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Observatories

Observatories are monitoring tools, designed to gather information on the state of play of digital public administration and interoperability activities. These observatories, such as NIFO for national interoperability frameworks, OSOR for Open-source sofware and Public Sector Tech Watch for emerging technologies enable stakeholders to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and trends in digital public services.

Featured Content

Last update: 24/08/2023

Knowledge Centre

Welcome to NIFO's Knowledge Centre! The content accessible through this page is periodically updated. The Knowledge Centre gives you access to all the information and resources published by NIFO which...
Observatories
Last update: 15/04/2024

Public Sector Tech Watch

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

LIFO - Location Interoperability Framework Observatory

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: 24/08/2023

Knowledge Centre

This page is periodically updated. If you wish to make a contribution, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: EU-OSOR@ec.europa.eu. The Knowledge Centre gives you access to key information...
Observatories
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
Last update: 18/03/2024

Country Knowledge

Key resources regarding public administrations' digitalisation at national and European levels, based on:the state of digitalisation and interoperabilitythe use of Free and Open Source Software the...
ObservatorieseGovernment

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Last update: 24/06/2024

Harnessing GovTech solutions for public sector innovation

This article delves into this topic by exploring the key position that it retains within the IEA, and presents some use cases and good practices, both in Europe and beyond.
eGovernmentEuropean Policies
Last update: 20/06/2024

SoftCommute: How the Municipality of Differdange uses an innovative token-based rewards system to reduce mobility-related carbon footprint

The Responsible OrganisationsThe Municipality of Differdange is Luxembourg’s third biggest city and offers a range of municipal services to its citizens, including citizens services, creative and...
eIdentity and eSignature
Last update: 24/08/2023

Digital Public Administration and Interoperability at national level

This page allows you to get more information regarding each country’s initiatives and responsible bodies for digital policy and interoperability.
Observatories

Latest News

Last update: 11/06/2024

GovTech Connect Assembly announcement

Harnessing Innovation in Europe for the Public Services of Tomorrow‍
Business and competitionCollaboration+4 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...
ObservatoriesArtificial intelligenceBlockchain
Last update: 03/06/2024

Register for the three upcoming PSTW webinars

Join us for the new series of webinars that will be hosted by the Public Sector Tech Watch
Observatories