The 'European Interoperability Framework for pan-European eGovernment Services' (EIF) is the basis of interoperability guidelines for a programme to promote cross-border co-operation and the reduction of red tape between public administrations. This programme - the Interoperable Delivery of European eGovernment Services to public Administrations, Business and Citizens (IDABC) - is aimed at easing bureaucratic barriers to accessing rights and opportunities across European Union member countries.
The EC published the EIF late last week after consultation with 250 representatives from all European Union (EU) member countries at the 'Cross-border eGovernment services for administrations, business and citizens' conference in Brussels.
It provides organisational, semantic and technical guidance, as well as guiding principles, for co-operation over European internet-based government services and resources.
The IDABC aims to promote collaboration between the continent's public administrations and ease the administrative burden on migrant or mobile workers, and businesses or tourists.
Günter Verheugen, EC vice president said: 'In order to revitalise the Lisbon agenda we need modern public services that eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy.'
Autor: Miya Knights
Quelle: Computing, 22.02.2005
