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MonMar302026
Smart cities look to tube-based transport to reduce emissions and delivery delays
A new study claims that a largely overlooked solution, tube-based freight transport systems, could redefine how goods move within cities. These systems are a potential next-generation logistics layer that operates beneath or alongside traditional road networks, offering faster, cleaner, and more efficient delivery pathways in increasingly dense urban environments.
The study, titled "Smart Urban Logistics and Tube-Based Freight Systems: A Review of Technological Integration and Implementation Barriers", published in Smart Cities, reviews tube-based freight technologies and their role in transforming urban logistics. It evaluates existing models, emerging innovations, and real-world pilot projects while identifying the structural, economic, and governance barriers that continue to limit widespread adoption.
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MonMar302026
José María Zambrano: "Without security, there is no smart city"
The new president of the Smart City Cluster in Spain, economist José María Zambrano, partner at 3CS Strategic Economic Consulting, reviews the challenges of smart cities for Digital Shield: protection of critical infrastructures, data preservation, cybersecurity, sustainability, mobility, quality of life, equality..
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SunMar292026
Sovereign AI for Cities: An End-to-End Architecture from Data Center to Street Level
Sovereign AI matters for cities because it helps strengthen and extend smart city efforts -enabling cities to achieve outcomes such as less congestion, faster response times, improved safety, and tangible savings in energy and operations. AI can deliver these results in measurable ways when it is deployed on an architecture designed for low latency, high availability, and clear governance, while keeping sensitive data and operational control under trusted local management. This city-level shift also reflects a broader national trend, as more countries are investing in Sovereign AI to keep critical data, infrastructure, and model governance under local control.
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SunMar292026
KE: Smart City programme transforms streets of Murang’a town
Murang’a town is on a new path to transformation following the official launch of the town Smart City Programme by Governor Irungu Kang’ata on Saturday.
The launch, held near Marigiti Market, signals a major step towards reshaping the town into a modern, efficient and well-organized urban center.
Accompanied by Township Member of the County Assembly (MCA), Machigo, Kang’ata, described the initiative as a transformative project that will not only improve infrastructure but also uplift the overall quality of life for residents and businesses in the town.
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SunMar292026
Zambia moves ahead with digital ID system
The Smart Zambia Institute has begun the process of engaging an international partner to support the development of Zambia’s national digital identification system.
The project has entered a key implementation phase, with completion targeted for 2026.
The move to bring in an international partner is intended to strengthen local capacity as the country works towards delivering a fully functional and inclusive digital ID system.
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SatMar282026
Creating New Opportunities for Taiwan’s AI Ecosystem through “AI City”
AI City plays a key role in the next phase of Taiwan’s AI development. Following Taiwan's proven track record in AI hardware component manufacturing and information system parts, our next initiative is to demonstrate how cities can become real-world platforms for AI innovation. Under a sovereign AI framework, AI City brings together hardware manufacturers and software companies to create a new AI ecosystem that drives both urban transformation and industrial upgrading.
This vision will be showcased at the 2026 Smart City Summit & Expo and Net Zero City Expo (SCSE 2026), taking place in Taipei and Kaohsiung in mid-to-late March. The event will feature the world’s first AI City Pavilion, led by the ASUS Group, Foxconn, and the Taiwan Smart City Alliance. With our partners from government, civic organizations, and industry alliances, the pavilion will present the concept of sovereign AI, system architecture, and technical applications.
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SatMar282026
Empowering Smart Cities with AI
Urban technology has advanced rapidly over the past decade, with cities investing heavily in sensors, connectivity, and digital platforms to improve services. These initiatives have delivered meaningful progress, but they have also revealed structural limits: as cities become more complex, they are increasingly focused on transforming existing data into coordinated, real-time action.
Smart cities taught us how to connect urban systems and make city operations more visible through sensors and integrated data. Cities are now looking for ways to strengthen these foundations with more intelligent tools that enhance decision-making and service delivery. Rather than adding more devices, the focus is shifting toward building the capability to act at speed, and toward open, cross-domain platforms that support co-creation across industry, government, and academia. In this context, AI becomes a natural extension of the Smart City framework — enriching and empowering existing strategies rather than replacing them.
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SatMar282026
Inside the AI City: How Intelligent Mobility Is Transforming Urban Life
Every year, commuters lose hours — sometimes days — sitting in traffic. Congestion drains productivity, increases emissions, and shapes the rhythm of daily life in ways we rarely question. But cities are entering a new era. With artificial intelligence at the core of urban mobility systems, the AI City moves beyond traditional “smart city” automation toward a model that predicts, adapts, and continuously optimizes the flow of people and goods.
The result is a transportation network that feels almost invisible in its efficiency: predictable journeys, safer streets, cleaner air, and a mobility experience that responds to the city’s pulse in real time.
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FriMar272026
TW: Tainan: An AI City in Action
Tainan — Taiwan’s oldest city and cultural capital — has quietly transformed into one of the region’s most forward-thinking AI Cities. Building on its early smart‑city programs, Tainan now operates as an open, scalable testbed for next-gen urban innovation, attracting technology providers, research institutions, and international partners.
Sustainable, data-driven urban development
Tainan’s Shalun Smart Green Energy Science City showcases how AI can enhance sustainability at scale. From integrated energy management to intelligent transport systems, the district serves as a proving ground for low-carbon mobility, clean-energy adoption, and autonomous‑vehicle testing. These deployments demonstrate how AI can help cities optimize energy use, reduce emissions, and accelerate green transformation.
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FriMar272026
When Cities Start Thinking: The Rise Of Cognitive Infrastructure
Cities are growing at a remarkable pace. Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, and the U.N. expects that to rise to around 69% by 2050. By 2030 alone, we expect to see more than 40 “megacities” with populations exceeding 10 million.
For city leaders, that means infrastructure, safety systems, transportation networks and public services will face pressure that most cities were never designed to handle. Budgets will remain tight even as populations surge.
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ThuMar262026
How Smart City Development is Transforming Real Estate Markets
Smart city development refers to the integration of advanced technologies and innovative urban planning to enhance the quality of life, sustainability, and operational efficiency in cities. By leveraging data, connectivity, and intelligent infrastructure, smart cities optimize transportation, energy management, public services, and environmental systems. Beyond creating more livable urban environments, these initiatives are significantly influencing real estate, shaping property values, buyer preferences, and investment opportunities.
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WedMar252026
IN: Karnataka eyes Japan partnership for smart city solutions in Bengaluru
Karnataka is set to collaborate with Japan on smart city initiatives in Bengaluru, aiming to leverage Japanese expertise for urban challenges. This partnership, facilitated by Japan's MLIT, will focus on areas like energy, wastewater, mobility, and disaster management, with the Greater Bengaluru Authority acting as the nodal agency.
Karnataka plans to explore collaboration with Japan on smart city initiatives in Bengaluru.
The proposed model will enable Japanese companies to partner with cities globally to design and implement solutions for urban challenges, backed by government support, according to a statement from the state's IT/BT department.
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TueMar242026
AI City: The Next Stage in the Evolution of Smart Cities
Cities spent the last decade building digital foundations to transform themselves into Smart Cities—deploying sensors, expanding connectivity, and integrating data to modernize services. These investments created valuable visibility into how cities operate. But visibility alone is no longer enough. As urban systems become more interconnected and complex, the imperative shifts from data gathering to coordinating real-time actions across mobility, energy, safety, and public services.
AI City is that next step: integrating AI into the operating fabric of smart cities so systems can understand context, predict change, and orchestrate responses — reliably, at scale, and under clear governance.
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TueMar242026
AI City vs. Smart City: What’s the Difference?
As cities digitize, two terms get thrown around a lot — Smart City and AI City. They sound similar, but they aren’t the same. A Smart City uses connected technologies (sensors, IoT, digital platforms) to make urban services more efficient and transparent. An AI City is the next step in the evolution of a smart city – embedding artificial intelligence directly into the city’s operating system so that core functions can learn, predict, and act — often in real time. You can think of AI City as Smart City 4.0.
Put simply, transitioning to an AI City empowers cities to create an urban ecosystem where their citizens can genuinely feel greater convenience, safety, and trust in their daily lives.
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MonMar232026
What is an AI City?
Cities are constantly engaged in data collection, from monitoring traffic and energy usage to demand for public services. Their goal is to detect anomalies like water leaks or traffic congestion before they escalate, and respond faster by dispatching crews, adjusting signal timing, or prioritizing resources. But how does a city do this at scale? That’s the idea behind an AI City: using artificial intelligence to help urban systems understand what’s happening and decide what to do next.
An AI City integrates AI into public services and infrastructure to analyze data, predict needs, and improve how the city operates across areas like mobility, utilities, safety, and citizen services.
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MonMar232026
NSW becomes first Australian state to offer digital birth certificates
Individuals aged 16 to 21 and born in NSW can now download their birth certificates to their mobile phones.
The NSW government has announced the rollout of digital birth certificates for young people born in the state, making it the first Australian jurisdiction to offer the service.
People aged 16 to 21 will be the first cohort able to download their birth certificates directly from the Service NSW app as of today, provided they hold a NSW driver’s license or photo card.
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SunMar222026
MY: Public participation matters in urban planning and city management
Urban planning shapes the spaces where we live, work, and interact with communities.
From housing developments and transport systems to recreational parks and commercial hubs, the decisions made today will define the quality of life of the community for generations to come.
But too often, these decisions are made behind closed doors, with limited input from the communities that will be affected.
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SunMar222026
IN: AI, IoT & urban governance: Moving from smart cities to intelligent cities
India’s cities are generating more data than ever before. From traffic signals and water meters to surveillance systems and citizen service platforms, urban environments are now dense networks of connected systems. Yet, connectivity alone does not create better cities.
The next phase of India’s urban transformation is about intelligence, how cities use artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) together to interpret data, make decisions and deliver services that are faster, fairer and more responsive to citizens’ needs.
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SunMar222026
IN: Himachal Pradesh Leads in AI-Smart City Transformation
Himachal Pradesh is pioneering AI-enabled smart city development while preserving its unique mountain ecosystem. The state leverages platforms like the Him Seva Portal and the Him Data Portal to deliver citizen-centric services and improve governance. Technology initiatives have increased efficiency and yielded significant cost savings.
Himachal Pradesh is setting an example with its AI-enabled smart city initiatives that integrate seamlessly with the state's mountain ecosystem, according to Chief Minister's Principal Advisor for Information Technology and Innovation, Gokul Butail. At the Urban Innovation Summit in Chandigarh, Butail emphasized that innovation is vital for sustainable urban growth.
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SatMar212026
IN: Smart City Mission stands closed in Jammu and Kashmir
The Smart City Mission in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has been closed and now there will be no more funding from the Government of India (GoI) under the mission in J&K, which was launched here in June 2017, two years after the launch of this mission nationwide.
“The Smart City Mission has been closed in J&K and no more works will now be undertaken under Smart City Mission in this UT,” General Manager, Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL), Ashish Anand confirmed, when approached by the Northlines.
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SatMar212026
QA: MoL offers 325 digital services, records 250,000 transactions in February
The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing digital transformation and simplifying administrative procedures through its Integrated Digital Gateway, which now provides more than 325 digital services to employers and workers across the country.
According to the ministry, the platform has witnessed significant usage, with over 250,000 transactions completed during the past month alone. The high volume of activity reflects the growing reliance on digital government services and the increasing adoption of online solutions that allow users to complete procedures quickly and efficiently.
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SatMar212026
US: Virginia: Digitalization integral to local communities in the Shenandoah Valley
In recent years, digital transformation has begun to significantly reshape local communities across the Shenandoah Valley. Although large cities are often seen as the center of technological innovation, smaller areas are also experiencing a steady digital evolution.
In Augusta County, the expansion of internet connectivity and the growing adoption of online services are influencing how residents and businesses work, communicate and access information.
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FriMar202026
NG: Lagos Launches E-Permit System to Streamline Building Approvals
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially launched the Electronic Physical Planning Permit Processing System (EPPPS). This digital platform simplifies how residents obtain building permits. On Thursday, Mr. Kehinde Osinaike, General Manager of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), announced the rollout. The initiative modernizes urban planning and accelerates approval timelines for construction projects.
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FriMar202026
KE: Nairobi: Forum to explore financing for Africa’s smart cities, resilient infrastructure
Financing for climate-resilient infrastructure and smart city development will be a key focus when Nairobi hosts the second Africa Urban Forum next month.
The three-day forum, scheduled for April 8–10, will bring together policymakers, development financiers, city leaders and private sector players to discuss investment models needed to support Africa’s rapidly expanding urban centres.
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ThuMar192026
CA: Ontario: Mississauga’s Smart City Evolution: How Technology Defines Our 2026 Lifestyle
What does it mean to be a "modern" city in the year 2026? It's not only about the height of our skyline or how fast the LRT might go anymore for Mississauga. It's about a quiet, digital infrastructure that has become a part of our everyday lives. From the way we access local arts to how we unwind after a long commute on the 403, technology is acting as the new bridge between community and convenience. This digital renaissance is transforming Canada’s seventh-largest city into a model of 21st-century living, where high-tech meets high-touch.
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ThuMar192026
R18-billion smart city perfect for South Africans who don’t want to drive to work
An R18-billion smart and sustainable development that aims to be the most connected precinct in terms of public transport options has begun to take shape in the heart of Gauteng.
MyBroadband visited the site of the Bankenveld District City in March 2026 and found significant early construction activity, including a few tarred roads and water pipes being put in the ground.
The R18-billion development began construction in late 2025. It is being built on land bought from the University of Witwatersrand for R200 million in 2024.
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WedMar182026
GB: West Yorkshire: Leeds: University partners for smart city data mining
At a glance
- Who: Nexus, University of Leeds; Terminus Technologies.
- What: Nexus, the collaboration and innovation hub of the University of Leeds, has signed a smart city partnership with Terminus Technologies to deploy urban data mining technology at the university. Multi-spectral cameras will help build a comprehensive dataset to help cities understand and respond to urban environments.
- Why: To provide local authorities with the tools to make more informed, data-driven decisions about urban planning and resource allocation. The partnership aims to envision urban life in 20 years and build the data infrastructure to support smarter, more responsive cities.
- Where: The two sides hope the project will benefit communities across the UK and beyond.
Nexus, University of Leeds, and Terminus Technologies will build a comprehensive dataset to help cities understand and respond to urban environments.
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WedMar182026
South African smart city shooting the lights out
Waterfall City continues to benefit real estate investment trust (REIT) Attacq, which is investing heavily in the city’s future growth.
Touted as a “world-class smart city”, Waterfall City is a collaboration, logistics, retail and residential hub located in Midrand, Gauteng.
The city houses well-known developments like Mall of Africa, the PwC Tower, Deloitte HQ, and Ellipse Waterfall luxury apartments.
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WedMar182026
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Beyond the Smart City: Envisioning a Greener Future for Srinagar
The smartest cities are those that grow without erasing their ecology
When the waters rose in 2014, Srinagar did not merely witness a natural disaster; it experienced the consequences of ecological neglect. Entire neighbourhoods were submerged, roads turned into rivers, and a painful truth surfaced: a city built against its ecology cannot remain secure within it.
In recent years, Srinagar has been positioned within the policy discourse of the “Smart City,” a development paradigm that prioritises digital infrastructure, surveillance systems, technocratic governance, and aesthetic urban renewal. While such interventions promise administrative efficiency and infrastructural modernisation, they invite a critical question in the context of a fragile Himalayan urban ecosystem: can technological modernisation substitute for ecological resilience?
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WedMar182026
GE: Ambassadori Island Batumi: Smart island enters next development phase
At a glance
- Who: Ambassadori Island Batumi; Arup.
- What: Ambassadori Island Batumi has announced the next strategic phase of its development with the introduction of a comprehensive smart city framework with Arup.
- Why: To implement an advanced digital infrastructure, integrated with sustainable urban planning, and long-term operational intelligence.
- Where: Ambassadori Island Batumi is being developed in the Black Sea region.
Ambassadori Island Batumi in the Black Sea region is working with Arup to implement a smart city framework that integrates advanced digital infrastructure.
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TueMar172026
Digital Transformation in Government: How IT Solutions Are Shaping the Future of Public Services
The digital transformation of government is no longer a distant goal but a present-day reality that is rapidly changing the way public services are delivered. From online portals for tax filing and license renewals to AI-powered chatbots assisting citizens 24/7, information technology is revolutionizing the public sector. This transformation is being driven by a combination of citizen expectations, economic pressures, technological advancements, and the urgent need to improve efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.
Governments across the globe are embracing digital transformation to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and foster greater civic engagement. In this article, we will explore the many facets of how IT solutions are reshaping public services, the challenges governments face in adopting these technologies, and the long-term impact on citizens and institutions alike.
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TueMar172026
ZA: Public sector trainers’ forum puts focus on skills for digital and ethical governance
Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo Buthelezi will on Monday officially open the 24th National School of Government Public Sector Trainers’ Forum (PSTF) Conference at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Gauteng.
Hosted by the National School of Government (NSG), the two-day conference brings together learning and development practitioners from across the public sector to reimagine how public servants are trained and equipped to deliver on South Africa’s national priorities.
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TueMar172026
Multi-modal artificial intelligence can improve smart city traffic analytics
Smart city initiatives are generating vast amounts of data from sensors, cameras, mobile devices, and digital service platforms, offering new opportunities to understand how cities function in real time. Researchers are increasingly exploring whether artificial intelligence (AI) systems can integrate these diverse data sources to improve urban planning, infrastructure management, and traffic prediction.
The study Multi-Modal Artificial Intelligence for Smart Cities: Experimental Integration of Textual and Sensor Data, published in the journal Future Internet, analyses how multi-modal AI models can combine traffic sensor data and citizen-reported text information to enhance predictions of traffic congestion severity.
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TueMar172026
From Counterculture to Corporate Control: The Making of the Universal City - Case Study Amsterdam
Bulldozed! Dispossession and the Homogenised Mind
For much of humanity’s existence, our traditional worldview or cosmos was based on sacred, reciprocal relationships with the land and governed by natural seasons and localised community rhythms. What we are currently seeing, however, is an accelerated shift from a physical universe rooted in seasons and community to a virtual one mediated by screens and platforms.
In this new world order, human experience is mediated by mobile apps and predictive algorithms that convert human actions into data points. At the same time, spontaneous ‘messy’ human interaction is engineered away in favour of a sterile, predictable environment. This system encloses both urban and rural life, replacing the sacred and reciprocal relationships between humans and the land with a computational universe where creativity is harnessed to serve corporate extraction.
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TueMar172026
IN: Karnataka: 98% of Smart City Projects in Belagavi Completed; 490 Crore Central Funds Fully Utilised
Belagavi has completed the vast majority of projects sanctioned under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), with 98% of the works already finished and the remaining few under implementation, according to information presented in the Rajya Sabha.
In response to an unstarred question raised by Rajya Sabha MP Iranna Kadadi, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs provided details on the progress of Smart City projects in Belagavi.
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MonMar162026
IE: Dublin Uses “Digital Twins” to Build a Safer, Smarter Future
The city of Dublin is turning into a high-tech testing ground to solve everyday urban problems. By using “digital twins”—which are virtual, 3D copies of the physical city—leaders are finding new ways to protect residents from floods, fires, and traffic jams.
This project is part of a partnership between Dublin city officials and the technology company Bentley Systems. Instead of just buying ready-made software, the city is working directly with engineers and citizens to build tools that fit Dublin’s specific needs.
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MonMar162026
The Future of Smart Cities:How AI is Designing Urban Life Around You
Inside the real-time technology turning streets and neighbourhoods into spaces that adapt to how people live
Imagine stepping out of your front door on a Tuesday morning, and the city already knows you are running five minutes late. The traffic lights on your usual route have adjusted.
The bus is holding just a moment longer. The pavement beneath your feet, embedded with quiet sensors, has already logged your footsteps as part of a living, breathing data stream that helps the city breathe better too.
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MonMar162026
NG: Edo Govt Partners GIZ to Boost Digital Skills and Tech Economy
The Edo State Government has partnered with the German development agency GIZ to strengthen digital skills, support technology businesses, improve government digital systems, and create technology-driven economic opportunities across the state.
The partnership was announced by the Edo State Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy during a meeting held at Government House in Benin City. Officials said the collaboration is designed to accelerate digital transformation while helping the state build a stronger and more inclusive digital economy.
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SunMar152026
How the UK can Benefit from AI-Powered Smart Cities
- What are the benefits of smart cities for the UK’s governments, economy, and populace?
Smart cities aim to leverage technology to enhance quality of life, improve city management, and boost overall efficiency.
Smart cities help governments promote efficiency and sustainability, addressing challenges like waste, transportation, and energy consumption. Real-time data enables better decision-making, helping governments pinpoint issues and deploy solutions swiftly.
- What are the benefits of smart cities for the UK’s governments, economy, and populace?
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SunMar152026
IN: Karnataka: Mysuru: Drone survey begins to digitally map city properties
The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has launched a pilot project to scientifically survey and document properties across the city using advanced 3D aerial LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology.
As part of the exercise, a preliminary drone test was carried out in Santhepet yesterday.
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SunMar152026
Pakistan launches new digital governance framework under digital nation act
Summary
- Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja informed the National Assembly on Thursday that the government is moving forward with a comprehensive agenda to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and safeguard the digital rights of citizens across Pakistan.
- According to Shaza Fatima, the Pakistan Digital Authority will be responsible for drafting a comprehensive national digital master plan.
- On cybersecurity preparedness, Shaza Fatima informed the house that Pakistan already has a national cybersecurity framework in place to protect government networks and public-sector digital infrastructure.
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SunMar152026
IN: Chandigarh: Leading the Urban Revolution with Smart Cities and Innovation
Chandigarh, recognised for its well-planned infrastructure and green urban design, is regarded as India’s most organised and livable city.
It was designed by the renowned architect Le Corbusier and was built based on principles of urban planning, green spaces, and efficient infrastructure.
Over recent years, Chandigarh has continued to develop by blending its robust planning foundation with modern technology to create a smarter and more sustainable urban ecosystem.
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SatMar142026
Daniil Shuleyko on how Yango Group is building an operating system for the city
While rivals chase global scale with standardised models, Daniil Shuleyko, CEO of Yango Group, takes a different approach, building city by city based on what people actually need
For the past decade, “smart city” has been one of the most overhyped phrases in technology, and one of the most disappointing. From Toronto to Singapore, top-down projects have crashed against the same wall: cities are not blank slates. They are alive, chaotic, and resistant to master plans.
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SatMar142026
South Africa’s richest city rolling out smart poles with free Wi-Fi
The City of Johannesburg’s Metropolitan Tech Company is set to launch its Smart Pole Project on Mpumelelo Street in Slovo Park on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
The metro described the launch as the dawn of a new era of connectivity, safety, and digital opportunity in the informal settlement.
Slovo Park is an informal settlement in the municipality, known for its ongoing, community-driven struggle for land tenure and service delivery.
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SatMar142026
US: California: City of Inglewood to deploy smart city network
At a glance
- Who: City of Inglewood; Wow.
- What: The City of Inglewood in Los Angeles County has partnered with out-of-home media company Wow to install a smart city network.
- Why: In preparation for the 2026 Fifa World Cup and to support the five million annual visitors to its Sports and Entertainment District.
- When: Phase one will be installed in April.
Digital infrastructure is being installed ahead of 2026 Fifa World Cup and to support the five million annual visitors to its Sports and Entertainment District.
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ThuMar122026
What Transformational Government Looks Like When the Buzzwords Fade
True government transformation starts with standardization and modernization, enabling smarter digital services that meet rising citizen expectations.
State and local governments are often told they need to transform by modernizing systems, adopting artificial intelligence and delivering digital-first services that meet rising citizen expectations. But in practice, transformation rarely starts with cutting-edge technology.
Instead, it begins with foundational work that many agencies have struggled to complete for years.
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ThuMar122026
South Korea, Australia, Portugal top OECD Digital Government Index for 2025
UK ranks fourth, Chile vaults into top 10 as digitization reshapes global landscape
The OECD has published its 2025 results and key findings from the Digital Government Index (DGI) and Open, Useful and Re-usable Data Index (OURdata).
The DGI “benchmarks the efforts made by governments to establish the foundations necessary to achieve a coherent, human-centred digital transformation of the public sector.” The OURdata Index “measures governments’ efforts to design and implement national open government data policies.”
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WedMar112026
St. Lucia launches authentication framework to ease access to digital public services
Eastern Caribbean nation St. Lucia has launched a centralized national identity management system which it calls the National Authentication Framework (NAF).
According to the government, the primary objective of the platform is to make it easier for citizens and legal residents to access public services in a secure single sign-on manner and also to substantially enhance digital trust.
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WedMar112026
Living in 2030: How Smart Cities are Redefining Human Life
A glimpse into a future where technology breathes with us, making our urban spaces more sustainable and connected.
As we move deeper into the decade, the concept of a "home" is shifting from a simple physical shelter to an intelligent ecosystem. By 2030, our cities won't just be concrete jungles; they will be living, breathing organisms powered by Artificial Intelligence and renewable energy. This transition is not just about luxury; it’s about survival and sustainability in a rapidly changing world.
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WedMar112026
IN: Mayor of Milisauti town, Romania visits Gujarat, explores state's smart infrastructure
The Mayor of Milisauti Town in Romania, Vasile Carare, along with his wife, has arrived on a two-day visit to Gujarat.
According to a press release, during this visit, he held discussions with senior officials of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department on e-governance, urban development projects, citizen-centric services, and industrial development.
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TueMar102026
IN: Smart City projects near completion in 10 Uttar Pradesh cities
In a positive development for the state, 99% of the projects that were scheduled to be taken up under the Smart City scheme were commissioned.
Chasing a deadline of Mar 15, in the latest review carried out by the urban development department, it was found that out of the total 682 projects, that were sanctioned to improve the ease of living for urban residents, 677 were completed. Out of the remaining five projects, three could be inaugurated within a week, while the remaining ones, too, would be made operational by Mar 14, said senior officials.
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TueMar102026
NA: Kunene: Kaoko Fria smart city in limbo
The Kunene Regional Council says it was never informed about the mass recruitment drive conducted by Kaoko Fria Investment (Pty) Ltd, the company claiming to be behind the proposed Kaoko Fria Smart City in Kunene.
The recruitment exercise, which saw thousands of mostly young jobseekers gathering in Windhoek’s Havana informal settlement last week to submit their CVs, has raised eyebrows after the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism distanced itself from the project.
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TueMar102026
AU: Sourcing Agreement Strengthens Public Sector Digital Transformation
The Digital Transformation Agency has secured a new five-year Volume Sourcing Agreement on behalf of the Australian Government, reinforcing efforts to modernise digital infrastructure and support long-term technology adoption across government agencies.
The arrangement focuses on ensuring consistent, reliable, secure, and efficient access to essential information and communication technology platforms and online services used throughout the entire Australian public sector.
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MonMar092026
ZA: CIO Thato Matsipe is driving citizen-centric digital transformation in the North West
The CIO in the office of the North West premier, Thato Matsipe, unpacks how governance reform, IT centralisation and strategic industry collaboration are repositioning technology from a support function to a core enabler of provincial service delivery.
When Thato Matsipe speaks about technology, he does so in terms of outcomes, not abstractions. As CIO in the office of the premier of the North West provincial government, his focus is firmly on people, access and measurable impact. For him, technology only has value when it materially improves how citizens experience government.
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MonMar092026
MK: By the end of the month, digital documents such as ID cards and driver's licenses will come into operation
By the end of this month, citizens will be able to use their ID card and driver's license in electronic form.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation expects final comments from Poland, where the application has been sent for testing, within 3 weeks.
However, whether a digital ID card or driver's license will be accepted for identification will remain at the discretion of the institutions.
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MonMar092026
ABB pushes Africa’s smart city revolution
ABB Electrification is driving Africa’s transition to smarter, more sustainable cities through its suite of integrated technologies designed to improve energy efficiency, resilience, and connectivity across urban infrastructure.
With rapid urbanisation placing new demands on power, mobility, and digital infrastructure, ABB’s smart city solutions offer a blueprint for sustainable development, from intelligent buildings and reliable power systems to cleaner, connected transport networks.
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SunMar082026
NG: FG, MTN launch one-stop digital city platform in Abuja to boost urban services
The Federal Government, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has unveiled a nationwide digital city platform, MyCityApp Nigeria, in Abuja, marking a new phase in efforts to deepen digital infrastructure and smart city development across the country.
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, who led the launch in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday, described the platform as a strategic step in Nigeria’s digital transformation drive.
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SunMar082026
US: California: Culver City: City Council to Consider Sites for Kiosks
The City Council will consider the proposed siting plan for an interactive digital kiosk program at its meeting on March 9, 2026. You can review the digital kiosk map on the City’s website.
The project includes the installation of 15 kiosks throughout the community that will provide information on meetings, events, transportation services, local business directories, tourism wayfinding, emergency services and commercial advertising among other things.
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SatMar072026
KR: Gyeonggi: Seongnam City Shares Its "Smart City Administration" Model with Philippine GMA City Delegation
Philippine GMA City Delegation Benchmarking Digital Twin and Spatial Information Systems
Seongnam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Shin Sangjin) announced on the 27th that a delegation from General Mariano Alvarez (GMA) City in the Philippines visited Seongnam to benchmark its spatial-information-based scientific administrative decision-making model.
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SatMar072026
MyCityApp Nigeria Debuts
MyCityApp Nigeria, in collaboration with MTN Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy has launched a new digital city platform, MyCityApp, aimed at boosting tourism, expanding access to government services and connecting businesses more directly with residents.
The application, unveiled in Abuja on Thursday, is designed as a smart urban companion. It integrates city services, event listings, payment systems, transport information, hospitality offerings, and small-business visibility into a single digital interface.
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FriMar062026
AE: The Impact of Uber Clone App Software on Dubai’s Smart City Goals
Dubai is a city where “impossible” is just a starting point. Whether it’s the goal of making 25% of all transportation autonomous by 2030 or the push for a completely paperless government, the emirate is the world’s leading laboratory for urban innovation. However, a smart city is more than its skyscrapers and high-speed rail; it is defined by how effortlessly its people move.
As we look at the logistics of the UAE’s “Smart City” pillars, one technology has emerged as a surprisingly critical bridge: the Uber clone. While the term “clone” often suggests a simple copy, in the context of Uber clone app development, it represents a highly sophisticated, localized digital infrastructure that is helping the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) turn vision into reality.
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FriMar062026
Indonesia's Nusantara grant US$2.49M from U.S. for smart city planning
Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) has received a US$2.49 million grant from the United States Government to help strengthen smart city planning, reflecting international confidence in the sustainable development of the country’s new capital.
“The grant support reflects international trust in the vision of developing IKN as a future city based on technology and sustainability,” said Head of the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN), Basuki Hadimuljono, in Nusantara on Thursday.
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ThuMar052026
VN: Ho Chi Minh City moves to real smart urban governance in 2026
Ho Chi Minh City is building a governance model where real-time data, AI and digital twins guide decisions and reshape daily urban life.
In 2026, Ho Chi Minh City will focus on cleansing, standardizing and effectively leveraging data to operate a truly smart city. Public services will shift from “processing applications” to “serving needs.”
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ThuMar052026
From Smart Cities to AI Education: Kazakhstan’s 2026 Digitalization Projects
Kazakhstan has begun implementing a plan for the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, aimed at modernizing public administration, expanding AI education, strengthening cybersecurity and accelerating the country’s transition to a new digital economy in 2026.
The action plan, approved by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, includes eight priority blocks and ten key initiatives. The official launch is scheduled for March at the Alem.Ai building, reported the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry on Feb. 23.
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ThuMar052026
GB: Public sector transformation: Powering the next wave
James Gee, Head of Digital and IT Framework Agreements at NHS Shared Business Services, provides insights on public sector transformation, including the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework agreement
Ageing networks, siloed systems and outdated processes block ambitions across the NHS and wider public sector to harness artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), automation and emerging technologies. Modernisation begins with rebuilding and securing IT infrastructure – the bedrock for transforming service delivery. NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has designed a £2.5 billion Digital Workplace Solutions contract that offers a streamlined route to accelerate transformation and future innovation.
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WedMar042026
Smart Cities Build Their Own 5G Infrastructure to Modernize Public Safety Response
The idea of a truly “smart” city has been around for years, but in recent times, the conversation has shifted. It’s no longer just about free public Wi-Fi or fancy lighting systems. Around the world, cities are facing a new challenge: how to keep their citizens safe in an era of rapid urbanization, increasing public events, and growing digital threats. And they’re finding that public safety systems built on outdated, congested, or vulnerable networks simply can’t keep up.
In this high-stakes environment, a new trend is emerging—cities are building and owning their own private 5G networks. These aren’t just faster internet connections; they are purpose-built infrastructures designed to give police, fire departments, and emergency services unprecedented control, reliability, and security. And one of the people helping cities make this leap is Rahul Bangera, a quiet but formidable force in the global private wireless industry.
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WedMar042026
Digital Service Desk Opens in Bassiknou, Mauritania, to Boost Local Digital Transformation
This initiative, funded by FAO, is part of the Ministry’s broader strategy to reduce the digital divide and ensure inclusive access to public digital services for all citizens.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation, Innovation, and Administration Modernization (MTNIMA) has taken a significant step toward accelerating digital transformation in Bassiknou with the official inauguration of a new digital service desk. The opening ceremony was led by Mr. Yacoub Mohamed Boïlil, Technical Advisor in charge of Development and Interoperability at the Minister’s Office, in the presence of the Deputy Prefect of Bassiknou, Acting Prefect Mr. Mouttaly Abdellahi, and Mr. Khaled Sid’Elemin, representing the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
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WedMar042026
New AI framework transforms paper drawings into 3D digital twins, advancing smart city construction
Researchers have developed DBAL-YOLO, a novel deep learning-based framework that automatically converts non-digital engineering drawings into 3D Building Information Models (BIM). Achieving 98.8% detection precision and complete geometric reconstruction without manual intervention, this technology resolves a challenging issue in creating digital twins for existing buildings.
Digital twin city systems serve as the foundation for intelligent urban management and resilience monitoring. These systems rely heavily on digital models of physical entities, particularly buildings. However, a significant challenge persists: many existing and older buildings lack digital 3D models, with their information stored only in scanned or archived paper drawings.
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TueMar032026
Vietnam Revolutionizes Travel and Urban Life with Infrastructure Upgrades Driving Digital Transformation, Green Innovation, and Smart City Development – New Update
Latest Vietnam news reveals a major push in infrastructure development led by the Ministry of Construction, aiming to accelerate digital transformation across the country. In 2026, these initiatives are shaping the construction sector into a more efficient, technology-driven, and sustainable ecosystem. The government is focusing on modernising public services, integrating smart technology, and supporting environmentally friendly urban growth, reflecting a long-term vision for a data-driven, transparent administration.
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TueMar032026
IN: Delhi's Digital Leap: Transforming Governance with Tech
Delhi plans to overhaul its project timeline monitoring portal, emulating best practices from other states to create a proactive governance system. A key feature is the Auto-Appeal System, automatically addressing delays without citizen intervention. Amendments to existing acts and portals aim for enhanced integration and accountability.
Delhi is set to undergo a digital transformation in its governance framework. Information and Technology Minister Pankaj Singh announced intentions to revamp the project timeline monitoring portal, taking cues from successful models across various states. The initiative aims to foster citizen-friendly governance where accountability becomes intrinsic to the system.
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TueMar032026
Pakistan Digital Authority: Building a Citizen-Centric Digital Future
Pakistan is pursuing a massive digital transformation, led by the new Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), to create a citizen-centric, digitally empowered nation. Key initiatives are already boosting efficiency, expanding digital inclusion and strengthening the digital economy. The PDA’s success will be measured by its ability to build public trust, ensure inclusivity and maintain ethical safeguards.
Pakistan is charting an ambitious course toward a citizen-centric, digitally empowered nation under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025 and the National Digital Commission. At the heart of this transformation lies the newly established Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), mandated to design, implement and oversee a coherent digital governance framework across the public sector.
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MonMar022026
Rapid urbanization puts pressure on Africa’s smart city ambitions
Africa’s urban population is expanding at one of the fastest rates in the world, with projections showing that by 2050 roughly two thirds of Africans could live in cities. That surge is reshaping infrastructure demands, governance systems, labor markets and environmental pressures across the continent.
A new academic review finds that while African cities hold strong potential to become smart cities, deep structural barriers could stall progress unless governments, investors and communities align around inclusive and context-driven strategies.
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MonMar022026
US: Why Smart Cities Are Switching to Unity5’s Municipal Parking Software
How Modern Municipal Parking Software Can Solve Urban Complexities
Across the US, municipal leaders are facing a breaking point. The mandate is no longer just to “enforce parking”, it is to manage the curb, reduce congestion, and meet climate goals. Yet, many departments are hindered by rigid, siloed systems that treat residential permits, construction zones, and parking citations as three unrelated events.
While many domestic legacy providers offer “standard” platforms, they often trap cities in a cycle of expensive change orders and disconnected data. The solution to this gridlock lies with a modern municipal parking software, technology designed specifically to handle the density and regulatory complexity of modern cities. To see this software in action, we look at some of the forward-thinking cities Unity5 currently work with in the UK, where high-density councils have already successfully deployed these advanced strategies.
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MonMar022026
TW: Cities deploy AI to address rising urbanization challenges
In Taoyuan’s traffic control center, dozens of monitors display green lights cascading through city streets. When an ambulance races toward a hospital, artificial intelligence clears its path in seconds, turning life-threatening traffic jams into seamless journeys.
This is the new reality of smart cities, where technology isn’t just improving urban life — it’s saving it. Liao Hsiu-wu, who chairs Taiwan’s Smart Community Development Committee, has witnessed his city transform from a growing suburb into a testing ground for ambitious urban technology.
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MonMar022026
MX: Tijuana IoT News: Smart City & Political Insights
Hey guys! Let’s dive into the buzzing world of IoT Tijuana, specifically focusing on the latest news surrounding SCPolíticas (Smart City Policies) and the developments in SC (Smart City) initiatives. This article is your go-to guide for understanding how technology is transforming Tijuana, Mexico, and the political landscape shaping its future. We’ll explore the exciting possibilities of the Internet of Things (IoT), how it’s being implemented, the challenges faced, and the policies driving these changes. Get ready for a deep dive into the heart of Tijuana’s technological evolution!
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SunMar012026
Oman’s Government Digital Transformation programme achieves 94% performance by end of 2025
The National Government Digital Transformation Programme “Tahawul” (2021–2025) in Oman achieved an overall performance rate of 94 percent by the end of December 2025, compared to 73 percent at the end of 2024.
The programme’s 2025 annual performance report indicated that the total number of priority government services whose procedures were simplified reached 3,166 services, representing 100 percent completion of the target. Meanwhile, 90 percent of priority core services and automatic permits were digitised, amounting to 2,277 services out of 2,523 targeted for digitisation by the end of 2025.
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SunMar012026
Mozambique Launches Digital Government Overhaul, Looking to Kenya and Rwanda as Models
Mozambique will digitize all government services, modeling its approach on Kenya and Rwanda in a bid to consolidate revenue collection and improve the country’s competitiveness, President Daniel Chapo announced Tuesday.
Speaking at the opening of Mozambique’s first national conference on digital transformation in Maputo, Chapo framed the initiative as a governance overhaul rather than a technological upgrade. “Countries are not transformed only through physical infrastructure,” he said. “They are also transformed through digital infrastructure that connects citizens to the state and to opportunity.”
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SunMar012026
Why AI Infrastructure is Becoming a Grid Problem—and How Edge AI Changes Smart Cities
We often talk about artificial intelligence as a digital evolution, but the reality is much more physical. It isn’t just a software breakthrough—it is an infrastructure revolution.
Over the past two years, the rapid expansion of AI training and inference systems has shifted attention away from algorithms and toward something more physical: power density, thermal constraints, networking hardware, and the grid compatibility of cities and utilities.
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SatFeb282026
IN: Bihar: Patna: Common Service Centre at Mithapur nears completion
The construction work of the state-of-the-art Common Service Centre (CSC) being built at Mithapur in Patna is on the verge of completion. Being built at a cost of Rs 30 crore, the project is estimated to be completed by the end of February. Spread over 26,000 square feet, the CSC will provide a one-stop solution for students as well as city residents, offering facilities ranging from banking services to beauty parlours and salons. The innovative design will create a vibrant community space for young minds to connect and flourish. The project is being executed under the Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL).
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SatFeb282026
IN: Navi Mumbai tops Maharashtra in City E-Governance Index-2026 report
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) ranked first in Maharashtra in the City E-Governance Index (CEGI)-2026 report released by Policy Research Organization (PRO) Pune, a third-party organisation that evaluated the e-governance performance of 29 municipal corporations in the state.
The report assessed hundreds of criteria under three key pillars: service availability, transparency in administration and digital accessibility. Pune Municipal Corporation ranked second. NMMC secured the top position due to its citizen-oriented online services, easy digital transactions, an efficient grievance redressal system, and the consistency and up-to-dateness of information available through its website www.nmmc.gov.in and the mobile app My NMMC.
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SatFeb282026
IN: 60% smart city projects faced delays in Haryana: CAG report
Designed for 5 years, mission was extended till March 2025
Nearly 60 per cent of the 112 developmental projects under the Haryana Start City Mission experienced delays ranging from a few days to more than four years.
The several delays have been attributed to issues like lack of encumbrance-free sites, site clearance, and drawing revisions, according to a CAG report tabled in the Haryana Assembly Friday.
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FriFeb272026
Smart Parking Market: Revolutionizing Urban Mobility
IoT-Enabled Infrastructure, AI-Based Analytics, and Real-Time Monitoring Transforming City Parking Systems
The Smart Parking market is a critical pillar of the "Smart City" movement. As urban populations swell and traffic congestion becomes a primary economic drain, smart parking solutions leverage IoT, AI, and real-time data to optimize space utilization and reduce the "cruising for parking" phenomenon, which is responsible for up to 30% of urban traffic.
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FriFeb272026
What is a ‘smart city’?
With more than half of the world’s population living in cities, and urban areas responsible for over 60% of greenhouse gas emissions, it’s clear we need to be smarter about urban planning and development.
The term ‘smart city’ seems ubiquitous when it comes to urban sustainability discourse and practice, but what does it actually mean?
To find out, The Future Of podcast team spoke with Dr Courtney Babb, a senior lecturer in the School of Design and the Built Environment. They explore what makes a city ‘smart’ as well as the possibilities and potential risks of using ‘intelligence’ to improve the quality of life for urban citizens.
Read a snippet below or listen the full episode.
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FriFeb272026
IN: Tamil Nadu: Chennai: GCC Plans Digital Twin Pilot for Data-Driven Urban Planning
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has proposed a Digital Twin pilot project for a central part of the city, covering about 5 sq km, including Nungambakkam, College Road, Greams Road, and Anna Salai. The initiative aims to enable data-based urban planning and better city management.
The Digital Twin will create a virtual model of the selected areas and will be supported by an Urban Data Observatory and an infrastructure asset management system, both of which are yet to be implemented. The platform will integrate data from the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), city sensors, and GIS mapping, and will use 3D and 4D simulations along with AI for planning and analysis.
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ThuFeb262026
VN: HCMC accelerates digital transformation, building service-oriented government
Ho Chi Minh City is entering a new era of governance, where public services and sweeping digital transformation are reshaping how citizens and businesses interact with the State, laying the foundation for a smarter and more livable metropolis. Ho Chi Minh City is undergoing a sweeping transformation, driven by a government that emphasizes proactivity and service, with digital innovation now woven into the daily lives of both citizens and businesses.
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ThuFeb262026
IN: Telangana: Hyderabad Smart City Projects 2026: Future City Vision, Net-Zero Targets & Infra Updates
Progress of Hyderabad Smart City Projects in 2026 Under the Smart Cities Mission
Hyderabad: Smart infrastructure development in the city continues to accelerate through a combination of national Smart Cities Mission initiatives and Telangana’s large-scale Future City blueprint. As of early 2026, most smart infrastructure components are operational, with major long-term expansion planned toward 2047.
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ThuFeb262026
AI-Driven Smart Energy Control for the Future of Cities
Dubai-based technology innovator Faraz Ahmed explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and data-centric platforms could reshape urban energy management, supporting smarter grids, improved reliability, and more sustainable city infrastructure.
The global energy sector is rapidly evolving as cities move toward digital transformation, sustainability, and smart infrastructure. With increasing electricity demand, renewable energy integration, and urban population growth, intelligent energy management has become a critical priority for modern cities.
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WedFeb252026
IN: Gujarat: Ahmedabad to get fully digital, AI-based smart parking system
In a move aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving urban mobility, parking management in Ahmedabad will soon be made completely digital.
Under the Smart City initiative, Ahmedabad Smart City Development Limited has initiated the tender process to implement an AI-based video analytics smart parking system across the city.
AI cameras will be installed at all parking locations to detect real-time occupancy. At present, no such system exists at most parking sites in the city.
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WedFeb252026
Vietnam Accelerates Digital Transformation with HCM City Emerging as a National Hub for AI Integration Innovation and Economic Growth Driving Real Change for Citizens and Businesses
HCM City is quickly becoming the heart of Vietnam’s digital transformation, setting the pace for how technology can reshape government, business, and daily life. Experts say this shift isn’t just about digitizing services—it’s about building a foundation for the country’s long-term growth and modernization. As Vietnam targets high middle-income status by 2030, HCM City’s efforts in digital tools and infrastructure are crucial for sustaining economic momentum and enhancing governance.
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TueFeb242026
IN: Navi Mumbai Leads Maharashtra in E-Governance Excellence
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has emerged as the top performer in Maharashtra's City E-Governance Index (CEGI) 2026, according to a report from the Pune-based Policy Research Organization (PRO).
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has attained the top ranking in Maharashtra's City E-Governance Index 2026, as per a report by Policy Research Organization. The city's victory was attributed to the 24x7 availability of online services and smart city innovations enhancing urban management.
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TueFeb242026
Cyprus to launch 100 new digital government services in 2026
Cyprus has outlined a broader push to digitalise public administration in 2026 after expanding online services last year, aiming to simplify procedures for citizens and businesses and move state operations onto upgraded technological infrastructure.
Deputy Minister of Research Nicodemos Damianou presented this week, the 2025 review and the planning for the coming year, saying the previous year marked a milestone for the digital transition, while the next phase concerns deeper integration and interconnection of systems across the public sector.
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TueFeb242026
GB: Wales: Smart city technology set to transform services in Swansea
Smart city technology aimed at improving key services like car parking, waste collection in some remote areas and traffic management is on its way to Swansea in the months and years ahead.
Technology has already been helping the council improve its services in a range of different areas like litter bin collection in remote areas of the Gower, water safety and customer contact and now it’s looking at how it can go further in a new phase of its digital transformation plans.
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MonFeb232026
AE: SEWA issues 8,385 NOCs, updates GIS for 24,000 projects
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) issued 8,385 no-objection certificates (NOCs) for roadworks, excavation and construction projects across various areas of Sharjah city in 2025.
The certificates covered both new and existing projects requiring the connection, modification, or upgrading of electricity, water, gas, and fibre-optic networks.
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MonFeb232026
IN: Uttar Pradesh govt clears ₹8.99 cr for 1,338 CCTV cameras in 57 districts
A senior home department official said the administrative and financial approval was issued by the home (police) department on February 11, following a proposal from the Uttar Pradesh Police headquarters. The project targets districts not covered under existing smart city and integrated traffic management systems, aiming to strengthen traffic regulation, surveillance, and enforcement of road safety norms.
The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned ₹8.99 crore for installing 1,338 CCTV cameras and related equipment at 297 major intersections in 57 districts to improve traffic management and road safety.
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MonFeb232026
IN: Introduction: Paving the Way for Smart Cities
The government has intensified efforts to transform urban spaces by launching new initiatives under the Smart City Mission. These initiatives aim to create future-ready infrastructure that can support rapid urbanization, enhance quality of life, and ensure sustainable development. By integrating technology, data, and citizen-centric services, the mission envisions cities that are not only modern but also resilient and efficient.
Key Objectives of the New Initiatives
The latest projects under the Smart City Mission are guided by several objectives:
- Sustainable Urban Development – Promoting eco-friendly infrastructure and energy-efficient systems.
- Digital Connectivity – Expanding high-speed internet, IoT networks, and smart monitoring systems.
- Improved Public Services – Enhancing healthcare, transportation, and waste management through technology.
- Resilience and Disaster Management – Ensuring infrastructure is prepared for climate change and natural calamities.
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MonFeb232026
MY: Terengganu Launches 5G IP Structure Project To Drive Digital, Green Urban Transformation
The 5G Intelligent Pole (IP) Structure Pilot Project, launched today, is set to modernise urban infrastructure in Terengganu through the integration of smart technology and advanced digital connectivity.
The pilot initiative, a collaboration between the Terengganu government and Colla Connecting Edge Sdn Bhd, forms part of the Smart Digital Infrastructure agenda under the Terengganu Smart City Blueprint 2040.
State Digital Economy, New Income, Trade, Industry and Green Technology Committee chairman Mohd Nurkhuzaini Ab Rahman said the project aligns with the state’s aspiration to position Terengganu as a green technology hub and a sustainable smart city.
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SunFeb222026
IN: 333 CCTVs, Sensors: How Delhi Civic Body Keeps Watch On 17 Public Services
Officials say the system has significantly improved response time, accountability and data-driven decision-making in the NDMC region.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has strengthened real-time governance and civic monitoring through its Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), set up in 2020 under the Smart City project at a cost of Rs 65 crore. The high-tech facility currently keeps watch over nearly 17 essential public services, ranging from sanitation and traffic flow to environmental conditions.
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SunFeb222026
'The X-minute city': Reshaping urban life for a more sustainable future
A conversation with Carlos Moreno can only open in one way, really.
The Colombian is associate professor and scientific director of the ETI chair at the Sorbonne Business School, a special smart city envoy for the mayor of Paris, and a chevalier de la légion d’honneur. The week after we spoke, he was heading to New York to give the prestigious annual Lewis Mumford lecture at the City College of New York.
But people know him mostly as the inventor of the 15-minute city, one of the key concepts in modern urban policy.
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SatFeb212026
IN: Maharashtra: Smart City Projects To Shift To PCMC Control By March 31
The commissioner of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has directed civic officials to assume full administrative and operational control of all ongoing and completed projects implemented under the Smart Cities Mission by March 31.
The directive signals a crucial transition phase as the special purpose vehicle (SPV) model created for Smart City execution approaches closure. The Smart Cities framework, introduced by the Union government to promote technology-driven urban transformation, operated through SPVs that independently executed projects ranging from smart roads and adaptive traffic systems to command-and-control centres and upgraded public amenities. With the mission timeline nearing its end, municipal bodies are now required to integrate these assets into their regular governance and maintenance systems. Officials have been instructed to fast-track documentation, financial audits, vendor clearances, and asset inventories to avoid administrative bottlenecks.
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SatFeb212026
IN: Goa: Govt inaugurates 6 smart city projects ahead of CCP polls
With the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) elections around the corner, chief minister Pramod Sawant and revenue minister Atanasio Monserrate went on an inauguration spree on Friday. Govt inaugurated six projects worth approximately Rs 135 crore that were executed as part of the Smart Cities Mission.
Sawant inaugurated a small fishing jetty at Ribandar that was built at a cost of Rs 2.9 crore. He also announced that work to widen and reconstruct two ferry ramps on the Divar-Sao Pedro route will be taken up.
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SatFeb212026
AI investment and the effect on urban digital twins
Investment in artificial intelligence will support development of the technology as an enabler for digital twins across many application areas, but analysts are concerned that AI spending has created a bubble that is ready to pop
A popular topic of conversation of late has been the existence of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble and the likelihood that it will burst with great detriment to the IT industry as a whole. Yet, and perhaps surprisingly, the impact of a bursting bubble on digital twins might not be as problematic as one might think.
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FriFeb202026
PH: Cebu: Danao unveils ‘smart city’ shift
Danao City unveiled a transition from an industrial hub to a smart commercial center, anchored by a P160-million waterworks expansion, during the Danao City Investment Forum (DCIF) held Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at the Provincial Capitol.
Mayor Ramon “Nito” D. Durano III, who led the forum, themed “Moving Forward,” announced the approval of a P160-million expansion of the city’s waterworks system to support growing industries.
City Planning and Development Officer Ramon Gorre outlined the city’s vision for 2026, which rests on three development pillars: Resiliency, Digitalization, and Sustainability.
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FriFeb202026
IN: PCMC chief directs officials to take over Smart City projects by March 31
Pimpri Chinchwad municipal commissioner Shravan Hardikar has directed civic officials to take over all ongoing and completed projects implemented under the Smart City Mission by March 31.
A senior PCMC official told TOI that once the decision is implemented, the Smart City Mission office will cease to exist, and all projects will be formally handed over to the respective departments of the civic body for execution and maintenance.
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FriFeb202026
Building AI-ready cities: from pilots to public trust
From data foundations and ethical guardrails to workforce skills and citizen trust, the challenge is no longer whether to use AI in cities – but how to embed it in ways that are practical, human-centred, and built to last.
For cities around the world, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant experiment or a speculative future. It is rapidly becoming a defining capability of modern government. Yet while the technology itself moves fast, the work of integrating it into public services is slow, complex, and deeply human. The real challenge is not whether AI can do something, but how cities build the foundations, rules, skills, and trust needed to use it responsibly and at scale.
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FriFeb202026
Smart cities prioritise ROI and operational savings
At a glance
- Who: Berg Insight.
- What: The IoT market research provider has published its latest Smart Cities: Connected Public Spaces report, which shows how smart cities are prioritising ROI and operational savings and service when it comes to implementing digital solutions.
- Why: To provide insight and intelligence across the smart city sector, focusing on areas such as smart street lighting, smart parking, smart waste collection, urban air quality monitoring and smart city surveillance.
- When: The report includes data from 2024 usage and implementations and includes five-year industry forecasts and expert commentary.
Latest research from Berg Insight finds cities want digital solutions that deliver tangible outcomes, marking a shift away from tech-led experimentation.
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ThuFeb192026
China launches world’s first AI large-model satellite for smart cities, advancing intelligent remote sensing
China launched seven satellites with a single rocket from waters off Yangjiang in South China's Guangdong Province on Thursday. Among them is CUHK No.1, which is the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) large-model satellite designed for urban sustainable development, according to local authorities and the satellite's developer.
The satellite innovatively integrates high-resolution remote sensing with AI, effectively deploying a large model into space and marking a new milestone in China's intelligent remote-sensing satellite technology, industrial analysts said.
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ThuFeb192026
IQ: KRG launches e-Psule digital platform for paying government bills
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Tuesday inaugurated a new digital payment platform that allows citizens to pay government bills electronically through participating banks, as part of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) push toward digital transformation.
The platform, called e-Psule - meaning bill in Kurdish - has been approved by the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), with Deloitte appointed to audit its payment processes. A KRG statement said the system, launched under Barzani’s supervision, “is a unified national system for delivering government bills digitally.”
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WedFeb182026
ES: A Catalan delegation visits Estonia to explore synergies in the digital transformation of public administration
This follow-up visit to the one previously conducted by Minister Dalmau had a more operational and technical focus
A Catalan delegation visited Estonia on 9 and 10 February to analyse and explore synergies in the digitalisation processes of public administration in the Baltic country and in Catalonia. The Delegate of the Catalan Governement to the Nordic and Baltic Countries, Montserrat Riba, was part of the delegation, which was led by the Secretary for Telecommunications and Digital Transformation, Albert Tort.
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WedFeb182026
Djibouti Officially Launches Mobile ID Digital Identity Platform
- Djibouti launched its Mobile ID platform to enable secure digital identification and access to public and private services.
- The government positioned Mobile ID as a core pillar of administrative modernisation and digital economy development.
- Authorities pledged to store biometric data exclusively at the Interior Ministry to address privacy and data sovereignty concerns.
Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh officially launched the Mobile ID platform on Monday, February 9. The launch took place alongside the closing session of the National Digital Identity Forum held at the People’s Palace under presidential patronage.
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WedFeb182026
Algeria Launches National Framework to Govern Public Data
- Algeria launched a national data governance framework to support state modernization and digital transformation.
- The system will establish a legal, institutional, and technical framework for managing public data.
- The initiative aligns with “Digital Algeria 2030” and builds on recent investments in five regional data centers.
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb officially launched the national data governance framework on Monday, February 9. Authorities presented the initiative as a foundation for state modernization and faster digital transformation.
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TueFeb172026
Gov.gr upgraded: Seamless, personalized digital services for all citizens
Takeaways
- The Unified Digital Portal of the Greek public administration, gov.gr, has evolved into a central digital hub hosting over 2,230 services.
- The new gov.gr, through the CRM project, offers personalized access to services and appointments for citizens and businesses.
- This modernization aims to improve service quality, speed up request processing, and enhance interoperability within the public administration.
- Citizens will now have a centralized view of all their transactions and affairs in one place.
- The portal is transitioning from a service list to an intelligent, integrated system focused on personalization and user experience.
The aim of the new Gov.gr is the transition from a large list of services to a single, personalized point of contact between the citizen and the state - "The citizen will interact with the state in a unified and personalized way" says Dimitris Papastergiou
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TueFeb172026
NG: Abia To Modernise Aba As Commercial Smart City
The Abia State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aba Commercial Smart City consortium and United Market Leaders/Traders for the development of the proposed Aba Commercial Smart City.
The project, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP)-driven initiative, will sit on a 140-hectare expanse of land located at Osisioma in Osisioma Local Government Area of the state. When completed, it is expected to deliver a mixed-use, commercially driven smart city designed to modernise trade, commerce, manufacturing and logistics in Aba.
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MonFeb162026
AU: Digital birth certificate trial delivered for Victoria
The Victorian Government has commenced a trial of digital birth certificates in three local government areas.
Minister for Government Services, Danny Pearson said the technology will give parents fast and secure access to their child’s birth certificate on their mobile phone for the first time.
As an alternative to paper certificates, participating parents across Wyndham City Council, City of Casey and Mitchell Shire Council municipalities can now use the new digital birth certificate to enrol children in kindergarten programs.
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MonFeb162026
Technology and sustainability are now inseparable in public governance
Public administration is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades as digital technologies and sustainability agendas converge. What began as efforts to automate paperwork and speed up services has evolved into a broader rethinking of how governments create public value. Digital systems are now influencing policy design, accountability structures, and collaboration between public institutions, private actors, and citizens.
A new study Technological Innovation and Sustainability in Public Administration: A Systematic Review and Research Agenda, published in Administrative Sciences, documents this change. Based on a large-scale review of international research, the study shows that digital transformation is increasingly tied to sustainability outcomes. It highlights a move toward governance models where technology supports long-term environmental, social, and institutional goals rather than short-term administrative gains.
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SunFeb152026
NG: Aba Smart City Project To Generate 125,000 Jobs – Abia Gov’t
Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration’s willingness to collaborate with investors to accelerate development and generate employment opportunities for residents of the state.
Otti made this known at the Government House in Umuahia during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of the Aba Commercial Smart City, a project expected to generate about 125,000 jobs.
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SunFeb152026
IN: Kerala: Row over ‘hurried’ Smart City Phase-2 nod
The corporation council on Saturday witnessed sharp criticism over the ruling administration's move to fast-track approval of the second phase of the Smart City project. Opposition councillors alleged that the decision was taken in haste ahead of the mayor's scheduled visit to New Delhi to meet the Prime Minister.
Opposition members said the project was placed before the council and approved without adequate discussion. Several councillors claimed they were unaware of the details. They demanded that the views of elected representatives be sought before clearing a project of such scale and financial implications. Members also objected to the agenda being circulated entirely in English, calling it a violation of democratic practice in a state where Malayalam is the official administrative language.
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SatFeb142026
IN: 31 cities transformed under Smart Cities Mission, 43 near completion: RTI response
Among 100 selected cities across the country, only 31 have been converted to 'smart' cities under a five-year project beginning in 2016, which has been extended thrice, according to an RTI reply by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
In response to the query filed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the ministry informed that 43 cities are near completion, and it will take some time to convert the remaining 26 cities.
The Smart Cities Mission project aims to improve the quality of life in 100 cities by providing efficient services, robust infrastructure, and sustainable solutions. The project was to be completed in four phases.
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SatFeb142026
TZ: Government accelerates digital connectivity
The government has given new energy to the nation’s digital transformation agenda, with significant progress reported in the first 100 days of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s renewed mandate.
The Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology highlighted key achievements in expanding digital connectivity across the country, aiming to ensure more citizens and businesses can access reliable online services.
In addition to improving connectivity, the government has focused on supporting innovation and economic growth by boosting financing for start-ups.
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SatFeb142026
OM: Doha smart city implements next-gen AI powered platform
At a glance
- Who: Msheireb Properties; Ooredoo Qatar; Honeywell; Msheireb Downtown Doha.
- What: Qatar real-estate developer Msheireb Properties is working with Ooredoo Qatar and Honeywell to help automate and manage the smart city Msheireb Downtown Doha using a next-gen AI-powered platform.
- Why: The platform is being designed to integrate operational performance data from the city’s services, while a digital twin of the city infrastructure will enable engineers to model planned updates and reduce system downtime.
- Where: Msheireb Downtown Doha is located in the heart of Doha, Qatar.
Msheireb Properties is collaborating with Ooredoo Qatar and Honeywell to use an AI platform to automate and manage the Doha smart city, Msheireb Downtown.
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SatFeb142026
Lebanon obtains World Bank funding to boost delivery of digital public services
The Lebanese government has secured $150 million from the World Bank to implement the Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP), an initiative which aims to strengthen the delivery of digital public services for the country’s citizens.
This is one of two projects for which the country is getting a total of $350 million in financing to implement project activities in the areas of social protection, economic empowerment and digital transformation.
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FriFeb132026
US: Iveda launches AI-powered traffic management module to unlock smart city revenue
Iveda has launched its new Traffic Management Module within IvedaAI, expanding the platform into real-time intersection monitoring, traffic optimisation and automated road safety analytics.
The launch comes as Iveda is actively engaging with multiple American cities and transportation agencies for traffic and mobility pilot deployments in 2026 – positioning traffic management as a significant new growth opportunity within the company’s smart city roadmap.
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FriFeb132026
US: Ubicquia launches AI-driven power-monitoring services
At a glance
- Who: Ubicquia.
- What: Ubicquia has announced the launch of artificial intelligence- (AI-) driven power monitoring services purpose-built for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
- Why: To help organisations predict and prevent emergency outages and reduce the operational and financial risks associated with poor power quality.
- Where: The platform is available for US commercial and industrial customers.
The service aims to help organisations predict and prevent emergency outages and reduce the operational and financial risks associated with poor power quality.
Ubicquia has announced the launch of artificial intelligence- (AI-) driven power monitoring services purpose-built for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
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FriFeb132026
US: Private LTE and 5G Highlighted as Next Phase of Smart City Modernization
According to a recent LinkedIn post from Keragon, a large majority of global cities are reportedly planning private network deployments, particularly private LTE and 5G, as smart city initiatives scale from pilot projects to citywide, mission-critical services. The post suggests that municipal authorities are prioritizing greater control over performance, traffic prioritization, and security, positioning private networks as a key enabler of always-on, resilient connectivity for public safety, operations, and real-time decision-making at the edge.
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ThuFeb122026
Why futuristic, tech-centred ‘smart city’ projects are destined to fail
For residents of European cities – with their snarled traffic, draughty old buildings, creaking public services and grey winters – it’s easy to see the appeal of moving to a brand-new, high-tech metropolis.
Enter Dunia Cyber City, a new special economic zone in Zanzibar aimed at attracting tech workers (real and virtual) and companies with its low taxes. Backed by former Apple executive Florian Fournier and the Zanzibar government, the proposed development is inspired by so-called network states – autonomous, digitally crowdfunded micronations or city states – and is meant to bring together like-minded individuals to focus on technological experimentation and cryptocurrency.
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ThuFeb122026
What A Leading Smart City Blueprint Can Teach Urban Communities Everywhere
I was visiting a highly advanced urban community last year when something small but remarkable happened.
Walking through a modern public housing neighborhood, I noticed the street lights adjusting their brightness as people walked past. Not simple motion-sensor lights like we see in many places. These were part of a connected network that tracked foot traffic patterns, adjusted lighting for energy efficiency, and fed data into a centralized system monitoring the entire neighborhood.
The resident I was walking with barely noticed. “Oh yeah, they’ve been doing that for a while,” she said casually.
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WedFeb112026
The Smart City Trap: Why Residents of Saudi Arabia’s “The Line” are Starting to Complain
The desert around Tabuk remains silent around morning. But the silence isn’t peaceful—it’s heavy, interrupted only by the distant whirl of machinery. This is where Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious urban experiment, The Line, is happening.
Originally envisioned as a 170-kilometer stretch of high-density futuristic living, The Line was touted as a clean, car-free utopia with a five-minute walk to everything. But lately, that promise has starting to feel like a mirage. Complaints are rising—from workers, residents, and planners. Not all of them loud, but most of them urgent.
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WedFeb112026
The Rise of Smart Infrastructure in India: IoT, AI, and Urban Tech Trends
India’s cities are at a turning point. With rapid urbanization, growing populations, Urban Tech and increasing pressure on resources, traditional infrastructure is no longer sufficient to support modern urban living. To meet these challenges, India is embracing smart infrastructure, a blend of technology, innovation, and sustainable design aimed at improving the quality of life and optimizing urban systems.
The integration of Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and other digital technologies is transforming how cities are built, managed, and experienced. From intelligent traffic systems to energy-efficient buildings, smart infrastructure is redefining India’s path toward becoming a digitally empowered economy.
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WedFeb112026
Adaptive AI traffic control improves emergency access without gridlock
Artificial intelligence, if carefully designed, could significantly reduce emergency vehicle delays in congested cities without worsening traffic for other road users, according to a new study published in the journal "Automation".
The research Inclusive and Adaptive Traffic Management for Smart Cities: A Framework Combining Emergency Response and Machine Learning Optimization proposes an AI-driven traffic control system that integrates reinforcement learning with emergency prioritization and governance safeguards, aiming to reduce emergency vehicle delays without destabilizing overall traffic conditions.
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TueFeb102026
NG: Expert advocates smart urbanism for safer communities
The Dean, Faculty of Environmental Studies, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Dr Kola Lawal, has stressed the need to leverage on technology and proper planning to reduce urban insecurity.
Lawal said this while delivering a paper titled ‘Smart Urbanism for Safer Communities’ at the investiture ceremony of TPL Olusola Odukoya and other executive members of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Ogun State Chapter, that only effective policy-making would address this challenge.
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TueFeb102026
€4 million still up for grabs as Luxembourg launches second project call
Luxembourg’s government is urging more municipalities to apply for “Smart City” grants, with €4 million in funding still available after the first selection round saw 15 communes submit proposals.
15 municipalities responded to the first national “Smart City” project call launched in June 2025. A second application window remains open until 15 March 2026, with €4 million in funding still available to support Luxembourg’s communes in their green and digital transitions toward more efficient resource management.
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TueFeb102026
The power of putting AI governance into practice
For artificial intelligence in government to have positive impact, it must be trusted by the employees using it and the citizens whose lives may be affected by it. As Jennifer Robinson, global strategic advisor for SAS’ public sector practice makes clear, AI governance is imperative to ensuring responsible use. So what exactly does AI governance comprise, and how should it be approached and implemented?
There is a disconnect between embracing and governing AI within governments.
A recent IDC Data and AI Impact Report found that while 78% of public sector organisations globally say they fully trust AI, only 40% have invested in the governance and safeguards needed to make that trust well‑founded.
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TueFeb102026
OM: Msheireb Properties, Ooredoo forge partnership to power next-gen smart city AI-powered platform
One of the world’s most advanced and intelligent smart cities globally
Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, has announced a key collaboration with Ooredoo Qatar and Honeywell to help automate and manage Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the world’s most advanced and intelligent smart cities globally.
Unveiled at the Web Summit Qatar event, this landmark agreement introduces a pioneering Artificial Intelligence Powered platform designed to help optimise urban operations and enhance the quality of life for all residents and visitors. Ooredoo has been appointed as the prime partner managing Operations, while Honeywell will customise its City Suite platform to serve as the technology backbone, integrating thousands of sensors from across the city into a single point of control.
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MonFeb092026
Jordan launches Aqaba smart city plan with Japanese input
- Memorandum of understanding signed
- Package of pilot projects planned
- Port records sharp increase in traffic
Jordan has launched a project to build a smart city at its southern Aqaba port with technical assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (Aseza) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with JICA, which has been involved in several development projects in Jordan.
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MonFeb092026
PK: Punjab: Lahore’s Liberty Chowk to Get Smart City Makeover
Lahore’s iconic Liberty Chowk is undergoing a major transformation as authorities move forward with the installation of advanced transparent smart mesh displays.
The project aims to convert the busy roundabout into a modern, visually striking smart square aligned with smart city standards.
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MonFeb092026
The R7-billion South African Lebowakgomo smart city with a R35-million broadband budget
A local municipality in Limpopo has announced a R7-billion smart city project to develop the Lebowakgomo Business Area, a small town 50km south of Polowane in South Africa’s northernmost province.
Meriam Molala, the mayor of the Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality, said key budget requirements include R35 million for ICT broadband and R100 million for strategic road expansions.
The road expansions include upgrades along the Orrie Baragwanath Panorama Route. This main road passes in front of the tract of land occupied by the Limpopo provincial legislature, where the city is to be built.
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MonFeb092026
IN: ‘Smart’ but non-functional: CAG report says utility of ICT solutions negligible under Smart Cities Mission in Karnataka
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India assessed projects such as the Intelligent Transport System, Intelligent Traffic Management System, Smart Healthcare System, and others implemented in seven cities of Karnataka.
An evaluation by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) of information communication technology (ICT) solutions implemented in Karnataka under the Central Government’s Smart Cities Mission has found that these interventions barely provided any benefits.
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MonFeb092026
VN: Hanoi Party Secretary: Police lead smart city project
Hanoi police are spearheading the capital’s smart city development, linking public security with digital transformation and sustainable urban growth.
Hanoi’s Public Security force is taking a pioneering role in building the city’s smart urban development plan, said Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc at a meeting with retired police officers ahead of the Lunar New Year 2026 on February 1.
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SunFeb082026
Oman drives digital transformation in education
Oman is steadily advancing a comprehensive digital transformation of its education sector, embedding e-learning into national development strategies such as Oman Vision 2040.
While earlier efforts introduced technology through limited initiatives and pilot projects, challenges such as uneven infrastructure and varying digital competencies among teachers and students highlighted the need for a more sustainable and system-wide approach. Today, Oman’s digital education drive is built on an integrated framework designed to modernise learning environments and enhance educational outcomes.
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SunFeb082026
US: Inside the Federal Government’s Radical Plan to Transform Digital Services Through Unified Technology Standards
Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia unveils ambitious "one government" strategy to overhaul digital services through unified standards and shared platforms, prioritizing tangible outcomes over technical metrics in the most comprehensive federal IT transformation attempt in decades.
The federal government is embarking on its most ambitious digital transformation initiative in decades, with Federal Chief Information Officer Greg Barbaccia unveiling a comprehensive strategy to overhaul how agencies deliver services to Americans. At the heart of this effort lies a fundamental shift: moving away from siloed, agency-specific systems toward a unified “one government” approach that treats the federal bureaucracy as a single enterprise rather than hundreds of disconnected entities.
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SunFeb082026
From digital services to anticipatory governance: Integrating institutions through data-driven intelligence
Over the past decade, governments around the world have invested heavily in digital transformation, focusing primarily on automating services, moving transactions online, and improving efficiency through technology. While these efforts have undoubtedly enhanced accessibility and reduced bureaucratic friction, they have also revealed the limitations of a purely reactive digital model. Digital services, in their conventional form, still depend largely on citizens initiating requests, submitting applications, or reporting needs. As societies become more complex and data-rich, a more advanced paradigm is emerging: Anticipatory governance, where public institutions act proactively by leveraging integrated data and predictive intelligence to address needs before they fully materialise.
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SunFeb082026
Edge AI Cameras in Smart Cities: From Surveillance to Real-Time Urban Intelligence
Highlights
- Edge AI cameras process video data on-site, allowing for quicker responses and reduced network bandwidth use.
- Cities use AI-powered cameras to improve traffic flow, spot accidents, and enhance urban mobility.
- Edge AI goes beyond surveillance; it also supports public safety and environmental monitoring in real time.
- Responsible governance and privacy-by-design are crucial for gaining public trust in smart city projects.
Cities around the world are quickly adopting smart technologies to handle growing populations, complex infrastructure, and environmental challenges. Cameras have long been a part of urban surveillance. However, traditional camera systems mainly serve as passive recording tools, depending on centralized data centers to analyze events after they happen.
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SatFeb072026
AE: Abu Dhabi Tests New Smart City Displays
Interactive wayfinding and real-time information displays mark the first step in a broader digital transformation of one of the Middle East’s most visited leisure destinations, aligned with the UAE’s national Digital Strategy.
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s flagship entertainment and tourism hub, has begun deploying interactive smart city infrastructure with the installation of the first two Citix Tom Smartboards at the island’s main entrance points, positioning the destination as a pilot site for a new phase of the emirate’s digital transformation.
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SatFeb072026
IN: 97 percent smart city projects completed in Jammu, Srinagar
Only 7 works worth ₹140 crore underway; summer capital accounts for over half of total investment
Jammu and Kashmir has achieved near-complete implementation of projects sanctioned under the Centre’s flagship Smart Cities Mission, with over 97 per cent of works completed across Srinagar and Jammu, official data tabled in Parliament reveals.
According to the reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 199, as on January 15, 2026, a total of 288 projects worth ₹6,603 crore were taken up in Jammu and Kashmir under the Smart Cities Mission. Of these, 281 projects involving an expenditure of ₹6,464 crore have been completed, while only seven projects costing ₹140 crore remain ongoing.
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SatFeb072026
Uzbekistan seals smart city deal with Pakistan’s Habib Rafiq
Uzbekistan and Pakistan’s Habib Rafiq Ltd. have signed a memorandum of cooperation on smart city development, modern infrastructure projects, and investment attraction, Trend reports via the Uzbek Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade.
The agreement was signed during a meeting between Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, and Chief Executive Officer of Habib Rafiq Ltd., Malik Muhammad Aslam.
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FriFeb062026
South Africa’s newest smart city is a massive mall surrounded by sugarcane and construction
The Westown Smart City development in Shongweni, KwaZulu-Natal, may look like just an enormous mall with construction underway around it. However, developers have made major strides in recent months.
Located just off the N3 highway in what used to be a sugarcane plantation, Westown is promised to be a mixed-use development that incorporates living, working, shopping, and play.
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FriFeb062026
Transforming Urban Ecosystem: AI-Powered Smart Cities Redefining Mobility
Thanks to rapid advancements in IoT, edge computing, and artificial intelligence, the global smart city market is entering a transformative era. No longer confined to pilot programs, smart cities are emerging as a large scale reality, reshaping how people live, work, and move through urban environments. Analysts project the market for AI in smart cities to reach approximately USD 50.6 billion by 2025, expanding at a remarkable CAGR of nearly 28 percent to reach USD 460 billion. At the same time, the broader smart cities market, valued at USD 624 billion today, is expected to surge to USD 4.65 trillion by 2032 underscoring both the urgency and magnitude of this global shift.
This accelerated growth is not merely a product of technological enthusiasm but a direct response to mounting urbanization challenges. Traffic congestion, crumbling infrastructure, rising crime, public safety concerns, and escalating environmental pressures are straining existing city frameworks. Against this backdrop, AI powered solutions are stepping in to fill critical gaps, helping cities anticipate problems, respond to crises faster, and create more sustainable ecosystems.
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ThuFeb052026
IN: Odisha: Bhubaneswar e-toilets to be repaired after citizens highlight systemic failures
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to take up an extensive repair and maintenance drive of the city’s modular e-toilets, after citizen reporters highlighted their systemic failures.
Once touted as a cornerstone of the smart city mission, many e-toilets have become non-functional, plagued by technical glitches and neglect.
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ThuFeb052026
GIS as Malaysia’s digital geological infrastructure
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) should no longer be seen as just a mapping tool, but as critical national digital infrastructure.
Esri Malaysia Sdn Bhd CEO Tan Choon Sang said in a world shaped by climate risk, urbanisation, e-commerce and data-driven decision-making, location intelligence is now foundational to how governments and businesses operate.
He explained to The Malaysian Reserve (TMR) that Malaysia’s journey with GIS began in reactive mode.
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WedFeb042026
Saudi Arabia’s the Line is collapsing into a hyphen
Originally envisioned as an extravagant 105-mile-long smart city, the Line is reportedly shrinking into a pragmatic data center hub.
Saudi Arabia is officially gutting Neom and turning the Line into a server farm. After a year-long review triggered by financial reality, the Financial Times reports that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s flagship project is being “significantly downscaled.” The futuristic linear city known as the Line, originally designed to stretch 150 miles across the desert, is scrapping its sci-fi ambitions to become a far smaller project focused on industrial sectors, says the Financial Times. It’s a rumor that the Saudis originally dismissed when The Guardian first reported on it in 2024. The redesign confirms what skeptics have long suspected: The laws of physics and economics have finally breached the walls of the kingdom’s futuristic Saudi Vision 2030, a country reconversion program aimed at lowering Saudi Arabia’s dependency on oil and transforming the country into a more modern society.
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WedFeb042026
Top 5 Smart Cities Worldwide
Imagine a city where your morning commute flows seamlessly, public services respond to your needs in real time, and sustainability isn’t just a buzzword but a living reality. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Yet this vision is becoming increasingly tangible in cities around the globe. From sensors that optimize energy use to data platforms that predict traffic patterns, urban centers are racing to integrate technology into the fabric of everyday life.
The question is no longer whether cities should become er, but which ones are actually pulling it off. Rankings shift year by year, innovations emerge at breakneck speed, and what worked yesterday might be outdated tomorrow. Let’s explore five cities that have managed to stay ahead of the curve, each bringing something unique to the table.
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IfG.CC: eGovernment-Infobrief April 2011
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10 Jahre IfG.CC - 10 Jahre eGovernment-Forschung aus Deutschland
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10 Years IfG.CC - 10 Years eGovernment Research from Germany
Dear Reader,
we are pleased to present you with a new edition of the IfG.CC’s eGovernment Infoletter. Every month, the eGovernment Infoletter summarizes the most important information published on our website and gives you an overview of current developments and events related to eGovernment, divided into seven topical areas.
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We wish you a pleasant and informative read! We thank all of the authors and editors who contributed to this edition of the eGovernment Infoletter.
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Inhalt
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1. Nachrichten aus dem Institut IfG.CC / News from the IfG.CC
1.1 Ausgewählte Aktivitäten / Selected IfG.CC activities
A.1 Deutschland-Online-Vorhaben „Kfz-Wesen“: Wissenschaftliche Begleitung der Umsetzung - Evaluierung der Pilotvorhaben
A.2 EU-Projekt "Egoprise": Modellierung von Prozessketten
A.3 EU-Projekt “COMPAT.eGov.de“
1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publications
Keine aktuellen Publikationen
1.3 Veranstaltungen & Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
V.1 Belgien, Leuven, 09.03.2011: Vortrag „Umsetzung Einheitlicher Behördenrufnummern in EU-Staaten“
V.2 Potsdam, 15.03.2011: Vortrag "Open Government und Bürgerbeteiligung"
1.4 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen / Conferences supported by the IfG.CC
K.1 Dublin, Irland, 11.-13.04.2011: 15th IRSPM Conference 2011
K.2 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 25.-27.05.2011: eLearning Africa 2011 Conference
K.3 Yasmine Hammamet, Tunesia, 09.-11.06.2011: Worldwide Symposium on E-Government
1.5 In eigener Sache / On one's own account
E.1 10 Jahre IFG.CC - 10 Jahre eGoverment-Forschung aus Deutschland / 10 years IfG.CC – 10 years eGovernment research from Germany
E.2 Das IfG.CC bietet attraktive Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen / The IfG.CC offers attractive opportunities for students and graduates
2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats/Key Issue of the Month: eGovernment in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten / eGovernment in the United Arab Emirates
2.1 Dubai’s Government Getting Its e-groove On
2.2 Dubai eGovernment organizes workshop for government departments on asset management
2.3 E-registration for commercial agencies starts
2.4 Electronic chip in national ID card lasts five years, Eida says
2.5 UAE prepares for Government 2.0
2.6 Healthcare at finger tips
2.7 Abu Dhabi Municipality e-services tally grow to 115
3. eGovernment in der deutschen Hauptstadtregion Berlin-Brandenburg / eGovernment in the German Berlin-Brandenburg capital region
3.1 Interaktive Funkstreifenwagen für Brandenburgs Polizei
4. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
4.1 D115 begrüßt Bremen als 7. Bundesland im Kreis der Teilnehmer; Angebot in NRW wird erweitert
4.2 IT-Planungsrat macht IT-Sicherheit zu einem Schwerpunktthema
4.3 Single public number ‘115’ among the winners of the ‘365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas’
4.4 Bundesrat winkt De-Mail-Gesetz durch
4.5 Elektronische Gesundheitskarte kann in Sachsen starten
5. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
5.1 Greece: Fourth phase of Labs.OpenGov focused on improving public eServices
5.2 Italien: Südtirol: Bürgerkarte: Es geht los – Lesegeräte werden ausgegeben
5.3 Bulgaria to collaborate with South Korea and Portugal in e-government project
5.4 Netherlands: DigiD Authorise system improves digital identity privacy
5.5 Austria: eMedikation to be launched in April 2011 in three pilot regions
5.6 French boost European telemedicine
6. eGovernment weltweit / eGovernment world wide
6.1 Tanzanians challenged to be ready for e-services soon
6.2 South Korean City opens Mobile App Centre
6.3 Australia: Governance paper sets course for the future
6.4 US: New Jersey: Lincoln Park looking to finalize shared services for the Health Department
6.5 Philippine Trade dept sets rules for digital signature registration
6.6 India: Single portal to streamline procurement on cards
7. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen des laufenden Monats / Selected events in the current month
7.1 14.04., Brandenburg, Deutschland: 9. Zukunftstag 2011 für Mädchen und Jungen
7.2 14.04., Deutschland: 11. Girls'Day - Mädchen-Zukunftstag 2011
7.3 14.-15.04., Brandenburg an der Havel, Deutschland: MedPro 2011: Medizinische Prozessmodellierung
7.4 16.-17.04., İzmir, Turkey: International Conference on eBusiness and eGovernment
7.5 19.-21.04., Yaounde, Cameroon: 5th Annual e-Gov Africa Forum 2011
Weitere Termine
8. Ihre Beiträge in unserem eGovernment-Infobrief / Your articles in our eGovernment Infoletter
9. Ihre Werbung auf unserer Website oder im eGovernment-Infobrief / Paid announcements on our Website or in our eGovernment Infoletter
10. Impressum / Imprint
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1. Nachrichten us dem Institut IfG.CC / News from the IfG.CC
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1.1 Ausgewählte Aktivitäten / Selected IfG.CC activities
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A.1 Deutschland-Online-Vorhaben „Kfz-Wesen“: Wissenschaftliche Begleitung der Umsetzung - Evaluierung der Pilotvorhaben
Das IfG.CC ist mit der Evaluierung des Projektes Kfz-Deutschland Online beauftragt wurden. Hierzu wurde die erste Datenerhebung hessischen Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf durchgeführt und die dortige im Hinblick auf Effizienz, Effektivität und Bürokratieabbau untersucht. Seit März/April 2010 haben Bürger des Landeskreises Marburg-Biedenkopf die Möglichkeit, ihre Adresse im Fahrzeugschein nach einem Umzug direkt bei der Anmeldung im Einwohnermeldeamt ändern zu lassen. Des Weiteren werden technische Änderungen an Fahrzeug direkt bei der zuständigen Technischen Überwachung Hessen (TÜH), einer Landesbehörde, in die Fahrzeugpapiere eingetragen. Bisher mussten die Behörden noch der Abnahme technischer Änderungen anschließend noch die Zulassungsstelle aufsuchen.
Die Evaluierung ist Teil der so genannten Stufe 1 der Gesamtumsetzung des Vorhabens "DOL Kfz-Wesen", bei der in zwölf Regionen in Deutschland ausgewählte Zulassungsprozesse bzw. -teile so neu gestaltet wurden, dass es für die Bürger bereits z.T. schon möglich ist, ein Fahrzeug – ohne die Zulassungsstelle aufzusuchen – an, um- oder abzumelden. Als weitere Lösungen wurden u.a. in den einzelnen Regionen der Einsatz des neuen Personalausweises und eine neue Logistikkette für die Lieferung von Fahrzeugdokumenten und Kennzeichen zum Bürger erprobt. Aus den Ergebnissen der Evaluation sollen Handlungsempfehlungen für eine Weiterentwicklung (der Stufe 2) abgeleitet werden. Die Stufe 2 sieht vor, dass ab 2014 die Kfz-Zulassung vollständig elektronisch abgewickelt werden kann. Die herkömmliche Möglichkeit der Kfz-Zulassung bleibt weiterhin erhalten.
Für alle Fragen zum Projekt steht Heidrun Müller (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC, gern zur Verfügung.
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A.2 EU-Projekt "Egoprise": Modellierung von Prozessketten
Im Rahmen des EU-Projektes "Egoprise" ist das IfG.CC mit der Modellierung von Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung beauftragt worden.
Hauptziel ist es, für ausgewählte Länder des Ostseeraumes Prozesse zwischen Unternehmen und Verwaltung Prozessketten zu identifizieren und zu modellieren, um so Modernisierungspotenziale im Kontext von eGovernment aufzuzeigen. Für die Erarbeitung und Darstellung der Prozessabläufe wird die Government Process Modeling Notation (GPMN®) verwendet, die am IfG.CC entwickelt wurde. Sie besteht aus vordefinierten und wieder verwendbaren Prozessbausteinen, die speziell auf die Belange öffentlicher Verwaltungsprozesse abgestimmt und für eine organisatorische Ersterhebung besonders gut geeignet sind. Die einheitliche Prozessmodellierung in mehreren Ländern mit einer einheitlichen Methodik ermöglicht es dann auch, Prozessabläufe in den jeweiligen Ländern miteinander zu vergleichen, länderübergreifende Optimierungspotenziale zu identifizieren oder in der weiteren Entwicklung ggf. auch Lösungen zu transferieren.
Für alle Fragen zum Projekt steht Friederike Thessel (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC, gern zur Verfügung.
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A.3 EU-Projekt “COMPAT.eGov.de“
Im März diskutierten am IfG.CC eGovernment-Experten des EU-Forschungsprojektes COMPAT.eGov.de (Competency Assessment and Training for the Uptake of eGovernment Services by Public Authorities) in verschiedenen Workshops, welche Fähigkeiten, Fertigkeiten und Wissensanteile (Kompetenzen) in der Verwaltung notwendig sind, um die öffentliche Leistungserbringung neu zu gestalten.
An den Workshops in den Ländern der Projektpartner (Bulgarien, Deutschland, Griechenland und Rumänien) nahmen eGovernment-Experten aus der Verwaltung, Wissenschaft und Beratung teil. Der Praxispartner auf deutscher Seite, das IT-Kompetenzzentrum der Senatsverwaltung für Inneres und Sport Berlin, organisierte den Workshop am 23. März 2011 in Berlin.
In den Workshops diskutierten die Teilnehmer die Ergebnisse der Online-Befragung zu neuen erforderlichen Kompetenzanforderungen. U.a. anhand von use-cases und Anwendungsmöglichkeiten von Kompetenzmodellen wurden die Befragungsergebnisse validiert und vertieft.
Die Erhebungsergebnisse bilden die Grundlage zur Entwicklung eines umfassenden Kompetenzmodells für eGovernment.
Das internationale Projekt steht unter gemeinsamer Leitung des Lehrstuhls von Prof. Dr. Wagner (Beiratsmitglied des IfG.CC) der Universität Potsdam und dem IfG.CC. Die Projektfinanzierung erfolgt durch das Lifelong Learning Programm – Leonardo da Vinci – der Europäischen Union. Ziel des Forschungsprojektes ist es, Veränderungen der Kompetenzanforderungen an die Beschäftigten vor dem Hintergrund von eGovernment zu untersuchen. Ein besonderer Fokus liegt dabei auf den Akteuren, die an der Gestaltung und Umsetzung der neuen Strukturen mitwirken.
Für alle Fragen zum Projekt steht Sirko Schulz (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am IfG.CC, gern zur Verfügung.
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1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publication
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Keine aktuellen Publikationen
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1.3 Veranstaltungen/Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
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V.1 Belgien, Leuven, 09.03.2011: Vortrag „Umsetzung Einheitlicher Behördenrufnummern in EU-Staaten“
Während seines Forschungsaufenthaltes am Public Management Institut an der Universität Leuven hielt Prof. Tino Schuppan am 09.03. einen Vortrag zur Umsetzung Einheitlicher Behördenrufnummern in EU-Staaten. Die Veranstaltung fand im Rahmen eines Forschungskolloquiums am Public-Management-Institut statt. Diskutanten waren u.a. die Leuvener E-Government-Forschungsgruppe sowie Prof. Christopher Pollitt und Prof. Geert Boukaert, die zu den renommiertesten Public Management-Forschern in Europa gehören. Insbesondere wurde diskutiert, wie E-Government stärker in die Public-Management-Forschung integriert werden kann und welche relevanten Forschungsfelder sich hieraus ableiten lassen.
Am Leuvener Institut arbeiten mehr als 40 Wissenschaftler im Bereich Public Management/E-Government. In Deutschland gibt es keine vergleichbare Konzentration von Forschungskapazität und Wissen.
Ziel des Forschungsaufenthaltes ist es u.a., einen Austausch in Forschung und Lehre zwischen dem IfG.CC und dem Public-Management-Institut zu etablieren. Insbesondere soll die europäisch vergleichende Forschung vorangebracht werden. Herausragende Entwicklungen in Belgien, die näher untersucht werden sollen, bilden beispielsweise die Crossroad Bank für Unternehmen, der die Datensteuerung von Unternehmensdaten obliegt.
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V.2 Potsdam, 15.03.2011: Vortrag "Open Government und Bürgerbeteiligung"
In einem Workshop der Potsdamer Stadtverwaltung zur Verbesserung der Bürgerbeteiligung hat Heidrun Müller, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC, einen Vortrag zu Open Government und Bürgerbeteiligung gehalten. Teilnehmer waren u.a. der Potsdamer Oberbürgermeister, Jann Jacobs, der Leiter seines Büros, der Pressesprecher und die Leiterin der Öffentlichkeitsarbeit der Potsdamer Stadtverwaltung. Im Workshop wurden Ziele und Instrumente (Stadteilkonferenzen, Web 2.0, Online-Mediation etc.) diskutiert, mit denen Bürgerbeteiligung in der Stadt Potsdam verbessert werden kann. Dabei ging es um Stadteilkonferenzen.
Aufgabe des IfG.CC war, die aktuellen Diskussionen zu e-Partizipation und Open Government in die bisherige Entwicklung der Bürgerbeteiligung einzuordnen und Hinweise für die Umsetzung von e-Partizipations-Instrumenten in kommunalen Verwaltungen abzuleiten. Vorgestellt wurden dazu u.a. die Hamburger Projekte zur Beteiligungsplattform. Die bisherigen Erfahrungen zeigen insgesamt, dass sich auch im "Zeitalter von Web 2.0" die Bürger nur beteiligen, wenn sie sich mit den Themen identifizieren. Zudem erfordern Social Media-Anwendungen einen Kulturwandel in der öffentlichen Verwaltung, da sie u.a. die Art der Kommunikation verändern.
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1.4 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen / Conferences supported by the IfG.CC
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K.1 Dublin, Irland, 11.-13.04.2011: 15th IRSPM Conference 2011
Seit vier Jahren unterstützt das IfG.CC das eGovernment Panel der IRSPM in Dublin, Irland.
Vom 13. bis zum 15.04.2011 findet in Dublin/Irland das 15. Forschungssymposium der "International Research Society for Public Management" (IRSPM) zum Thema "Value, Innovation and Partnership" statt. Wie bereits in den vergangenen Jahren wird Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan zusammen mit Prof. Miriam Lips (Professor für eGovernment, Victoria University of Wellington, Neuseeland) den Panel Track zu eGovernment leiten, das in diesem Jahr unter der Überschrift "E-Government, Public Sector Reform and Innovation" steht.
Panel-Beiträge konnten u.a. zu folgenden Themenbereichen eingereicht werden: Strategies for ICT-enabled public sector reform; Managing institutional change related to e-Government initiatives; Joined-Up Government and network management. Detaillierte Informationen zum Panel finden Sie hier: http://irspm2011.com/dev/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Panel-4.pdf.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://irspm2011.com
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K.2 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 25.-27.05.2011: eLearning Africa 2011 Conference
The IfG.CC supports the eLearning Africa 2011 Conference which will take place from May 25th - 27th 2011 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Over 40 per cent of Africa’s population is younger than 24 years old. 198 million Africans, 20 per cent of the continent’s population, are aged between 15 and 24 – the largest percentage of young people anywhere in the world. Children (under the age of 15) account for another 20 per cent. eLearning Africa 2011 will focus on this group and its huge potential.
The annual eLearning Africa conference is the key networking venue for practitioners and professionals from Africa and all over the world. eLA is the largest gathering of eLearning and ICT supported education and training professionals in Africa, enabling participants to develop multinational and cross-industry contacts and partnerships, as well as to enhance their knowledge, expertise and abilities.
An exhibition and demonstration area accompanies the programme, where leading international eLearning manufacturers, suppliers and service providers present their latest products and services.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.elearning-africa.com/
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K.3 Yasmine Hammamet, Tunesia, 09.-11.06.2011: Worldwide Symposium on E-Government
The IfG.CC supports the Worldwide Symposium on E-Government in Yasmine Hammamet, Tunesia.
The rationale behind this Symposium is the follow up on the 2005 Tunis WSIS agenda and road map. One of the Symposium's main objectives is to deal with the essential and indispensable role played by governments aiming at further developing electronic exchange between the administration, the private sector and civil society, with the framework of common professional goals. At this stage, the action of governments consists not only in setting up the legal framework and the adequate technical environment but also in being very attentive to the needs expressed by the various economic agents insofar as electronic administration is concerned.
Based on a practice of economic intelligence and e-government practices and observations, the aim is to achieve e-Government by developing peer collaborations and solidarities at the international level. For a number of years, an e-customs service with a universal vocation (Asycuda) has been designed and set up in many countries, however this initiative has remained an isolated one. Other initiatives could stem from the Symposium. They would provide an important help to countries whose size and budget cannot allow to cover all of the e-government development axes evolving with the pace of technological progress while maintain clear goals and objectives dictated by good government practices.
For this reason, the Symposium will envisage, following its works the conditions of its periodical holding on the different continents of the globe, as well as those propitious for the development of an authentic peer based e-collaboration , thus breaking away with the isolation of highly qualified cadres, whose services cannot easily because of budgetary reasons- reach a critical mass..
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http://www.e-govsymposium.tn
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1.5 In eigener Sache / On one's own account
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E.1 10 Jahre IFG.CC - 10 Jahre eGoverment-Forschung aus Deutschland / 10 years IfG.CC – 10 years eGovernment research from Germany
Vor mehr als 10 Jahren entstand an der WiSo-Fakultät der Universität Potsdam die Idee zur Gründung eines Instituts für eGovernment. Konkreter Anlass dafür war das vom Land Brandenburg geförderte Forschungsprojekt "Electronic Local Government" (eLoGo), das seinerzeit eines der größten eGovernment-Forschungsprojekte in Deutschland war. Im Rahmen des Projektes sollten neue Formen der Leistungserbringung im ländlichen Raum entwickelt und erprobt werden.
Parallel dazu war der Aufbau eines Wissenschafts- und Fachnetzwerkes für eGovernment vorgesehen. Das nahmen die damals Projektbeteiligten – unter anderem Professoren und Mitarbeiter der Universität Potsdam – zum Anlass nahmen, um ein Institut zu gründen, was die Geburtsstunde des "Institute for eGovernment" (IfG.CC) war. Es wurde als „Competence Center“ mit dem Ziel gegründet, an einer Stelle konzentriert neues eGovernment-Expertenwissen zu entwickeln, zu bündeln und weiterzugeben. Dabei stand das IfG.CC von Anfang an der Universität Potsdam für die Lehre und Forschung als Partner im Bereich eGovernment zur Seite.
Seit seinem Bestehen hat das IfG.CC mehr als 50 nationale und internationale Projekte ausgeführt, zahlreiche wissenschaftliche Veröffentlichungen und Studien für die Praxis erstellt sowie konkret die Verwaltung bei der Umsetzung unterstützt. Themen waren beispielsweise Prozessketten, E-Government in Afrika, Mobile Bürgerdienste, Prozessmodellierung, Shared Service Center, Einheitliche Behördenrufnummern, Fusion öffentlicher IT-Dienstleister, Kompetenzen für E-Government, EU-Dienstleistungsrichtlinie um nur einige Beispiele zu nennen.
Innerhalb von 10 Jahren hat sich das IfG.CC mit seiner interdisziplinären Ausrichtung, wobei der Schwerpunkt in der Kombination von Verwaltungswissenschaften und Informatik liegt, ein Alleinstellungsmerkmal nicht nur in Deutschland erarbeitet.
Ohne ausgeprägte wissenschaftliche Neugier, konsequentes Gestaltungsdenken, hohes fachliches Interesse an eGovernment und Verwaltungsmodernisierung und auch Leidenschaft für die Modernisierung der Verwaltung aller Beteiligten wäre der heutige Entwicklungsstand des Instituts nicht zu erreichen gewesen.
Wir bedanken uns bei unseren Auftraggebern, unseren Mitarbeitern, Unterstützern und uns Wohlgesonnenen, die alle dazu beigetragen haben, dass wir in diesem Jahre dieses Jubiläum begehen dürfen.
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E.2 Das IfG.CC bietet attraktive Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen / The IfG.CC offers attractive opportunities for students and graduates
Das Institute for eGovernment (IfG.CC) mit Sitz im Stadtzentrum der Brandenburger Landeshauptstadt Potsdam bietet interessante Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen der Verwaltungs-, Politik- und Sozialwissenschaft, der Betriebswirtschaft und der (Wirtschafts-) Informatik in internationalen Projekten. Wir setzen uns mit Fragen der künftigen Anwendung von IKT in den Bereichen Government, Telemedizin, Katastrophenschutz, Bildung und Entwicklungspolitik auseinander. Auch Themen wie Schutz kritischer Infrastrukturen oder neue prozessorientierte Organisationsgestaltung gehören zu unseren Forschungsthemen. Bitte senden Sie Ihre vollständigen Unterlagen per eMail an: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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http://www.research.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=78&lang=de
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2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats/Key Issue of the Month:
eGovernment in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten / eGovernment in the United Arab Emirates
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Die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate (VAE), in denen ca. 4,7 Millionen Menschen leben, ist eine Föderation von sieben autonomen Emiraten, darunter Abu Dhabi und Dubai.
Im Wirtschaftssektor des Landes ist das Internet ein zentrales Medium für Handelsbeziehungen. Das förderte das staatliche Interesse an einem schnellen Ausbau der erforderlichen technischen Infrastrukturen. Die Eröffnung von „Dubai Internet City“ im Herbst 1999 steht für die erfolgreiche Umsetzung von eCommerce in der Region. Die Idee von „Dubai Internet City“ ist, dass sich möglichst viele innovative Unternehmen an einem Ort ansiedeln, die sich mit dem Internet sowohl technologisch als auch kommerziell als Handelsplattform befassen. Im Fokus hatten die Initiatoren den gesamten südasiatischen und afrikanischen Raum.
Ähnlich konsequent wurde in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten die Einführung und Entwicklung von eGovernment vorangetrieben, vor allem in Abu Dhabi und Dubai. Bereits im Jahr 2003 wurde der elektronische Personalausweis mit biometrischen Merkmalen – unterstützt vom französischen Biometrik-Spezialist SAGEM – in den VAE eingeführt. Im Jahr 2007 realisierte Abu Dhabi, das größte Emirat der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, eine umfassende eGovernment-Plattform. Unterstützt wurde es dabei u.a. von eGovernment-Spezialisten aus Deutschland. Über das eGovernment-Portal werden allen Bürgern, Einwohnern und Unternehmen sowie der Verwaltung des Emirats gegenwärtig 115 E-Services zur Verfügung gestellt werden, u.a. aus den Bereichen Bauen, Straßeninfrastruktur, Gesundheitswesen und Geodaten.
Wie in keinem anderen Land der Region (mit Ausnahme von Israel) kann der Bürger in großem Umfang elektronische Dienstleistungen nutzen. Im e-Government Survey des United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) 2008 rangierten die VAE auf Rang 32 von 192 untersuchten Ländern; im Vergleich zur Erhebung im Jahr 2005 war dies eine Verbesserung um zehn Plätze. Die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate haben eine der höchsten Internet-Nutzungsraten im Nahen Osten, wobei die Angaben über Penetrationsraten zwischen 50 und 75 Prozent schwanken. Die UN-Behörde hebt im Survey vor allem das Ministerium für Arbeit der VAE als herausragendes Beispiel für einen One-Stop-Shop hervor. Dort können Anträge elektronisch ausgefüllt, eingereicht und Zahlungen mit Kreditkarte geleistet werden.
Der Stellenwert von eGovernment wird u.a. auch dadurch deutlich, dass in Dubai, als eines der weltweit wenigen Länder, ein unabhängiges eGovernment-Department gegründet wurde, das in über 30 staatlichen Einrichtungen eGovernment-Initiativen steuert und koordiniert.
In dieser Ausgabe des Infobriefs möchten wir Ihnen aktuelle eGovernment-Themen und-Projekte in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten vorstellen. Darunter u.a. die elektronische Registrierung von ausländischen Handelsvertretungen und ein Projekt für sichere Transaktionen im Internet mittels Personalausweis. Zudem wurde ein mHealth-Projekt in den VAE gestartet. Im Fokus dieses Projektes stehen chronische Krankheiten wie Diabetes: der Patient kann nicht nur seine Blutzuckerwerte an seinen behandelnden Arzt senden; der Arzt kann den Patienten auch elektronisch an die Einnahme der Medikamente erinnern. In einer späteren Phase sollen auch Körper-Scans übertragen werden. Weiterhin haben die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate Leitlinien für Social Media und E-Partizipation entwickelt, um die Kommunikation zwischen Bürger, Unternehmen und Verwaltung via Twitter, Facebook, oder Youtube zu erhöhen.
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2.1 Dubai’s Government Getting Its e-groove On
The Dubai government was definitely thinking, “Lets make this easier” when they created eGovernment ePay, an electronic payment system that enables payment of public utility fees and fines, using credit cards. As simple as this may seem, this effort will streamline the process. Already, it has generated Dhs 2.5 billion. In general, it’s usually an unpleasant experience taking time to go to a government facility to pay bills or fines and this clearly is a tool that people will regularly use.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33741&Itemid=93
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33985&Itemid=93
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2.2 Dubai eGovernment organizes workshop for government departments on asset management
As part of a series of workshops for key users of its Government Resource Planning (GRP) systems in government departments, Dubai eGovernment successfully concluded a workshop on automated tracking of government owed assets. The GRP system contains comprehensive functions to track the life cycle of an asset, starting from the day it is purchased to the day it expires or is sold.
Bin Humaidan added: "We are connecting government departments within a structure governed by a common GRP system that provides a comprehensive network for communication and exchange of information while maintaining the privacy of each department. Most entities are using this system in place of their earlier systems which were working in isolation resulting in lack of coordination among government entities."
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33742&Itemid=93
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2.3 E-registration for commercial agencies starts
The Ministry of Economy has launched the first phase of registering the commercial agencies electronically in line with its strategies and programmes aimed at enhancing services, facilitating processes and enhancing the customer experience by saving time and effort.
UAE Minister of Economy, said: "This initiative is part of the Ministry's efforts to strengthen the business environment of the country, and enhance its competitiveness on a global scale. The electronic registration of the commercial agencies will also enhance the competitiveness of the various sectors, and create a more robust environment for foreign investments by drawing on the efficiencies ensured through the incorporation of modern technology."
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33820&Itemid=93
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2.4 Electronic chip in national ID card lasts five years, Eida says
The Emirates Identity Authority (Eida) has fixed a five-year validity for Emiratis' national ID card because of the five-year life span of the electronic chip in the card, the authority said in a statement.
In a meeting attended by centre and Eida officials, the authority gave an update on the progress achieved in the project and the time-frame for the remaining work. The technical work of the project is expected to be completed by the end of April this year. The strategic objective to activate the electronic ID application project is to facilitate secure online transactions across the UAE through verifying the identity of the user and the beneficiaries of the services, said the Eida statement.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33838&Itemid=93
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2.5 UAE prepares for Government 2.0
With almost half of its population owning Facebook accounts, the UAE government has released a set of policy guidelines for social media usage by its government departments.
The introduction to the document states that social media tools “have eclipsed the static, publish-and-browse Internet and become a new force that could shape the future of governments through reinventing their structures and public services”. It says that the popularity of social media sites has been increasing rapidly, and that the number of subscribers at Facebook alone has exceeded 500 users.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33898&Itemid=93
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33836&Itemid=93
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33897&Itemid=93
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2.6 Healthcare at finger tips
Overshadowed by the glitz of more consumer-friendly applications ‘mobile health’, or mHealth, has quietly been taking the world by storm, as synergies grow between the telecommunications and healthcare industries.
Now, mHealth is all set to make its debut in the United Arab Emirates with an agreement between etisalat and Swedish telecommunications major, Ericsson. In a recently announced Memorandum of Understanding, Etisalat will deploy Ericsson’s Mobile Health platform in the UAE, allowing medical professionals to remotely monitor the health of adult and paediatric patients using mobile technology.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33947&Itemid=93
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2.7 Abu Dhabi Municipality e-services tally grow to 115
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has added two more services to the list of its online services through its portal (www.adm.gov.ae), namely Application for Search Certificate on Land Status, and Application for Property Evaluation Certificate.
Thus, raising the Municipal e-services raise to 115, allowing the public to register and request the services of Town Planning, Infrastructure and Municipal services; making it easier for them to avail themselves of these services wherever and whenever they need it, in an effort to streamline and simplify the procedures and saving time and efforts.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33778&Itemid=128
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3. eGovernment in der deutschen Hauptstadtregion Berlin-Brandenburg / eGovernment in the German Berlin-Brandenburg capital region
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3.1 Interaktive Funkstreifenwagen für Brandenburgs Polizei
Brandenburgs Polizei soll noch in diesem Jahr die ersten interaktiven Funkstreifenwagen erhalten. Der Zentraldienst der Polizei startete die Ausschreibung für 30 Fahrzeuge. Die Fahrzeuge der Transporterklasse sind je zur Hälfte für den Einsatz bei der Autobahnpolizei und im Wach- und Wechseldienst bestimmt. „Mit der Beschaffung dieser Fahrzeuge beginnt für die Polizei unseres Landes ein neues Zeitalter. Durch die schrittweise Einführung interaktiver Funkstreifenwagen wird auch die vollständige Vorgangserfassung im Fahrzeug ermöglicht und die Präsenz der Polizei in der Fläche erhöht. Videosysteme und Einsatzmittellokalisierung verbessern außerdem die Eigensicherung der Beamten“, sagte Innenminister Dietmar Woidke in Potsdam.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33747&Itemid=93
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4. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
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4.1 D115 begrüßt Bremen als 7. Bundesland im Kreis der Teilnehmer; Angebot in NRW wird erweitert
Nicht nur in Bremen, sondern auch in Nordrhein-Westfalen wird der Kreis der D115-Modellregionen erweitert. Im Kreis Viersen erhalten Anrufer der einheitlichen Behördenrufnummer 115 ab sofort Auskünfte über das 115-Servicecenter der Stadt Dortmund. Mittlerweile können damit rund 15,3 Millionen Einwohner in den Modellregionen die 115 nutzen.
Zusätzlich schließen sich auch weitere Bundesbehörden dem D115-Verbund an, u. a. das Bundesamt für Justiz, das Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt und das Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle. Rund 75 Bundesbehörden werden sich bis Ende 2011 am 115-Service beteiligen.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33746&Itemid=93
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4.2 IT-Planungsrat macht IT-Sicherheit zu einem Schwerpunktthemat
Der IT-Planungsrat hat erstmals unter Ländervorsitz auf der CeBIT in Hannover getagt. Ein Schwerpunkt der Sitzung war das Thema IT-Sicherheit. Der Vorsitzende des IT-Planungsrats und Amtschef des Innenministeriums Baden-Württemberg, Ministerialdirektor Günther Benz, hält es für erforderlich, die Arbeit des IT-Planungsrats verstärkt auf zentrale politische Themen zu konzentrieren: "Auf dem Gebiet der IT-Sicherheit müssen wir handeln, das zeigen die zahlreichen Angriffe aus dem Internet. Wir haben uns darauf verständigt, gemeinsam Rahmenbedingungen für die IT-Sicherheit von Bund, Ländern und Kommunen zu erarbeiten."
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4.3 Single public number ‘115’ among the winners of the ‘365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas’
The single phone number for contacting government authorities in Germany, 115, is among the winners of the '365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas' competition. An independent jury of experts selected 365 winners from about 2 600 applications; the winners will be introduced to the public from 1 March 2011 during a series of regional events.
The '365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas' is led by the 'Germany Land of Ideas' initiative in cooperation with the German Bank. The competition of ideas and projects are put at the centre of the attention under the patronage of the German President, actively shaping the future of Germany.
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4.4 Bundesrat winkt De-Mail-Gesetz durch
Der Bundesrat hat das lange umkämpfte, vom Bundestag bereits Ende Februar abgesegnete "Gesetz zur Regelung von De-Mail-Diensten" passieren lassen. Ein Änderungsantrag aus Brandenburg fand in der Länderkammer keine Mehrheit. Die Regelungen können so nach der Unterzeichnung des Gesetzes durch den Bundespräsidenten und der Verkündung im Bundesgesetzblatt schon in wenigen Wochen in Kraft treten.
De-Mail-Nutzer sollen künftig rechtsverbindlich mit Behörden und Unternehmen sowie untereinander kommunizieren können. Dabei soll der Komfort der herkömmlichen E-Mail mit dem Sicherheitsniveau des gedruckten Briefes verbunden werden.
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4.5 Elektronische Gesundheitskarte kann in Sachsen starten
Die gesetzlichen Krankenkassen, kassenärztlichen und kassenzahnärztlichen Vereinigungen Sachsens haben sich auf eine Rahmenvereinbarung zur elektronischen Gesundheitskarte (eGK) geeinigt, die allerdings noch unterschrieben werden muss. Danach erhalten die Ärzte und Zahnärzte eine Kostenpauschale von 355 Euro für ein stationäres und 280 Euro für ein mobiles Lesegerät. Zusätzlich gibt es für die Aufwendungen bei der Installation und Anpassung der Praxissoftware einmalig 215 Euro.
Mit der Rahmenvereinbarung versteht sich Sachsen als Vorreiter bei der Einführung der eGK, die im vierten Quartal 2011 von den Krankenkassen ausgegeben werden soll.
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5. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
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5.1 Greece: Fourth phase of Labs.OpenGov focused on improving public eServices
The fourth phase of Labs.OpenGov.gr aims to improve and continue to develop existing electronic public services (eServices). Proposals emphasising health, social insurance and financial transactions can be submitted until 6 March 2011. The current phase involves stakeholders, citizens, senior officials and professionals from the ICT industry.
The Labs.OpenGov.gr is an initiative of the group for the Electronic Governance and New Information Technologies and Communications of the Prime Minister's Office, working within the framework of the open government. This initiative is based on the assumption that in the modern times, innovative ideas are more widespread than ever in society and the market.
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5.2 Italien: Südtirol: Bürgerkarte: Es geht los – Lesegeräte werden ausgegeben
In Südtirol geht die Verteilung der rund 400.000 Gesundheitskarten an die Bevölkerung zu Ende. Dank eines Chips wird die Karte zur Bürgerkarte Südtirol, dient also als Schlüssel für den Zugang zu den Online-Diensten der öffentlichen Hand. Damit sie als solcher funktionieren kann, muss sie allerdings aktiviert werden.
Die Online-Dienste, die dank der Karte in Anspruch genommen werden können, werden in den nächsten Wochen Schritt für Schritt freigeschaltet. Die ersten Dienste (Gemeinde-Immobiliensteuer, Müllentsorgungsgebühr, Abwassergebühr, Trinkwassergebühr, Besetzung von öffentlichen Grund, Erlaubnis zur Führung von gastgewerblichen Betrieben, ordentliche und außerordentliche Beiträge für Vereine) sind solche, für die bereits E-Government-Erfahrung gesammelt worden ist.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33823&Itemid=93
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5.3 Bulgaria to collaborate with South Korea and Portugal in e-government project
Bulgaria will share best practices with South Korea and Portugal to develop the country's electronic government project.
Bulgaria will collaborate with South Korea through the Centre for information technology co-operation, the Transport Ministry said. Bulgaria's co-operation with Portugal was agreed during Dyankov's visit to the southwestern European country, where he was briefed on the Simplex programme, intended to reduce administrative burdens and simplify administrative procedures for citizens.
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5.4 Netherlands: DigiD Authorise system improves digital identity privacy
The Dutch Government has introduced a new system, DigiD Authorise (DigiD Machtigen, in Dutch), which will enable tighter privacy in the use of citizens' Digital Identity (DigiD), it was announced on 28 February 2011. The Tax Administration (Belastingdienst, in Dutch) has been the first user of the system.
The Dutch are able to access an increasing number of online services offered by Dutch government agencies by using their DigiD. However, DigiD is as personal as the PIN of a debit card, and so it is important not to share it with others.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33931&Itemid=93
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5.5 Austria: eMedikation to be launched in April 2011 in three pilot regions
'eMedikation', i.e. electronic prescriptions as the first large-area of Austria's Electronic Health Record ('ELGA' - Elektronische Gesundheitsakte, in German) project, will start on 1 April 2011 in three pilot regions.
Documents and medical findings such as laboratory and radiological results, discharge letters, and medication data should be saved, if they are required for the treatment and care of patients. The data must be updated and relevant, so they will be deleted after a certain period of time (six months or three years), with possibilities of extension. Furthermore, patients' wills and powers of attorney can be stored.
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5.6 French boost European telemedicine
French doctors will be entitled to bill the government for some medical services provided over the phone at the same rate that they invoice for services provided in their offices or hospitals, under new French legislation aimed at promoting the use of telemedicine and redressing regional inequities in the availability of medical services.
“This mode of exercise [telemedicine] is a response to the medical demography inequalities: where health care resources may be more rare, mainly in isolated areas (islands, rural areas, mountain areas, suburbs, prisons),” a spokesperson from France’s Direction générale de l’offre de soins (DGOS), writes in an email, while insisting on anonymity.
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6. eGovernment weltweit / eGovernment world wide
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6.1 Tanzanians challenged to be ready for e-services soon
Tanzanians should be ready to utilise the National Broadband Backbone network to improve their lives and change the way they do business, the minister for Communications, Science and Technology Prof Makame Mbarawa Mnyaa, said here.
Inspecting the progress of the construction of phase II of the National Information Communications Technology Broadband Backbone infrastructure (NICTBB) in Lind and Mtwara, Prof Mbarawa said that fast, efficient and cheap data traffic through the broadband will facilitate the delivery of diverse services, such as e-education, telemedicine, e-agriculture, e-commerce, and e-governance to the remotest areas in the country.
“This will be quite a revolution because it was hitherto impossible to deliver such ultra-modern services to rural Tanzania. The shortage of, say, teachers will now be the thing of the past since a single teacher would be able to teach more than one school at the same time through the Internet,” he told reporters.
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6.2 South Korean City opens Mobile App Centre
The Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea’s second largest metropolis with about 3.6 million residents now has a mobile application development centre as part of the government’s drive towards becoming a smart city.
The City Government has launched an innovation centre called Busan Mobile Application Development Centre (BMAC) to operate as an application store for developers to create, test and host city services.
The BMAC, which is built in association with Cisco and Korea Telecom marks the first phase of the city’s deployment of Smart+Connected Community (S+CC) services.
“Busan is an advanced city and among the first to adopt the ubiquitous city (u-City) concept in Korea. Because of its ICT infrastructure, Busan has decided to move faster toward becoming a green u-City,” said Hur Nam Sik, mayor of Busan, in a statement.
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6.3 Australia: Governance paper sets course for the future
The Institute of Public Administration Australia has produced a new policy paper addressing some of the fundamental questions about issues and challenges facing governments around Australia and proposing a number of principles and recommendations to guide their responses.
Prepared by the IPAA's Submissions Standing Committee under the leadership of Martin Stewart-Weeks, the paper "The Future Course of Modern Government" recognises the need for some fundamental rethinking but not at the expense of replacing existing systems and proven practices.
According to the paper, some of these systems and practices would disappear over time, but there were certain underlying issues of public administration that were perennial challenges which any new public governance and management frameworks had to accommodate.
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6.4 US: New Jersey: Lincoln Park looking to finalize shared services for the Health Department
The municipality is looking at its options to expand upon its shared-service agreements, and it is coming closer to an option to take care of its Health Department needs for the near future while saving the borough money.
The borough administration briefly mentioned at a work meeting in March that Lincoln Park has been considering several shared service options due to Health Officer Pat Pignatelli's announcement that he would be retiring.
Although nothing has been etched in stone, Borough Administrator Sean Canning mentioned to the Borough Council that there is a possibility of sharing health services with neighboring Montville, which has expressed interest in working with the borough.
If the agreement were finalized, the borough could potentially save up to $63,000 a year starting in 2012, Canning said.
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6.5 Philippine Trade dept sets rules for digital signature registration
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has presented rules for the registration of digital signatures allowing officials to verify their identity online in e-government transactions.
Applicants should submit registration authority documents such as birth certificate printed on security paper, a taxpayer identification number, one unified multi-purpose identification compliant card before the digital signature can be issued, stated the department administrative order 11-01.
The rules will guide the implementation of Executive Order (EO) 810 series of 2009 which aims to provide government transactions online in a secure manner and empowers all agencies providing e-government services to process requests for such digital signatures.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33924&Itemid=128
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6.6 India: Single portal to streamline procurement on cards
In the coming days, all government procurements would be streamlined and every vital information related to such procurements may be posted on a ‘single procurement portal’.
Also, aggrieved parties may get to file a complaint and ask for a review if procedures are breached.
A committee formed for looking into issues involving public procurement policy, standards and procedures, is likely to propose that a single procurement portal should be developed on the lines of e-governance programme MCA 21, and all the procurement-related details should be posted on the portal for all the suppliers to see.
On the policy front, the committee thinks that while there should be legislation based on the world’s best practices of procurement, the government should issue ‘a public statement of intention’ in respect of such procurements, sources said.
“We are discussing if there should be something called a “procurement portal, a single procurement platform, so that if the supplier wants to see who has won the bid, on what grounds etc, he should be able to. This will maximise the competition,” the sources said.
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7. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen im laufenden Monat / Selected events in the current month
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7.1 14.04., Brandenburg, Deutschland: 9. Zukunftstag 2011 für Mädchen und Jungen
Am 14. April 2011 findet zum neunten Mal der „Zukunftstag für Mädchen und Jungen im Land Brandenburg“ statt. Unter dem Motto „einBlick in Deine Zukunft“ wird er im Rahmen des bundesweiten Girls’ Day unter Federführung des Arbeitsministeriums durchgeführt.
Dieser Aktionstag dient der Förderung der Chancengleichheit zwischen Mädchen und Jungen in Ausbildung und Beruf. Jugendliche der Jahrgangsstufen 6 bis 9 sollen lokale Ausbildungsmöglichkeiten, zukunftsfähige Berufsfelder und die praktische Arbeitswelt erkunden.
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7.2 14.04., Deutschland: 11. Girls'Day - Mädchen-Zukunftstag 2011
An diesem Tag erleben Schülerinnen ab Klasse 5 die Arbeitswelt in Technik, Handwerk, Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften oder lernen weibliche Vorbilder in Führungspositionen in Wirtschaft und Politik kennen. In mittlerweile zehn Jahren Girls’Day – Mädchen- Zukunftstag haben mehr als eine Million Mädchen zukunftsorientierte Berufe erkunden können, in denen Frauen bisher noch unterrepräsentiert sind.
In diesem Jahr findet der Girls’Day zum elften Mal statt. Durch die spezifische Ansprache von Mädchen unterstützt er positive Trends in der Berufswahl von jungen Frauen. Auch Unternehmen und Organisationen profitieren, dies zeigt eine Befragung von mehr als 5.500 Organisationen, die sich am Girls’Day beteiligt haben: Je öfter ein Unternehmen am Girls’Day teilnimmt, desto größer ist das Engagement, Frauen für technische Berufe anzusprechen.
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7.3 14.-15.04., Brandenburg an der Havel, Deutschland: MedPro 2011: Medizinische Prozessmodellierung
Im Gesundheitswesen folgt eine Reform der nächsten. Im Kern ging und geht es dabei fast immer darum, die Ausgaben für medizinische Versorgung zu reduzieren. Dem Spargedanken darf aber nicht die Qualität zum Opfer fallen. Für die Krankenhäuser und andere medizinische Einrichtungen, auf der einen Seite als Unternehmen betrachtet, auf anderen Seite durch eine Reihe von gesetzlichen Rahmenbedingungen reglementiert, ergibt sich das nicht leicht zu erreichende Ziel, die Effektivität zu steigern und die Qualität zu sichern.
Prozessmodellierung hat eine weitreichende Vergangenheit und Erfolge in der Gestaltung von Unternehmensprozessen aufzuweisen. Die Prozessmodellierung in der Medizin blieb dabei allerdings vor allem dem administrativen Sektor vorbehalten. Medizinische Prozesse wie auch ihre Verknüpfung in den administrativen Bereich, wurden bislang kaum betrachtet.
Die Tagung MedPro 2011 will sich thematisch genau dieser Verbindung widmen und medizinische Prozessmodellierung als Bindeglied zwischen medizinischer Arbeit und administrativen Prozessen etablieren.
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7.4 16.-17.04., İzmir, Turkey: International Conference on eBusiness and eGovernment
International Conference on eBusiness and eGovernment - ICEBEG
The ICEBEG conference provides a sphere for scholars and practitioners on all aspects of applying Internet and related technologies in private and public sector organisations.
The aim of the conference is to bring together an interdisciplinary audience of ICT, information systems, knowledge management, eBusiness, eCommerce, eGovernment, eGovernance professionals and researchers to address some of the issues and challenges facing the public and private sector today. ICEBEG fosters and promotes the discovery and dissemination of high quality research in the fields noted above.
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http://www.icegeg.com/index.html
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7.5 19.-21.04., Yaounde, Cameroon: 5th Annual e-Gov Africa Forum 2011
Effective Public Service Delivery through ICTs
At a time when ICTs are defining the way the world lives and conducts business, it is important for governments to evolve themselves to meet the demands of changing trends in order to deliver effective services and to improve their citizenry. This also requires the formation of Public Private Peoples Partnerships to be geared towards achieving developmental goals through the application of ICTs to governance (e-governance/e-government), electoral processes (e-democracy), food and nutrition (e-agriculture), health delivery (e-health/telemedicine), learning and capacity development (e-education) and trade (e-commerce), among others.
The CTO has been organising the e-Gov forum with the objective of disseminating knowledge and creating peer networks to promote e-Governance in Africa and Asia by bringing together stakeholders with global knowledge leaders, showcasing ICT applications and raising awareness of the potentials of e-Governance.
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http://www.events.cto.int/eGovAfrica2011
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