolbox guides national administrations to align their National Interoperability Frameworks with the EIF for enhanced interoperability. It includes a list of solutions. It is an EC solution.
ObservatorieseGovernment
27/05/2024
Virtual event
What Factors Influence Perceived AI Adoption by Public Managers? A Survey in Seven EU-countries
Date and time: Monday 27 May 14.30 – 16.00 (CET)High-level description: Explore the factors influencing AI adoption in the public sector through a detailed survey of approximately 500 public managers across seven EU countries. This seminar will present the main results and conclusions from the science-to-practice report, focusing on both technical and 'soft' factors such as innovation culture and AI trustworthiness. The session will include a panel discussion with experts and an audience Q&A, offering a comprehensive view of how AI is perceived and implemented by public managers. Prof. Stephan…
GovTech in Europe: Critical Influencing Factors for Cross-Border GovTech Practices in Europe
Date and time: Thursday 16 May 14:00 – 16.00 (CEST)High-level description: This webinar will explore the challenges and potential solutions that could improve the European Commission's policies and initiatives in support to GovTech practices in Europe. Prof. Björn Niehaves and Dr. Gerhard Klassen will present their findings from a comprehensive study on the factors influencing cross-border GovTech practices in Europe, based on over 110 interviews with GovTech leaders in Public Administrations and Start-ups that were discussed and validated in a dedicated workshop.The objective of the event is…
European PoliciesObservatories+2 topics
23/04/2024
Virtual event
Competencies and Governance Practices for AI in the Public Sector
Date and time: Tuesday 23 April 2024 10:00-12:00 (Central European Time)High-level description: Join us for an in-depth workshop that will discuss the results of empirical research on AI competencies and governance practices in the public sector. This session will focus on the competencies needed by individuals and the appropriate governance practices for public organisations. Attendees will engage in discussions aimed at developing guidelines and actions for enhancing AI usage in public sector entities across Europe. The discussion will be enriched by insights from Prof. Rony Medaglia from…
IFIP EGOV-CeDEM-EPART Emerging Issues and Innovations Track
EGOV2024 – IFIP EGOV-CeDEM-EPART - one of the most recognized conference in e-Government, ICT and public administration and related topics is coming with variety of tracks, where "Emerging Issues and Innovations" Track (chairs: Anastasija Nikiforova, Marijn Janssen, Francesco Mureddu) can be seen of the greatest interest for GovTech Connect. This year EGOV2024 will be hosted in Belgium, in the heart of Europe, by Ghent University and KU Leuven – both top 100 universities, in September (1-5 September) with an oportunity to submit your paper by March 15.The goal of "Emerging Issues and…
CollaborationDigital-ready policymaking+32 topics
16/02/2024
Virtual event
Open data maturity 2023: best practices across Europe
Every year, the Open Data Maturity (ODM) assessment measures the level of open data maturity for 35 countries across Europe, highlighting their progress in promoting open data.Are you curious about the results of the 2023 assessment? Do you want to understand open data best practices and learn more about the factors that can help achieve high growth in open data maturity? Then mark your calendar and join us for an interactive discussion on Friday, 16 February.The webinar ‘Open data maturity 2023: best practices across Europe’ will take place from 10.00-11.30 CET. During the session, we will…
Observatories
21/11/2023
Physical event
The BDTI goes to OSOR Turns 15
The BDTI Team announces its participation in the OSOR Turns 15 conference taking place on November 21st in Brussels and online.This event marks the 15th anniversary of the European Commission’s Open Source Observatory (OSOR). The conference “OSOR Turns 15: From Pioneering to Mainstreaming Open Technologies in Public Services” will gather movers and shakers of open source in public services including public officials from around the EU, businesses, organisations, researchers, developers, and groups that collectively make up the diverse OSOR community.We are happy to contribute to this event, as…
ObservatoriesSmart citiesOpen Source Software
15/11/2023
Virtual event
Open Government for Stronger Democracies: Launch of the OECD Global Assessment on Open Government
The principles of open government are being increasingly mainstreamed across public administrations and implemented at all levels of government and in different policy sectors. The 2017 OECD Recommendation on Open Government remains the first and only internationally recognised legal instrument on open government, and has been instrumental in advancing democracy, public trust, inclusive growth, and national open government agendas. The upcoming OECD report takes stock of the dissemination of the Recommendation, the progress made in its implementation, and its continued relevance for countries…
Digital-ready policymakingObservatories
29/09/2023
Virtual event
Open Data Maturity 2022: Diving deeper into the policy dimension
Following the publication of the Open Data Maturity assessment 2022, data.europa academy is organising a series of webinars. The sessions guide you through the main insights and takeaways of this study, as well as present best practices from the participating countries. The assessment, used to measure the level of open data maturity of countries in the European Union and beyond and highlight progress in promoting open data publication and reuse, currently provides an overview of efforts of 30+ countries. It covers various dimensions of open data, such as policy, impact, quality and portal. In…
Observatories
30/06/2023
Virtual event
Stories of use cases: Open data to make Europe fit for the digital age
Digital technology is changing people’s lives. The EU’s digital strategy aims to make this transformation work for people and businesses, while helping to achieve its target of a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. For this reason, the European Commission defined ‘A Europe fit for the digital age’ as one of its priorities. How can open data help shape Europe’s digital future? What open-data driven initiatives support digital transformation and what is their impact on society? In the fourth and final webinar of the series ‘Stories of use cases’, we will present examples of open-data-driven…
Observatories
26/05/2023
Virtual event
Policy Launch: Public Service AI /// Trust - Values – Accuracy
Contemporary Public Services are rapidly expanding their use of technology and IT solutions as digitalisation continues to take hold globally. With this comes increased data-availability, which facilitated the rise in use of statistically modelling and mathematic-based solutions within Public Services. Here, Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays an expanding role in service provision. While an array of benefits can be enacted from the adoption of such technologies, the risk of substantial misuse is ever present where such mechanics are adopted. As such, we find ourselves in an age where…
Business and competitionDigital-ready policymaking+3 topics