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Switzerland was ranked 26th out of 31 European countries for the sophistication and availability of its online public services.

The report found that only 21 per cent of the monitored public services were fully available online in Switzerland – up ten per cent on 2006 - compared with the European average of 58 per cent.

The overall goal was to establish a transparent, efficient and modern government that is responsive and responsible to the public. Needless to say, this effort also bespeaks the development of a full-fledged democratic system in Taiwan.

Taiwan and the United Kingdom tied for 10th place in the 2016 Waseda University International e-Government Rankings, up seven places from last year, according to a statement issued Monday by the National Development Council (NDC).

The survey results, released Aug. 3, show that the government's continuing efforts to upgrade e-services has won recognition from the world, the NDC said.

The Switzerland-based group compiles the annual survey to measure the propensity for 142 economies around the world to exploit the opportunities offered by information and communications technology (ICT).

Among the Asian economies studied in the WEF's Global Information Technology 2012 Report, Taiwan lags behind only second-ranked Singapore and is ahead of 12th-ranked South Korea, 13th-ranked Hong Kong and 18th-ranked Japan.

Taiwan trailed South Korea but led the other 96 countries in the study, which was conducted during June and July. A total of 1,667 government Web sites were analyzed based on many criteria, including the contents of central government Web sites, disability access, the presence of privacy policies, security policies, contact information, foreign-language options, advertisement and user fees, and the number of online services.

The KEI is an aggregate index representing a nation or region's overall preparedness to compete in the Knowledge Economy based on four pillars: the economic incentive and institutional regime (EIR), innovation and technological adoption, education and training, and information and communications technologies (ICT) infrastructure.

Taiwan's knowledge economy competitiveness has continuously improved over the past 12 years, with the ranking rising from 16th in 2000 to 13th this year, and the gap with other leading nations decreasing.

Taiwan ranks third among 198 countries chosen for the annual survey conducted by Darrell M. West, director of the Taubman Center for Public Policy at Brown University.

The South Indian States of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have emerged among the top 5 e-governed states in India in 2008-09 as per findings of the 5th IDC India study conducted for CyberMedia's flagship fortnightly Dataquest.

The fifth such IDC India study conducted for publishing major CyberMedia’s flagship fortnightly Dataquest found that Tamil Nadu has climbed three spots over last year’s ranking, to emerge as the No. 1 state in e-governance.

Another southern Indian state, Andhra Pradesh, too climbed three spots over to reach the No. 5 spot.

The UAE also ranked 1st in the Arab Region and 4th globally in launching and using 5G networks

The UAE has been ranked first in the Arab region and seventh globally in the Telecommunication Infrastructure Index (TII), according to the UN E-Government Survey 2020. It also ranked second in Asia, according to the index.

In addition, the UAE made significant progress in the global competitiveness indicators of the telecommunications sector in the report, maintaining the 1st place globally in the mobile subscription index, and advancing from 2nd to 1st globally in the mobile broadband Internet subscription index. As for the Internet users index, the UAE moved up to 5th from 13th globally, achieving a qualitative leap in the fixed broadband subscription index, as it moved up to 29th from 68th in the world.

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry is vowing to see Thailand's Networked Readiness Index (NRI) ranking sharply improve to 34th in 2015 from 74th this year.

The country's e-government ranking is also expected to improve to 15th from 20th.

Rankings intended to raise awareness and spur innovation

Phuket has been ranked as the top province-based smart city, while the Wang Chan Valley in Rayong province was named the leading city-based smart area in the country, according to the Thailand Smart City Competitiveness Index 2023.

The index assessed 30 cities in 23 provinces to raise awareness among leaders and residents about the progress, strengths and weaknesses of smart city development, according to the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa).

In today’s world, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. Cities and countries worldwide are actively using smart tech and IoT (Internet of Things) solutions to improve the quality of life for their citizens, enhance sustainability and efficiency, and foster greater economic growth and innovation.

A truly “smart city” optimizes public safety and energy efficiency. But the reality is that across the U.S., not every megalopolis has the necessary infrastructure or environment to support “smartness.” In a recent study, ProptechOS, a real estate technology company, analyzed 100 cities across both Europe and the U.S. to determine which are best prepared for a tech-heavy future.

Only one Australian city has been named among the world's 'smartest cities' based on green spaces and technological advancements.

We hate to break it to you but while Sydney and Melbourne were arguing over who has the better coffee, Canberra was officially named one of the ‘smartest’ cities in the world. The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has recently released its Smart Cities Index studying 142 cities around the world on factors such as economic and technological advancements and sustainability with Zurich topping the list for the fifth year running. It was followed by Oslo in Norway at number 2 and Canberra in the third spot making it the only Aussie city in the top 20.

The top seven, representing communities that have come to understand the importance of Broadband Economy, was chosen based on analysis of nominations by a team of independent academic experts.

A smart city or “smart city” is one that relies on information and communication technology (ICT) to provide a better life for its citizens. Thanks to the development and innovation it has to offer, it can improve energy supply services and make them more efficient, propose alternatives to the current emitters of CO₂ into the atmosphere, optimise healthcare and make it accessible to a greater number of people and plan vehicle traffic, among other measures.

Each year, the IMD (International Institute for Management Development), an independent academic institution for business leaders, produces the IMD Smart City Index, the world’s leading ranking of the cities that are adopting a sustainable, efficient and inter-connected model of the future for the benefit of their inhabitants.

The world's cities have been ranked by their digital dependency for 2025 – a measure of how "smart" they are.

These locations are scored on their digital infrastructure, including public Wi-Fi speeds, smart parking solutions and CCTV coverage.

Tech platform ZeroBounce ranked the top 18 cities - and only one Australian capital made it into the mix.

In an increasingly interconnected and technologically driven world, smart cities are emerging as the vanguards of urban development. These cities leverage advanced technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and the overall quality of life for their residents. According to the World Bank, currently 56% of the global population, which amounts to 4.4 billion people, resides in cities and urban areas.

The challenge lies in the rapid incline of urbanization which could be eased by smart city solutions. According to research by WEF citing the IESE Cities in Motion Index, Africa is ranked as the world’s lowest for ranking for the amount of smart cities in a list compiled of 183 global cities. Cape Town ranked as the highest in Africa at 141. Here are the world’s top 7 smart cities and the remarkable initiatives that set them apart.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been ranked first in the Arab region in Government Electronic and Mobile Services (GEMS) Maturity Index, according to a report issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). This indicator is a measuring tool of progress at the national level in achieving transition to digital services

GEMS Maturity Index measures the maturity of government services provided through online portals and smart Apps in the Arab countries. It seeks to bridge the gap of most international indicators, in terms of identifying the service development, usability and user satisfaction.