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WedJun262024
NG: Turning Lagos into a smart city economy
Recently, the Lagos State Government berthed a Transport Policy to better coordinate its inter-modal transportation initiatives which are aimed at promoting organised public transportation, Adeyinka Aderibigbe writes
The Sanwo-Olu administration deepened the first pillar of its THEMES+ Agenda, with the unveiling of the Lagos State Transport Policy (LTP).
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WedJun262024
US: Florida: City of Santa Maria expands free Wi-Fi access
The city of Santa Maria is expanding its free Wi-Fi access as part of a new initiative.
As part of its Smart City, Safe City initiative, the City of Santa Maria now offers public WiFi internet access at its Grogan Park, 1155 West Rancho Verde. This provides more public internet access in low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods.
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WedJun262024
Turkmenistan to explore possibilities of introducing 5G technology
Turkmenistan will explore the possibilities of introducing 5G technology in the country.
According to an official source, this proposal by Mammetkhan Chakiyev, Director of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers, was approved by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the next online meeting of the government.
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TueJun252024
MY: MOU on housing, urban planning, smart cities to be inked with China, says Nga
Malaysia and China will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in the fields of housing, urban planning, and smart cities, announced Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
In a statement on Tuesday, Nga said the exchange of the MOU between Malaysia's Ministry of Housing and Local Government and China's Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development will be witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Li Qiang, during the Chinese premier's official three-day visit to the country from Tuesday to Thursday.
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TueJun252024
QA: Municipality Ministry completes digitalisation of 110 services
The Ministry of Municipality has completed 110 services out of 400 services which are being developed under its digital transformation project in a bid to provide smart and automated services to the public and beneficiary companies.
“The digital services cover all sectors including agriculture, food security, urban development, general services and community services,” said Director of the Information Systems Department at the Ministry of Municipality Hamda Abdel Aziz Al Maadeed.
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TueJun252024
IN: Punjab: 5 months on, Mohali’s touted CCTV project a non-starter
After failing five times, the Punjab Police Housing Corporation had allotted the tender to Technosys Integrated Solutions Pvt Ltd; but with the installation work yet to even kick off, it won’t be completed before year-end
The long-awaited project for installation of CCTV cameras to curb the rising road accidents in Mohali has yet to see the light of the day even five months after the Punjab Police Housing Corporation (PPHC) finally allotted the tender after five failed attempts.
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TueJun252024
Whatever Happened to ‘Smart Cities’?
They didn’t go away — it’s just more about the buildings in the cities now
In May 2020, the smart city concept appeared to have been dead and buried when Sidewalk Labs ended its collaboration with the City of Toronto to create Quayside, a data-infused, sustainability-focused experiment in urban living.
Killed by a combination of Sidewalk Labs’ opaque vision for the techno-neighborhood, conflicts about public funding of the built world over enhancing the natural environment, privacy concerns, and the 2-month-old COVID-19 pandemic, Quayside’s death seemed to herald the demise of the smart city. In December 2021, Alphabet folded Sidewalk Labs, its urban innovation arm, into Google.
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MonJun242024
The Role of Construction in Urban Development: Building 15 Minute Smart Cities
As cities continue to grow and become more complex, the need for efficient and sustainable urban development becomes increasingly important.
One concept that has gained traction in recent years is the idea of building 15-minute smart cities.
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MonJun242024
Advancing security in smart cities with facial recognition technology
Being the catalysts of growth, smart cities are founded on a technology-powered infrastructure. Digitisation in global economies has led the way to a transformative shift to smart security, universal convenience, and accelerated advancements.
By 2026, smart cities will be expected to generate an economic benefit of USD 20 trillion globally.
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SunJun232024
Greece is turning an abandoned airport into an $8 billion smart city. Take a look at Ellinikon.
- Greece is building what's billed as Europe's largest and greenest smart city close to Athens.
- Ellinikon's developers say they're trying to construct a "zip-code paradise."
- At the center of the project is the Riviera Tower, set to become Greece's first skyscraper.
Greece is building Europe's largest and greenest smart city in an $8 billion project that's been more than a decade in the making.
Located on the site of a former Athens airport, Ellinikon is set to feature Greece's first skyscraper, a high-end mall, and a sports park.
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SunJun232024
Govt committed to transforming Pakistan into digital economy: Shaza
Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that the government is committed for digitalization and transforming Pakistan into Digital economy.
She was talking to Global System for Mobile Communications Association's Head of Asia Pacific Julian Gorman who called on her in Islamabad.
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SunJun232024
QA: Katara Tech Forum discusses role of AI in digital transformation of smart cities
The 19th edition of the Katara Tech Forum, organized by the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), focused on the theme “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Driving Digital Transformation of Smart Cities.” The forum covered several topics related to the importance of information technology in enhancing efficiency, fostering innovation, and addressing associated challenges.
Owner of Southtech Technology Solutions and Southtech Security Systems, Maryam Mohammed Majarrah emphasized the importance of comprehensively understanding artificial intelligence (AI) and its benefits in her presentation. She highlighted AI’s role in the digital transformation strategy for smart cities.
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SunJun232024
IN: Andhra Pradesh: Kurnool will be transformed into Smart City says Bharat
Minister for Industries, Commerce and Food Processing TG Bharat said that he will transform Kurnool town into a smart city.
He also said that measures will be taken for industrial development in Andhra Pradesh on par with Gujarat.
Addressing a media conference here on Saturday, Bharat said that he has witnessed the problems being faced by the people during the election campaigning. People have submitted their grievances to him during that period.
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SatJun222024
Saudi Arabia begs China to help as it 'runs out of money' for huge new £1tn mega-city
Construction has already begun on Neom, the city being built in the desert but money woes have arisen on the project.
Saudi Arabia is urgently seeking investment from China for its ambitious Neom megacity project, which is at the heart of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 strategy.
The plan aims to diversify the kingdom's economy away from fossil fuels and transform it into a global hub for innovation and technology.
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SatJun222024
Tanzania to become African digital cornerstone - Nape Nnauye
Minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology, Mr Nape Nnauye has reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to becoming a beacon of digital excellence in Africa and beyond.
Addressing the Virtual Worlds Day in Geneva yesterday during the United Nations’ first Virtual Worlds Day event, the Minister highlighted the country’s impressive progress in digital innovation and transformation.
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SatJun222024
Bridging the Digital Divide: How 5G Will Transform Developing Nations
The World Bank's report, "The Path to 5G in the Developing World," outlines the transformative potential of 5G technology in driving economic growth and digital transformation in developing nations. The article discusses the benefits of 5G across various sectors, the associated risks, and the policy measures needed for successful deployment.
As the world races towards digital transformation, the fifth-generation mobile network, known as 5G, is set to revolutionize the way we live and work. The recent report by the World Bank, "The Path to 5G in the Developing World," sheds light on the immense potential of 5G technology to drive economic growth and innovation, especially in developing nations. This next-gen technology promises to deliver unprecedented speeds, ultra-low latency, and the ability to connect a million devices per square kilometer, making it a game-changer in the digital landscape.
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SatJun222024
IN: Smart cities gear up for a transport revolution
Integrating AI-powered traffic management systems, extending metro lines, and converting obsolete buildings into Electric Vehicle charging stations can support the transition
What makes a city ‘smart’? The answer lies in innovative planning and designs, robust infrastructure and forward-thinking policies.
The rapid pace of urbanisation and its consequent challenges have catalysed a deep transformation within the sphere of urban transport. An important aspect of shaping smart cities for the transport revolution is the strategic development of infrastructure. For example in a city like Mumbai, the expansion of the metro network is a key initiative aimed at addressing traffic congestion and pollution of the city. By extending metro lines to underserved areas and improving connectivity, the city reduces dependence on personal vehicles, promoting a shift towards public transit. This infrastructure is about adding routes and creating a web of connectivity that makes public transport a more viable and attractive option.
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FriJun212024
Saudi Arabia is seeking billions in Chinese investment for Neom. But it comes with a massive risk.
- Saudi Arabia is seeking investment for its Neom megacity project from China.
- In recent years, China has signed various tech deals with Saudi Arabia.
- But the US is warning of consequences if the Saudis draw too close to China.
At a recent exhibition in Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia showcased its futuristic vision for its planned Neom megacity.
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FriJun212024
ZW: 3 smart cities proposal for Hwange District
Plans are underway to establish at least three unique smart cities in Hwange District and work has already started, Engineer Andrew Muchechetere, group executive chairman of AMRE Investments has said.
Addressing delegates at the 10th CEO Africa Roundtable conference yesterday, Eng Muchechetere emphasised the importance of developing a smart city in the district due to the availability of prime land.<
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ThuJun202024
CN: Shanghai: Fengxian's Digital Sea project set to launch initial phase
Shanghai's "International Digital Sea" project, a smart digital city in Fengxian District, will soon launch its initial phase, offering a glimpse of future urban life.
The project is the top priority in Fengxian New City, one of Shanghai's "five new cities." It covers about 1.4 square kilometers and is planned to be completed in seven phases over 10 years. It aims to create three digital cities – above ground, underground, and in the cloud.
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ThuJun202024
KR: South Jeolla: Naju: LG CNS launches AI-driven smart farm platform
LG CNS, an information technology service provider, announced on Thursday that it has established an intelligent platform for advanced automated agricultural production in the southern city of Naju.
The smart farm project, spanning 543,000 square meters of fields, features an AI-driven platform that analyzes soil and meteorological data to optimize fertilizer usage and irrigation schedules, while also predicting pest outbreaks and recommending pesticides.
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ThuJun202024
QA: Municipality Ministry introduces 13 new e-services for agricultural sector
As part of its strategy to further enhance digital transformation, the Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Agricultural Affairs Department, has launched 13 new electronic services for the agricultural sector on its website. The initiative aims at simplifying procedures and saving the time and efforts of applicants.
The new services include importing permits for fruits and vegetables, importing permits for plants and seedlings, importing permits for palm trees and offshoots, and importing permits for natural wood and plant parts.
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ThuJun202024
Boldyn picks Airspan for private-5G smart-city project in Sunderland, UK
Airspan Networks, with $95 million in fresh equity funding, has said it has been selected by Boldyn Networks to supply the private radio network (RAN) infrastructure for the city of Sunderland’s smart-city 5G project in the UK. The US vendor’s AirSpeed 1900 outdoor small cells have been incorporated already into existing street furniture around the city, it said.
The open RAN units are providing “high-performance and high-capacity connectivity” across Sunderland, it said. UK-headquartered Boldyn Networks, which bought private networking specialist Edzcom from Spanish tower company Cellnex in March, amid a string of acquisitions, was appointed to manage networking elements in the Sunderland smart-city project in 2022, when it was still BAI Communications.
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ThuJun202024
ID: OIKN, Honeywell to work together to develop Nusantara as smart city
The Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) and US-based multinational company Honeywell agreed to cooperate in applying the smart city concept in the development of the new capital city (IKN) Nusantara in East Kalimantan.
"This cooperation is expected to expedite the development of Nusantara as a smart city in accordance with the Smart City Blueprint of Nusantara," OIKN Deputy for Green and Digital Transformations Mohammed Ali Berawi noted in OIKN's statement cited in Jakarta on Wednesday.
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WedJun192024
BR: Rio de Janeiro partners with C40 to decarbonise road freight
Initiative in Brazil’s second largest city leverages $10m commitment by the Climate Pledge to accelerate deployment of zero-tailpipe-emission electric trucks.
The Climate Pledge, in collaboration with C40 Cities, has launched the Laneshift initiative for zero-tailpipe-emission freight vehicles in Rio de Janeiro.
In Rio, the road transport sector is the second largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), accounting for 36 per cent of the total. To reduce GHGs, Rio’s local authorities, including the Municipal Department of Transport and the Traffic Engineering Company (CET-Rio), are working in collaboration with C40 Cities and inviting transport logistic companies to focus on reducing emissions in the city’s Low Emission District. This central freight hub in downtown Rio accounts for nearly half of transportation GHG emissions in the city.
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WedJun192024
In: Uttar Pradesh: Varanasi: Smart City Traffic Sys developed by IIT-BHU assistant prof, PhD student granted patent
An innovative system - ‘Spatio-Temporal Traffic Data Reporting for Smart City Services,’ developed by associate professor in the Transportation Engineering Section of the Civil Engineering department of IIT (BHU) Varanasi Ankit Gupta and a PhD student at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea Sumit Mishra was granted a patent recently.
Gupta, who also holds the prestigious Ministry of Roads Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Chair Professor and is active in research and consulting domain of road safety, traffic systems, pavement materials design and construction, said that the Smart City Traffic System is a network of interconnected modules designed to gather, analyse, and disseminate traffic data in real-time and provide accurate, real-time traffic information. What makes this system truly remarkable is its ability to generate insights based on either traffic sensor and crowdsourced data
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WedJun192024
South Korea Plants Flag for Advanced Smart Cities in Central Asia
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT), which is officially accompanying President Yoon Suk-yeol on his state visit to three Central Asian countries – Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan – has agreed to expand existing construction and infrastructure cooperation with resource-rich Turkmenistan to include new areas such as new towns and smart cities. Additionally, they aim to strengthen collaboration in transportation sectors, including aviation and railways.
Given Turkmenistan's abundant natural gas resources, which rank fourth in the world in reserves, it is expected to commission large-scale plant construction projects to expand production. Both countries are also signing various agreements to concretize this cooperation.
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TueJun182024
TW: Experts Discuss Port City Smart Sustainability at 2024 Smart Harbors Forum
Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC)’s Smart Port Vision Pavilion at this year’s 2024 Smart City Summit and Expo exhibition, held from March 21st to 23rd at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, reflected the exhibition’s digital x green transformation theme. The pavilion shared the results of the Taiwan ports’ Trans-SMART 2.0 Plan, introduced the joint TIPC Chunghwa Telecom 5G AIoT-based 24/7 Smart Harbor & Coastal Surveillance System Verification Project, presented new sensor technology for a 5G-integrated logistics network, and demonstrated a 24/7 IoT-based oil pollution surveillance system and an autonomous surface vehicle designed to collect and dispose of waste floating in harbor waters. These innovations would help to raise the effectiveness of port water area management and infuse new vitality into port city sustainability.
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TueJun182024
NG: Ogun to Create Smart Cities
The Ogun State Government has said that it is set to create smart cities through its regeneration schemes across all the urban centres in the state.
Governor Dapo Abiodun, who disclosed this on Thursday during the 2024 World Environment Day (WED), with the theme: "Achieving the Smart City Agenda Through Climate Change Resilience and Urban Afforestation", noted that climate change was a phenomenon which everyone should actively participate in for a safer society.
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TueJun182024
How Today’s GIS Technology Enables the Energy Efficient Smart Cities of Tomorrow
Fueling the future: with a high quality of life, smart cities will be sustainable, safe, economically dynamic and much more efficient, thanks to advanced digital technologies.
Think about many of the greatest cities of antiquity, centers such as Babylon, Constantinople or Carthage. Now, juxtapose them with today’s significant metropolises, centers like New York, Tokyo or New Delhi. What do they all have in common? A single element that dictates the success of virtually every city, even in the modern age — geography of course! There can be little doubt that when it comes to the success of cities, location is king.
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TueJun182024
Kigali Innovation City Project: Government of Rwanda, Rwanda Development Board, Africa50 sign fast-tracking Implementation Agreement
Delivering a transformative tech community to Africa with the goal of delivering new skills and jobs that will impact positively and change lives is the premise on which, Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager announced the signing of an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Government of Rwanda (GoR) for exclusive rights to develop, operate, and commercialise the 61-hectare Kigali Innovation City (KIC).
The new smart city advances Africa50’s strategy to develop and fund first-of-its-kind infrastructure assets that deliver high impact while generating attractive returns. The smart city is expected to stimulate $150 million in ICT exports annually and attract over $300 million in foreign direct investment.
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MonJun172024
KZ: Alatau Smart City to Implement Comprehensive Digitization and Automation
Alatau will be a smart city, where digitization and automation will cover all necessary processes, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev said during his working visit to the city on June 8, reported the ministry’s press service.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has designated Alatau as a flagship project, aiming to build a completely new integrated metropolis that will become a leading international business hub.
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MonJun172024
KR: Siheung City Embarks on Innovative AI Project for Improved Public Welfare Services
Siheung City has embarked on an ambitious endeavor to revolutionize its public welfare services through the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The city government was successfully chosen as the main organization to spearhead the ‘Gyeonggi Province AI Demonstration Support Project’ facilitated by Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Institute of Science & Technology Promotion. This selection has secured the city a grant of 300 million South Korean won from provincial funds.
Commencing this month and spanning across six months until December, Siheung City will engage in a palpable AI demonstration support initiative, aiming to innovate public services and provide solutions for social issues. Central to Siheung City’s strategy is the development of an AI customer service system focused on welfare, addressing constituents’ concerns and inquiries.
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MonJun172024
Saudi Arabia's NEOM project unlikely to match Korean firms' expectations
Korean companies may not be able to enjoy the benefits they have anticipated from Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project, as the Middle Eastern country appears to be scaling down the urban development project amid its prolonged financial difficulties, according to industry officials, Monday.
Major construction firms in Korea initially sought to win large-scale orders for the project to overcome a recent slump in the domestic housing market.
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MonJun172024
IN: Blueprint to reality: Impact on urban development
In the shadow of India’s historic palaces and ancient bazaars, a new kind of monument is rising: The smart city. India's ambitious journey towards urban development, fueled by cutting-edge technology, is transforming age-old city landscapes into digital hubs equipped to handle the 21st century's demands. The surge of technology in urban planning, from Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to smart grids, is not merely an addition but a necessity as urban populations explode and infrastructure demands soar.
India, home to over 1.4 billion people, is urbanising at an unprecedented pace. By 2050, the urban population is expected to nearly double, bringing a slew of challenges from housing shortages to pollution crises. In response, the Indian government initiated the Smart Cities Mission in 2015, aiming to create 100 smart cities that are both sustainable and technologically advanced.
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SunJun162024
Smart Bangladesh
I visited Sylhet and Dhaka recently which gave me the opportunity to observe at close range how the environment in Bangladesh was conducive to bring to reality smart opportunities the 21st century brings to its doorstep.
After all what are smart cities? Urban areas where technology and data collection are used to help improve quality of life and ensure sustainability and efficiency of city operations where information and communication technologies (ICT) and the Internet of Things (IoT) and other smart technologies are used by local governments for transportation, energy conservation and infrastructure. The more a city incorporates these technologies to update its systems and structures the smarter the city becomes!
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SunJun162024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu City to implement intelligent traffic management system from June 10
Jammu City is set to implement the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) from June 10, while Srinagar will follow soon after the completion of ongoing Smart City projects.
The ITMS will enhance traffic management through features like Automatic Number Plate Recognition, Red Light Violation Detection and monitoring for infractions such as riding without a helmet, triple riding, not wearing seat belts, using mobile phones while driving, and wrong parking.
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SunJun162024
PH: Smart institutions, smart leadership
The advent of technology can no longer be undermined, specifically its major impact on various societies. To further elucidate this phenomenon, the Harvard Business School Working Knowledge and the Harvard Business School Executive Education have curated some of the basic output of their study, aptly themed "Leading in the Digital Era." It is very easy to just quote its findings in a Western context, which is constantly bolstered by the First World economy, which I do not intend to do in this column.
But what I hope to convey and provoke in the minds of institutional heads and executives in this column is how to come up with a digital leadership framework based on our very own context as a developing country, and to muster every effort to climb from the bottom to a realistic level of advancement.
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SunJun162024
VN: Hanoi to pilot smart traffic system
The Hanoi Department of Transport's proposal to pilot a smart traffic system in the capital in the last half of the year has been approved, as part of the city's broader effort to gradually develop a smart transport network within its smart city framework.
Under the pilot plan proposed by the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel), a smart traffic management centre will be established at the municipal public transport management and operation centre at No.1 Kim Ma street, Ba Dinh district. Additionally, equipment will be installed at two pilot intersections on Pham Van Bach street in Cau Giay district.
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SatJun152024
VN: First platform complying with personal data protection regulations launched
The Vietnam Data Security Joint Stock Company has unveiled the DataTrust platform, the first platform to comply with personal data protection regulations in the country.
It was launched at the seminar 'Building Policies for Personal Data Protection' organised by the Ministry of Public Security in Hanoi on June 5.
DataTrust is the first digital platform in Vietnam to administer privacy rights in the fields of cybersecurity and safeguarding data.
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SatJun152024
IN: Goa: Panaji: Smart City close to pushing all electric cables underground
The process of converting overhead electrical networks to underground systems is nearing completion in Panaji and Ribandar, the Smart City Mission said.
The project, called Scougen (smart conversion of overhead to underground electrical network) is designed to improve the reliability and efficiency of the power infrastructure, and the electricity department says it will specifically address the frequent power failures and upgrade outdated electrical equipment.
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FriJun142024
MA: Casablanca Smart City 2024 Focuses on Citizen Participation and Sustainable Urban Development
The inaugural day of the Casablanca Smart City 2024 event, organized by Casablanca Events & Animation, featured yesterday engaging discussions and workshops centered around the theme “From Smart Citizen to Smart Metropolis.”
The event, aimed at professionals, provided a platform to showcase, exchange ideas, conduct strategic reflections, and propose concrete operational solutions to address the challenges of rapid metropolization, exacerbated issues such as water stress, energy consumption, scarcity and complexity of land, and the encroachment on agricultural land.
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FriJun142024
IE: Dublin: Do you have what it takes to make the Docklands smarter?
Smart Docklands, a project funded by Dublin City Council and Trinity’s Connect Research Centre, is looking for pilot projects to address local needs using tech.
The Docklands have become somewhat of a microcosm for the rapid progress Dublin has seen since the 1990s, and today it features frequently in posters of the city thanks to iconic landmarks such as the Convention Centre, the Samuel Beckett Bridge and the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Today, it is also the centre for a smart cities initiative that has turned the neighbourhood into a testbed for urban innovation.
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FriJun142024
US: Washington: Proposal to bring digital kiosks to Seattle streets raises debate: Public benefit or landscape clutter?
A proposal to bring 30 interactive digital kiosks to downtown Seattle — in the hopes of enhancing public safety, wayfinding, Wi-Fi access, community engagement and more — spotlighted the potential of the devices while raising a number of questions and concerns during a Thursday meeting of the Seattle Design Commission.
Will the kiosks targeting residents and tourists in the core of the city, and potentially in outer neighborhoods, provide a meaningful benefit to the public? Or will the large screens planted alongside sidewalks and roadways further clutter Seattle’s landscape with bright light and excessive advertising?
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ThuJun132024
Is fiber the key to smart cities?
Distributed fiber optic sensing (DFOS) technology may be the next big innovation for smart city optimization.
The increasing prevalence of interconnected technology has led to the rise of the smart city — a city that collects and uses data to optimize the management of resources, services, and other assets. The more data collected, the more efficient this management becomes. But the demand for data means a demand for data collection tools—sensors—and fiber may be one of the most powerful assets in the toolbox.
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ThuJun132024
Disrupt-X and Watad Group sign MoU to transform Qatar's IoT landscape for smart cities and aviation
This strategic partnership aims to enhance the adoption and integration of IoT solutions across Qatar, with a specific focus on transforming operations in the aviation sector and smart cities, boosting efficiency through innovative technology
Disrupt-X, a leading developer and provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions platform, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Watad Group, a leading provider of technological and service solutions in Qatar. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the adoption and integration of IoT solutions across Qatar, with a specific focus on transforming operations in the aviation sector and smart cities, boosting efficiency through innovative technology.
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ThuJun132024
Smart Communities: Building Equitable Energy Resilience in Our Cities
How do you define a smart city? If you’re an average urban resident, you believe it’s the use of electronics, devices and systems that collect and interpret digital data to improve resource efficiency and quality of life. While most utilities and technology providers would agree, the term “smart city” has evolved, and is born out of the technological advancements a given society has available or is developing at the time. Many resources and technologies intersect to deliver the current smart city experience — all tied together by one feature: data. Whether it be traffic pattern data informing street light timing and public transportation schedules or solar arrays powering local schools, hospitals and businesses, optimizing the quality of life for smart city residents requires secure, accessible data collection.
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WedJun122024
Digital transformation is key to enhancing economic and social growth in Arab World
A seminar titled ‘Smart Cities in the Arab World and Digital Transformation’ was hosted by the Basil Fuleihan Institute of Finance in Beirut
The seminar ‘Smart Cities in the Arab World and Digital Transformation’ shed light on the numerous significant advancements currently witnessed by the Arab World. All of these developments are critical to the advancement of social and economic growth as well as have brought a significant change in the daily lives of citizens.
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WedJun122024
VN: Da Nang, WB to promote cooperation in digital database
The central city of Da Nang and the World Bank (WB) will be boosting cooperation in building digital database management as a crucial way towards full digitalisation and becoming a ‘smart’ city.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Ho Ky Minh asked the WB to support them in the use of digital database solutions for communities and businesses, during a working session.
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WedJun122024
Thailand’s emerging innovative towards smart city development
Envision a metropolis that not only embodies the concept of smartness but also intelligent and innovative sophistication. This city incorporates a flawless fusion of advanced technology, sustainable practices, and an enhanced quality of life. This futuristic paradigm is now the established vision for Thailand’s urban evolution. The nation’s Board of Investment is firmly committed to transforming Thailand into a dynamic nucleus of smart cities, these spaces intend to augment everyday life with progressive technology and eco-friendly solutions.
The smart city Initiative transcends mere vision it is an action-oriented strategic plan in meticulous execution. Stimulated by attractive incentives, an audacious objective has been set to establish 105 smart cities across pivotal urban centres by 2027, positioning Thailand at the vanguard of this urban revolution in Asia.
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WedJun122024
OM: Madayn launches smart mobility project in Knowledge Oasis Muscat
Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM), the tech arm of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), has launched the ‘Smart Mobility’ project.
The project, featuring electric scooter service for the employees working in various companies within KOM, was launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology and Salik Mobility.
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TueJun112024
How Does Technology Impact South Africa’s Cities & Rural Communities?
With urban populations set to explode during the coming years, urban areas are leveraging technology to best serve their inhabitants and transform themselves into smart cities. Progress has been made with the residential development of the Mooikloof Mega City in Gauteng, which was first announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2020 with a total project value of R84 billion. And, recently, Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announced a multidisciplinary team had developed the master plan for the Greater Lanseria smart city project, with the City of Johannesburg processing the necessary approvals for urban planning required for the planned development.
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TueJun112024
IN: Role of Smart Cities in sustainable urban development
The Smart City program in India is a giant leap towards sustainable urban development. By focusing on infrastructure improvements and fostering citizen participation, the program can achieve its full potential.
Sustainability in today’s world is more than just a fleeting phenomenon; it signifies enduring practices that can thrive over time and be embedded in our practices. The notion of smart cities carries immense potential to invigorate, include, and enhance urban life. The initiation of India’s smart city program is commendable as it marks the outset of a journey toward positive transformation and alleviate urban living standards.
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TueJun112024
MY: Johor: ITMAX’s unit appointed to operate smart parking in Iskandar Puteri for 15 years
Smart city integrated system and solutions provider ITMAX System Bhd (KL:ITMAX) has been appointed by the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) as the operator of smart parking in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, for a period of 15 years.
In an exchange filing on Tuesday, ITMAX said its 65%-owned subsidiary Southmax Sdn Bhd has secured a letter of appointment (LOA) to develop, manage and maintain 32,025 on-street parking bays at MBIP, starting June 1 this year until May 31, 2039.
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MonJun102024
AI Implementation in Public Services
Five international success stories demonstrate how AI can improve public sector services for customers
The Government Tomorrow Forum, an international project founded by French government advisory company Gambit, recently surveyed 120 AI experts and conducted 15 interviews to find out the challenges for AI implementation in the public sphere. These five scalable AI use cases were most frequently mentioned by the participants.
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MonJun102024
NG: Kwara Gov Launches SmartCity, llorin Master Plan To Generate Innovation In W’Africa
The Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governor’s Forum, AbdulRasaq AbdulRahman, at the weekend unveiled the llorin SmartCity and City Master Plan.
The carnival-like event came up at the Banquet Hall, opposite Kwara State Government House where the arrival of the Governor, AbdulRasaq AbdulRahman and his wife, Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRasaq heralded the unveiling of the entrepreneurship hub.
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MonJun102024
IN: Maharashtra: Nashik: 250 more CCTV cams to keep eye on Godavari, trash spots
The Nashik Municipal Smart City Development Corporation Ltd (NMSCDCL) has begun the second phase of installation of CCTV cameras recently with 250 cameras.
Around 125 CCTV cameras will be installed at 60 black spots across the city where erring city residents tend to dump garbage. This initiative is part of measures to deter residents from dumping garbage at these black spots.
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SunJun092024
US: Florida: St. Petersburg: Local leaders work to create a smarter city
St. Petersburg is already a smart city – an urban area utilizing new technologies to improve quality of life, enhance infrastructure and support a more responsive municipal government.
Local leaders hope to build upon a burgeoning framework and collaboratively foster a smarter and more connected future. Over 40 business and municipal stakeholders gathered Wednesday at the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub to help them achieve that goal.
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SunJun092024
US: New York: Broome County: Southern Tier officials tap Cornell expertise to envision smart cities
Broome County is enlisting the expertise of Cornell researchers and other specialists to implement advanced “smart city” technology, aiming to potentially enhance flood warnings, provide real-time parking updates and optimize waste management.
Those were some of the ideas discussed at the “What are Smart Cities?” forum hosted by the City of Binghamton’s Office of Economic Development and Cornell Engineering on May 16 in Binghamton. Forum attendees included municipal leaders, industry experts, nonprofit organizations, and academics from Cornell and SUNY Binghamton.
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SatJun082024
NG: Governor AbdulRazaq: Transforming Ilorin with new Master Plan, 20,000-hectare Smart City
Governor AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, last Wednesday marked the fifth anniversary of his administration in grand style as he unveiled the Ilorin Master Plan and the 20,000-hectare Ilorin Smart City project. The governor also commissioned the 4.7km Yebumot-Adeta Roundabout and Adeta-Oloje roads, which he named after two elder statesmen from the capital city — retired Major General Mohammed Abdullahi Adangba and prominent scholar Sheikh Yahya Murtadha Agodi.
As Governor AbdulRasaq was commissioning projects in Ilorin, his deputy, Kayode Alabi was in the northern senatorial district of the state to commission the Jebba waterworks, ending the community’s longstanding thirst for state-owned clean water source.
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SatJun082024
GR: What we know about The Ellinikon, Athens’ upcoming smart city
With a team of international architects including Norman Foster, Kengo Kuma, and Bjarke Ingels, this is how construction is progressing on one of Europe’s most important urban regeneration projects.
Ellinikon is currently one of the largest European urban redevelopment projects underway on the coastal part of Athens. With an estimated budget of 8 billion euros, the ambitious project will bring back to life the obsolete site of the Athens International Airport, which operated from 1938 to 2001, before a new one was inaugurated for the 2004 Summer Olympics.
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FriJun072024
US: Florida: Cameras using AI will make West Palm Beach a 'smart city.' Privacy is a top concern
Above Clematis Street in Downtown West Palm Beach, sensors mounted on black poles are recording and tracking the movement of pedestrians, drivers and pests like raccoons.
Posters with QR codes alongside the sensors direct residents to a website with information about a new project that could improve mobility, traffic efficiency and public safety.
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FriJun072024
Smart Cities and EU Compliance: Data Governance and Sustainability
Among the 10 leading smart cities in the world, as of 2024, seven were in Europe. That’s no coincidence.
The European Union puts a lot of resources into the data infrastructure that supports smart city initiatives, from urban mobility to low emission zones to IoT-backed tourism.
Specifically, the EU is working toward persistent, secure, and equitable ecosystems for the data that powers smart cities. In fact, the European strategy for data defines nine areas in which to pool equally accessible data: the Common European Data Spaces.
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FriJun072024
OM: Muscat Municipality spotlights Smart City initiatives
Muscat Municipality is participating in COMEX 2024 with a strong focus on its ongoing efforts to transform Muscat into a "Smart and Sustainable City," aligning with its comprehensive digital transformation strategy.
Its booth features an extensive range of digital services designed to simplify and streamline transactions for citizens and residents. These services, part of a broader initiative to enhance electronic readiness and leverage modern information technologies, aim to eliminate the need for physical visits to administrative offices, thereby improving the overall quality of life in Muscat.
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ThuJun062024
MY: Perak: Preparing Ipoh to be Smart Regional City by 2030
Ipoh City Council (MBI) wants to see Ipoh become a Smart Regional City by 2030.
Ipoh mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin said the city council had made it its mission to empower city management, encourage inclusivity towards becoming a smart city, with low-carbon emissions and a prosperous society.
Rumaizi said all these were included in its Strategic Planning Plan 2021-2030 that was based on the National Sustainable Development Goals policy.
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ThuJun062024
IN: Haryana: Transforming Faridabad into a Smart City: A Blueprint for Sustainable Growth
Comprehensive urban planning must address issues such as land use, transportation, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and social equity.
Faridabad, a bustling city in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India, has been on a trajectory of rapid urbanization. As it seeks to embrace the future, the concept of a smart city has emerged as a beacon of progress, offering a vision of urban development that is sustainable, technologically advanced, and inclusive. In this article, we explore the potential for Faridabad to transition into a smart city, focusing on the scope of real estate developments, ongoing projects, roadway initiatives, the significance of planning, and the integration of modern architecture.
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ThuJun062024
Smart city technologies expected to become $100 bn industry in 2024: Report
Smart city technologies are expected to become a $100 billion industry in 2024 as more and more cities look for innovative solutions for urban challenges, a new report showed on Wednesday.
According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, the market size of smart city technologies has increased by an impressive 140 per cent over the past five years. Smart cities use the Internet of Things (IoT) and various software, user interfaces, and communication networks to deliver connected, innovative solutions for urban challenges, from public and cybersecurity threats, traffic congestion and energy management to e-governance.
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WedJun052024
Edge Computing is the Foundation for Scaled Smart Cities. How Can the Industry Accelerate Adoption?
As cities globally accelerate their transformation into “smart cities,” the integration of a capable computing ecosystem to complement smart city initiatives has become an important part of smart city success. How critical will edge computing be in that ecosystem, and in the facilitation of today’s and tomorrow’s smart city projects, especially with where smart city development is at today?
The recent IMD Smart City Index for 2024 gives a peak at global smart city progress, with Europe and Asia currently setting the standard for the most advanced smart cities. Cities like Zurich are staying at the forefront, with other cities like Oslo and Singapore not far behind; their projects shine a light on how far along smart cities are, and therefore how far along their computing needs are as well.
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WedJun052024
NG: Abuja biometric smart card program to facilitate smart city digital transformation
The CEO of the Havel Corporate Concept, an affiliate of Nigerian hardware and data protection firm ioSafe Nigeria, says July is the target release date of a road map for transforming Abuja into a smart city, which also includes a biometric smart card program.
NAN News reports that Dr. Ahmed Badanga says the proposed Abuja Residents Smart Card Project would incorporate biometric data to enable the holders to access government, security, financial, and transportation services, and possibly to make payments. He wants to build “a reliable database of all residents of Abuja to support the proposed smart city,” to “enhance an effective and realistic ecosystem for planning, especially in the provision and delivery of social services and amenities.”<
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WedJun052024
Smart City and cybersecurity: the issue of urban mobility
Although ultra-connected, today’s smart city suffers from a chronic cybersecurity shortfall in its urban mobility equipment. As players in the urban mobility sector become increasingly diverse, we focus on the growing frequency and intensity of cyberattacks that undermine a connected but vulnerable mobility fleet. First paper in a series of articles on cybersecurity issues in smart and connected cities.
This morning in June 2023, in Olsztyn, Poland, the municipality is on alert: public transport ticket offices are at a standstill, traffic is slowing down on many of the city’s roads and the traffic light management system is operating in degraded mode. The day before, a cyberattack targeted the connected transport infrastructure of this Polish city, which presents itself as one of the most advanced smart cities in the country.
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WedJun052024
AI-Empowerment: The potential uses for AI in local government
Over the last two decades, local governments and authorities have faced increased obstacles and challenges that could be solved by using Artificial Intelligence (AI). But is this true? Could AI in local government change the game?
Local Government plays an essential and pivotal role in modern society. Through service delivery, community development, social participation, emergency response, community representativeness and effective public administration, Local Government is more present in our lives than we might think, and it is there to ensure democratic governance, citizen
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TueJun042024
KR: Cities are people: How technology can breathe life into urban areas
Experts at GovInsider’s Festival of Innovation highlighted that strategic smart city planning must address citizens’ needs and concerns.
South Korea’s Songdo City is one of the smartest cities in the world, with sensors on the streets that monitor traffic flow and waste management. Yet, the city is empty for the most part as the population remains almost half of its desired target of 300,000.
This shows that even though a city may be smart, it may not be liveable. Making a city both smart and liveable was the key challenge highlighted by speakers at several smart city panels at this year’s Festival of Innovation hosted by GovInsider.
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TueJun042024
IE: Dublin gets drone strategy to oversee deployment in city
Some of the areas for which drones are being deployed in Dublin include mapping, inspecting dangerous buildings and emergency response services.
Dublin City Council (DCC) has published its first strategy on drone technology today (27 May) that will see the creation of a dedicated drones unit to oversee their use in emergency services and building inspections.
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TueJun042024
ID: Nusantara: More than 50 LOI show interest in IKN smart city concept
The Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) stated that around 50 Letters of Intent (LOI) were received in connection with the development of IKN Smart City technology in East Kalimantan.
"There are more than 50 LOI showing interest for smart city technology at IKN," OIKN's Deputy for Green and Digital Transformation, Mohammed Ali Berawi, remarked in Jakarta on Monday.
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TueJun042024
CN: Data management key to smart city success
China's emphasis on promoting the development of smart cities and urban digital transformation is expected to bolster the innovative growth of the digital economy, help foster new quality productive forces and push forward the modernization of urban governance systems and capacity, officials and experts said.
Noting that data serve as the foundation and core element of the digital economy, they called for more efforts to promote the exploitation and opening up of data, as well as the efficient circulation and use of data elements, while expanding the application scenarios for data in more key fields.
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TueJun042024
CH: Geneva: Smart city leaders discuss human-centered urban development
Global city leaders and experts met in Geneva, Tuesday, to discuss people-centered and climate-resilient urban development, highlighting the importance of aligning smart city initiatives with the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals, safeguarding human rights, enhancing social inclusion and advancing climate resilience strategies.
At Smart City Leaders’ Talk, a high-level event co-organized by the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) and Global Cities Hub (GCH), multiple speakers including International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Deputy Secretary General Tomas Lamanauskas and Peggy Hicks, director of Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), talked about the role of international organizations in smart city development.
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MonJun032024
GPT4o unlocks the next frontier for AI in cities
With an ability to hear and understand the world in strikingly human ways, Clay Garner asks could this new AI frontier make our cities smarter, safer, and more human than ever before?
We’ve just entered a new era of artificial intelligence for cities and residents – one where AI won’t just read and write, but will also see, hear, and understand the world around us in strikingly human ways.
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MonJun032024
Greece to turn 6.2 million sq.m of land into Europe’s largest smart city: Ellinikon
After years of delay, Greece is again on the path of giving a futuristic makeover to an unused airport and turning it into the “largest smart city” in Europe.
The massive smart city project will be built on the former Ellinikon Airport site near Athens. Geographically, the defunct airport is located on the southern coast of Greece.
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MonJun032024
JO: Amman stands at 128th globally in smart city index
The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) has recently announced that Amman City has progressed seven ranks in the 2024 Smart City Observatory according to a study conducted by the academic institute IMD.
Amman now stands at 128th place out of the 142 cities evaluated, making it the tenth highest-ranking city among its Arab counterparts.
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MonJun032024
UAE's Presight AI Holding, Dell Technologies partner to boost digitalisation in MENA
Two companies will collaborate on the development and deployment of Smart City solutions, according to a bourse filing
Big data analytics company Presight AI Holding, a subsidiary of UAE's G42, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dell Technologies to accelerate digital transformation and innovation across various sectors in the Middle East through the integration of technology and big data analytics.
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SunJun022024
VN: 100% of households to access fiber-optic cable services by 2025-end
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has decided that all 27 million Vietnamese households will be able to access fiber optic cable services in the 2024-2025 period.
The information and communications infrastructure development planning in 2021-2030 approved by the Prime Minister in January 2024 focuses on digital infrastructure development. The telecommunications infrastructure is expected to transform digital infrastructure.
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SunJun022024
KW: MoJ launches new digital service for civil fine payments via ‘Sahel’ app
In a significant move towards digital transformation, the Ministry of Justice has launched a new service allowing citizens to pay civil fines through the “Sahel” application. The announcement was made by Dr. Muhammad Al-Wasmi, the Minister of Justice and Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.
According to a statement on the Ministry’s official “X” account, this new service enables users to view their outstanding cases requiring payment of civil fines. Once the fines are paid in full, any transaction restrictions imposed due to these fines will be lifted.
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SunJun022024
QA: MOT launches fresh digital services on small crafts
The Ministry of Transport has launched a new package of digital services related to maritime transportation. The new digital services cover small craft transactions.
This comes in the context of MOT’s digital transformation and service automation plans that aim for performance excellence, faster transactions, and simpler procedures.
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SunJun022024
‘Rethinking Smartness Concept’: Casablanca Smart City’s 8th Edition to Kick Off on June 5
The event will discuss several themes in a context marked with challenges such as land scarcity, water stress, energy consumption as well as climate change.
WeCasablanca, a branding initiative dedicated to promoting Casablanca’s assets, announced that the eighth edition of Casablanca Smart City will kick off on June 5-6.
This year’s edition will discuss the theme “From Smart Citizen to Smart Metropolis,” serving as a platform to highlight the importance of urban development aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
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SunJun022024
Resources ramped up to build 'Digital China'
China will ratchet up resources to speed up the construction of digital infrastructure, bolster the digital transformation of the economy and society, and deepen reforms related to the market-oriented allocation of data elements, as part of a broader push to develop new quality productive forces and advance the building of a "Digital China", officials and experts said.
Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang said more efforts should be made to give full play to China's advantages in terms of its massive data scale and rich application scenarios, and unleash the value of data elements so as to create new growth momentum for the country's high-quality development.
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SatJun012024
SA: SDAIA President Discusses AI, Smart City Projects with Republic of Korea Infrastructure Minister
Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) President Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi met today in Seoul with the Republic of Korea Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Sang-woo Park.
During the meeting, which was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Sami Al-Sadhan and several SDAIA officials, the two sides discussed prospects of cooperation between the two friendly countries in artificial intelligence (AI) and smart cities.
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SatJun012024
Transformative mobility solutions for cities
How two cities are integrating comprehensive planning with electrification efforts to ensure their urban centres evolve and serve the needs of communities.
With our urban centres continually growing and evolving, cities are increasingly focusing on transformative mobility solutions that integrate comprehensive planning with electrification efforts. These some of the themes we’ve been exploring in this week’s SmartCitiesWorld news.
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SatJun012024
IN: ‘We are in a sweet spot with availability of data’
Data from the first smart city programme is now being used to speed up processes and launch Smart City 2.0, according to Suresh K.K, VP & Head - Platform Deployment and Applications at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
Speaking at the Mint Digital Innovation Summit on Friday, Suresh said, “We never expected that the basic digitisation that we have done in the first 100 smart cities programme will churn out great results."
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FriMay312024
IN: Meghalaya: Shillong: Complete Smart City project in 6 months, Sanbor urges
South Shillong MLA Sanbor Shullai has urged the Urban Affairs Department to complete the Smart City project work in his constituency within six months.
In a letter to Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, who holds the Urban Affairs portfolio, Shullai said that the department has identified several strategic locations for the implementation of the integrated command and control centre (ICCC) and various equipment/components in various localities.
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FriMay312024
How are emerging technologies contributing to the development of smart cities?
Dr Hassan Albalawi, CEO and co-founder, WakeCap, discusses technology's transformative impact on the construction industry, smart cities, and future innovations
The swift evolution of technology in the construction industry has been transforming processes over recent years, resulting in a safer, more efficient and cost-effective outcome. The traditional image of the construction industry has evolved rapidly to meet the demands of superior, smart mega projects that are designed to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life for residents. Embracing technology has now become a prerequisite for the sector to meet the standards set by these new urban developments.
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FriMay312024
NG: Abuja Smart City Road Map To Be Launched July
The chief executive officer, Havel Corporate Concept, an affiliate of iosafe Nigeria, Dr Ahmed Badanga, says the designed road map to Abuja smart city project will be launched in July.
Badanga, who stated this yesterday at a press briefing in Abuja, said the project which is aimed at collaborating with strategic stakeholders, especially the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) would transform Abuja to a city where every service would be at a finger-tip.
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ThuMay302024
AU: New South Wale: Eeek! Sydney has slipped in the rankings of the world’s smartest cities for 2024
The Harbour City missed out on making it into the top twenty in the 2024 Smart City Index
Think your scorecard at trivia is rapidly declining? You might not be wrong – with the 2024 Smart Cities Index revealing that Sydney’s smart status is on a downhill trajectory. The annual study has released its list of the smartest cities for 2024, and this year, the Harbour City didn’t even make the top twenty – dropping from 18th smartest city in the world in 2023 to the 22nd smartest in 2024.
Our nation’s capital, Canberra, just clinched the third spot in the global ranking, holding its ground against 141 other contenders. Bravo, to the 'Berra! But what does it mean for Sydneysiders?
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ThuMay302024
IN: Himachal Pradesh: Will transform Mandi into smart city: Vikramaditya Singh
To ensure the overall development of the Mandi parliamentary constituency was his only priority, said Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh while addressing mediapersons here today. He outlined his ambitious vision for Mandi, vowing to elevate its status to being the premier parliamentary constituency in the nation. He drew a parallel with Shimla and pledged to transform Mandi into a smart city, building upon the legacy of his late father and six-time Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.
He said he would work for setting up a medical college in Kullu and improving the status of Sardar Patel university, taking the refund of Rs 9,000 crore of the old pension scheme deposited with the Central Government and removing stray cattle from roads and rehabilitating them at a safe place were his priorities if he was elected MP from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat.
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ThuMay302024
TH: Bangkok Land to transform Mueang Thong Thani into smart city
Bangkok Land, a Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)-listed company, is poised to transform Mueang Thong Thani into a smart city district. This ambitious plan includes the establishment of a new seafood and fruit centre aimed at providing affordable goods to attract tourists to Nonthaburi. The development is strategically timed to coincide with the launch of the Pink Line monorail service, set to commence operations next year.
Paul Kanjanapas, Chief Executive of Bangkok Land and operator of Impact Exhibition Management, highlighted that Mueang Thong Thani is home to approximately 300,000 residents, with about 200,000 commuting daily. The development initiative aims not only to increase revenue for residents and local businesses, such as restaurants but also to promote sustainable development practices. These include energy-saving measures and safety management, enhanced by future artificial intelligence technologies.
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ThuMay302024
IE: Smart project to give detailed insights into how Cork city's streets are used
As part of the project, a number of sensors have been installed in streets in Cork city.
A number of organisations in Cork have joined forces to launch a smart street data pilot project, which is expected to provide a detailed picture of street usage and mobility patterns to help inform strategic planning.
The project, being undertaken by the Cork Smart Gateway, Cork City Council, Cork Business Association (CBA) and the VQ, has seen five Telraam S2 sensors installed across four streets in the city centre.
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WedMay292024
IN: Karnataka: Mangaluru Smart City Implements Advanced Traffic Management Technology
In a bid to enhance traffic management and enforcement, the Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) has introduced cutting-edge technology in the city. High-resolution cameras equipped with radar and artificial intelligence (AI) tools have been installed to monitor traffic flow and detect violations effectively.
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WedMay292024
IN: Karnataka: Mangaluru: High-res cams, AI tools to monitor traffic violations
The Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) has introduced advanced technology to enhance traffic management and enforcement in the city.
MSCL has installed high-resolution cameras equipped with radar and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to monitor traffic flow and detect violations effectively. The cameras will provide real-time visuals, while the AI tools will analyse the captured footage to identify and track any traffic offences.These high-resolution cameras and AI tools will effectively monitor traffic movement and act against violations. These cutting-edge cameras are being installed at 15 strategic locations throughout Mangaluru, to ensure comprehensive coverage of the city’s traffic network. The command and control centre, developed under the Smart City project, was implemented at a cost of Rs 14 crore in the first phase. Meanwhile, Rs 19 crore is being utilized in the second phase. The high-resolution cameras and radar are being installed at 15 junctions in the city. The poles have already been installed at Ballalbagh, Besant Junction, and Kodialbail for installing cameras and radar.
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WedMay292024
US: Indiana: City of Carmel Powers Smart City Infrastructure and Free Public Wi-Fi Using HPE Aruba Networking
Dynamic municipality leverages Wi-Fi 6E and AI-powered networking to help build a vibrant civic life that attracts more than 130 corporate headquarters while generating municipal operations savings of up to 50 percent
The City of Carmel, Indiana is committed to building out its smart city infrastructure, ranging from free public Wi-Fi across 60 venues to public safety systems. Their end-to-end wired and wireless deployment from HPE Aruba Networking improves public and staff mobility in support of the city’s thriving arts scene, numerous seasonal festivals, and other public amenities that contribute to livability.
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WedMay292024
US: Georgia: City Streets of the Future: Network Optix Partners with Peachtree Corners' Curiosity Lab to Launch Next-Gen Transportation Solutions
We are close to breaching the halfway point of 2024 and, at least at the time of this article’s publication, I’ve yet to physically step into the bright, tech-rich city of Peachtree Corners. Found in Gwinnett County, part of the Atlanta metropolitan area in the state of Georgia, Peachtree Corners is the center of much IoT hype (as we’ve written in the past on one of our sister sites, Smart City Sentinel; check out the most recent story here).
And while I haven’t visited in person, I have “entered” it virtually as I’ve learned and penned many articles about the city. Here’s what I can tell y’all:
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TueMay282024
OM: Smart cities and sustainable development
Recent news reveals more about the Sultan Haitham City project and its stages that have started. This ambitious national project is tied to the term "smart city," which represents a new phase in human civilisation adopting what is known as the”digital society”.
The Sultanate of Oman's ambition to keep up with digital and technological advancements is based on the vision of the country's leader, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. His Majesty has given special attention to digital projects and their role in sustainable development, and the Sultan Haitham City project reflects this noble vision.
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TueMay282024
Cities transforming transportation
Recent developments in Estonia and the US highlight the transformative potential of smart transportation solutions in benefiting communities worldwide.
Smart transportation initiatives are revolutionising urban mobility by harnessing technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in transportation systems.
This week on SmartCitiesWorld, we’ve reported on two recent developments in Estonia and the United States that highlight the transformative potential of smart transportation solutions in benefiting communities worldwide.
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TueMay282024
The Australian City Canberra Was Just Named The Third Smartest In The World
Only one Australian city has been named among the world's 'smartest cities' based on green spaces and technological advancements.
We hate to break it to you but while Sydney and Melbourne were arguing over who has the better coffee, Canberra was officially named one of the ‘smartest’ cities in the world. The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has recently released its Smart Cities Index studying 142 cities around the world on factors such as economic and technological advancements and sustainability with Zurich topping the list for the fifth year running. It was followed by Oslo in Norway at number 2 and Canberra in the third spot making it the only Aussie city in the top 20.
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MonMay272024
SA: The Line Project: A Vision for the Future of Urban Living
Saudi Arabia, the land of innovation and transportation, is moving towards a revolutionary urban development project that will redefine the city of living with poise and ultra luxurious features. Referred to as The Line Project, the great initiative is part of NEOM initiative of Saudi Arabia’s urban planning and sustainability model. This project aims to be a paradigm shift and improve the quality of living with various enhanced and progressive features. The Line Project is slowly and steadily transforming itself into a clear path of progress and moving towards its end goal. In this blog, we will try to learn more about this great innovation, will explore its vision and how it will impact the urbanisation landscape.
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MonMay272024
US: New York: Will Binghamton Step Into the Future as a Smart City?
In what is being called a bid to bridge the digital divide and embrace the concept of Smart Cities, sources report that Cornell University researchers recently presented their vision to municipal officials and practitioners in Binghamton.
Sources claim that with the power of the "Internet of Things" (IoT), researchers hope to lay the foundation for a technologically advanced and interconnected city.
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MonMay272024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar: Smart City - Challenges and Complexities
The promise of a Smart City is one that holds immense potential for urban development, technological innovation, and improved quality of life. However, in the case of Srinagar, this promise has been overshadowed by recent events that have revealed the glaring flaws in the implementation of the Smart City project. Srinagar has long struggled with infrastructural challenges exacerbated by its unique geography and climate.
The Smart City initiative was meant to address these challenges by leveraging technology to enhance various aspects of urban living, from efficient transportation systems to sustainable waste management practices. However, the recent inundation of roads and streets in the city following heavy rainfall has laid bare the inadequacies of the project.
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MonMay272024
IN: Karnataka: 350 e-buses for twin cities, Belagavi soon
If everything goes according to plan, over 350 electric buses will be pressed into service soon on the roads of Hubballi-Dharwad and Belagavi.
The North-Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC), in order to provide better and luxurious service to its commuters, has floated a tender to get 350 e-buses on a gross cost contract (GCC) model, which is getting closed.
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SunMay262024
CN: Shanghai launches information consumption festival to boost digital economy
A month-long information consumption festival was launched in Shanghai on Friday by the municipal government in an effort to accelerate developing new-quality productive forces and build cutting-edge digital industry clusters with international competitiveness, according to official sources.
"Information consumption is a new consumption model in the digital economy era that focuses on interaction and experience between producers and consumers, featuring greater stability and durability," said Wu Lijian, deputy director of the standing committee of Shanghai's Huangpu district's people's congress during the opening ceremony of the festival.
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SunMay262024
The Ellinikon takes shape — what we know so far about greece's 15-minute smart city
Deep Diving Into The Ellinikon Development In Athens
The Ellinikon is making headlines as one of Europe’s largest urban regeneration projects currently underway in Athens, Greece. Rooted in the principles of a ’15-minute city,’ the €8 billion masterplan is spearheaded by LAMDA Development and offers a comprehensive 360-degree experience to its residents, tenants, guests, and employees. This transformation will revive the obsolete site of the Athens International Airport, which operated from 1938 until 2001, before the Marina was developed to host the Sailing Centre for Athens’ 2004 Summer Olympics.
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SunMay262024
QA: Msheireb Properties, Schneider Electric to explore Smart City development at MDD
Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable property developer, and Schneider Electric, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore enhancing the smart city capabilities of Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD).
Schneider Electric will conduct a three-month Proof of Concept (POC) project to showcase the capabilities of its Smart City Integration platforms.
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SatMay252024
Smart Cities: Enhancing Urban Living through Technology
Smart cities represent the future of urban living, utilizing technology to improve the efficiency of services and meet residents’ needs more effectively. These cities leverage data and technology to enhance everything from transportation and healthcare to energy use and public safety, offering a more sustainable and convenient lifestyle for their inhabitants.
The backbone of a smart city is its integrated technology framework, which includes the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT devices connect various elements of the urban landscape—from traffic lights and cars to energy meters and building management systems—allowing for real-time data collection and analysis. This connectivity enables city officials to make informed decisions that boost efficiency and reduce costs.
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SatMay252024
NG: Enugu government begins construction of 22,000-structure smart city
Mr Eze said funds had already been made available for the city’s construction, as it would be the first smart city in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has begun the construction of an innovative and scientifically driven smart city with at least 22,000 structures.
The Enugu State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Lawrence Eze, disclosed this in a chat with journalists on Friday in Enugu.
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SatMay252024
PK: Commission to be formed for national digitisation
The government has decided to constitute a Commission to be chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for national digitisation in the country.
This was stated by Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, who further stated that the government will do legislation for national digitisation in the country as there is a paradigm shift and needs automation for increased transparency and infrastructure development.
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FriMay242024
US: New York: Cornell researchers hope to turn Binghamton into a ‘smart city’
Cornell University researchers presented information about Smart Cities to municipal officials and practitioners in Binghamton.
Smart cities is helping communities across the state bridge the digital gap through ‘Internet of Things.’ Researchers explained Thursday that Internet of Things is something that helps devices communicate with each other. For example, an app that tells you a parking garage is full.
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FriMay242024
IN: Telangana: Hyderabad: ASBL founder pushes for development of happy smart cities
Korupolu discussed several key points during the podcast, focusing on the current state of urban planning policies and their implementation.
Ajitesh Korupolu, the founder and CEO of ASBL, emphasized the need for urban planning to prioritize the well-being and happiness of citizens. In a recent podcast, he asserted that cities should evolve with a “happiness-centric” approach to enhance residents’ quality of life.
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FriMay242024
IN: Goa: Is Panjim chasing an impossible ‘Smart City’ dream?
On April 1 this year, in response to the writ petitions, the Judges of the Bombay High Court at Goa took upon themselves to visit Panjim city and check the ground reality and the extent of the pollution and problems that residents of Panjim are facing.
Referring to the report submitted by the Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd (IPSCDL), the division bench, comprising Justice Mahesh S Sonak and Justice Valmiki SA Menezes, in its order pointed out that the State government had issued directions that all the oangoing Smart City works will be completed by May 31 this year and it has to be complied with. The IPSCDL had agreed to complete all the works by the end of this month.
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ThuMay232024
Pasay City on the road to building first truly sustainable Eco City in PH
Pasay City makes history as it announced the development of Pasay Eco City, the first truly sustainable eco city in the Philippines.
“We have established, among other things, our grand vision that integrates economic prowess with being environmentally sound and sustainable—Pasay City as the first ever Eco City in the country,” proclaimed Pasay Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano.
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ThuMay232024
Charting artificial intelligence urbanism in Southeast Asia
We are living through an urban revolution in Southeast Asia as local governments and enterprises work together to implement secure, robust infrastructures to support an evolving smart city vision.
While Singapore stands at the forefront of smart city development, having ranked 7th globally in IMD's 2023 Smart City Index, neighbouring Southeast Asian nations are also embarking on similar journeys – each at their own pace. The Philippines, for instance, has committed to six smart city projects across three cities. And, in Indonesia, the government aims to establish 100 smart cities by 2045.
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ThuMay232024
VN: Hanoi opens bidding for $1.3 bln smart city project
The Hanoi government is seeking investors for a new urban area in the suburban district of Dong Anh to meet the unmatched housing demand of its residents.
The Smart-Ecological Urban Area will cover 268 hectares in Tam Xa, Vinh Ngoc, and Xuan Canh communes, with a potential investment of VND33,093 billion ($1.3 billion), excluding costs of site clearance, resettlement, and land rental.
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WedMay222024
EE: Tallinn pilots AI to increase road safety and efficiency
As part of the Test in Tallinn smart city project, City of Tallinn is working with Hayden AI to pilot its automated bus lane and bus stop enforcement platform.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and spatial analytics company Hayden AI is partnering with the City of Tallinn to pilot its automated bus lane and bus stop enforcement platform.
The pilot is part of the Estonian capital’s Test in Tallinn initiative, which aims to develop and implement smart city solutions for global markets.
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WedMay222024
These Are The 7 Smartest Cities In The World
These are the smartest cities in the world, according to data from the IMD Smart City Index 2024.
- Smart cities integrate various aspects like transportation, energy, healthcare, and governance to create efficient urban environments.
- Lausanne, Copenhagen, Singapore, Geneva, Canberra, Oslo, and Zurich are top-rated cities with impressive smart initiatives.
- From eco-friendly transportation to innovative energy solutions, these cities are leading the way in sustainable urban development.
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WedMay222024
US: Tennessee: Investing in connectivity: How Memphis is trying to be a model
As Infrastructure Week 2024 continues, Blair Taylor, president of Memphis Tomorrow, shares the journey of Memphis from one of the country’s least connected cities to a model of equitable connectivity.
In the heart of the American South, Memphis is both a repository of rich heritage and history, and a beacon of resilience, innovation, and community spirit.
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TueMay212024
PH: Muntinlupa to upgrade police facilities as part of smart city plan
The Muntinlupa City government held the groundbreaking ceremony to upgrade the facilities at the police headquarters as part of its smart city plan.
Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the groundbreaking ceremony at the Philippine National Police-Muntinlupa headquarters in Barangay Tunasan.
According to the World Economic Forum, “a smart city is one that uses technology to efficiently engage citizens and meet their needs.”
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TueMay212024
Indonesia's new capital Nusantara to become tech-enabled smart city
Digital transformation will be a key pillar in building Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara, and the focus will be developing high-capacity infrastructure, high-speed internet networks, and using the latest technology to support all activities in the archipelago.
11,900 Indonesian civil servants are packing their bags right now. The plan? To move to a planned city on an island more than 1000 kilometres away by September – and kickstart one of the world’s most ambitious plans to relocate a capital city.
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TueMay212024
IN: An overview of the Smart Cities Mission | Explained
How are smart cities defined by the government? What are the two major aspects of the Smart Cities Mission? Why is the mission considered to be exclusionary to many? Did the SCM override the 74th Constitutional Amendment?
The story so far: The Smart Cities Mission (SCM), a flagship programme of the NDA-1 government, has taken a back seat in this year’s list of poll promises and achievements.
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TueMay212024
KR: MIC proposes pilot of digital university to facilitate life-long learning
A virtual national conference on digital transformation in open education to encourage life-long learning and establish a learning society was held yesterday at 150 locations in Vietnam.
In his speech, Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son stressed that digital transformation is enthusiastically being carried out in education in hope of applying advanced technologies in the learning-teaching process as well as educational research so that the quality of these processes is improved. The ultimate aim of this digital transformation is to help all people access education and to form an open education foundation on digital platforms.
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MonMay202024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu Smart City’s e-bus service set to transform public transportation
All 100 e-buses to be operational within couple of days in Jammu Training of drivers completed, charging stations set up at Katra, Udhampur & Kathua
In a significant move towards sustainable urban mobility, the Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) has finalised preparations to introduce 100 high-tech e-buses equipped with cutting-edge amenities. Each e-bus is outfitted with five CCTV cameras and charging points, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced passenger safety.
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MonMay202024
Saudi Arabia's Neom is looking to fill 262 job vacancies. The roles show just how futuristic the megacity could be.
- Saudi Arabia's sprawling megacity, Neom, is billed as a chance to live in the "new future."
- Officials want to fill 262 vacancies. The unusual roles show what it will take to run the city.
- The responsibilities for one role involve creating a cheetah management plan.
Saudi Arabia is pushing ahead with its ambitious plans for Neom, a futuristic metropolis spread across 26,500 km² in the northwestern region of Tabuk.
First announced in 2017, Neom is the flagship project of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 — an initiative to diversify Saudi Arabia's economy and reduce its reliance on oil revenues.
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MonMay202024
SA: Revolutionising urban logistics: A deep dive into The Line’s innovative infrastructure
We assess how The Line combines advanced logistics, environmental integration, and smart city solutions to craft the urban future
The Line, part of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious NEOM project, represents a revolutionary approach to urban development. Announced in 2021 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, this linear city aims to redefine modern living by prioritising human and environmental well-being over traditional urban sprawl and inefficient infrastructure.
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MonMay202024
IN: Tripura to Begin E-attendance for Teachers and Students in Government Schools
The Tripura government is set to implement an e-attendance system for both teachers and students across all 4,912 government schools. This initiative aims to enhance educational quality and the performance of teachers and students in the state.
Under the Vidya Samiksha Kendra, this digital transformation seeks to instill transparency throughout the academic ecosystem and foster improved school operations. Originally launched by PM Modi in Gujarat in 2022, the Vidya Samiksha Kendra serves as a catalyst for educational enhancement, envisioned by the Union Education Ministry to augment existing educational capacities, thereby facilitating transformative educational outcomes.
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SunMay192024
Bahrain’s residency cards to go hitech, get advanced biometric, security features
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) of Bahrain has teamed up with global technology leader Thales to comprehensively overhaul the country's ID card system, particularly the Central Population Registry (CPR) card.
This strategic move aligns with the directives of Shaikh Rashid Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology (MCICT), aimed at advancing the Kingdom of Bahrain's digital infrastructure.
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SunMay192024
SA: Alfanar to inject $2.7bn to develop residential communities in NEOM
In a bid to reshape the residential landscape in Saudi Arabia, Alfanar Global Development has announced that it will inject SR10 billion ($2.7 billion) to develop five residential communities in NEOM, the smart city currently under construction in the Kingdom.
The announcement from Alfanar comes following an array of agreements inked by NEOM with investors for the first-phase construction of its residential communities to accommodate the growing workforce in the region.
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SunMay192024
PH: Go Manila App: What is it, and should you use it?
Go Manila App is a mobile app launched by the local government of the city of Manila in 2020 for people living in the city. It is supposed to provide seamless connectivity to its users and allow them to pay utility bills, fines, taxes, loans, etc., online. It was built under the administration of Mayor of Manila Francisco Moreno Domagoso. According to the city government, it is their first initiative to make the city of Manila an actual smart city of the 21st century.
What is the Go Manila App?
As mentioned before, the Go Manila App is a kind of citizen portal for the people living in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The reason behind creating this app was to improve the city and make it more like a smart city. A city that uses advanced technology and seamless connectivity to improve transportation, energy, public security, and health care.
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IN: Kerala: Kochi: Local self-government minister M B Rajesh reviews Smart City project
Local self-government minister M B Rajesh conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Smart City project of Cochin Smart Mission Ltd (CSML).
The minister who visited Kochi on Saturday held discussions on the progress of projects including Intelligent City Surveillance System (ICSS) and Integrated Command Control Communication Centre (IC4), with CSML CEO Shaji V Nair and mayor M Anilkumar.
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SunMay192024
IN: Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram: Integrated command & control centre commences operations
The integrated command and control centre (ICCC) of the city corporation has commenced full-scale operations. The centre, which was inaugurated in March, not only monitors the city through CCTV cameras but also provides facilities to access service details, receive accident alerts, and control them. It has consolidated all the city-related information.Additionally, a traffic control centre has been established at Nandavanam for this purpose.
One of the primary functions of the traffic control centre is to manage traffic signals dynamically, adjusting them in response to real-time traffic congestion. This proactive approach to traffic management helps mitigate bottlenecks and ensure a smoother flow of vehicles. Additionally, the centre plays a crucial role in handling emergencies, coordinating with various departments to provide prompt and effective responses.
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SatMay182024
US: Texas alliance aims to expand internet access across region
NTXIA has re-launched the Internet for North Texas Coalition to prioritise broadband infrastructure and access, supporting digital equity for all residents.
North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) has announced the re-launch of the “Internet for North Texas Coalition” (I4NTX) in partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).
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SatMay182024
NG: Organisation unveils projects to transform Abuja to smart city
The Havel Corporate Concept, an affiliate of ioSafe Nigeria, has unveiled projects designed to transform Abuja into a smart city.
The Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Dr Ahmed Badanga, unveiled the projects at a media briefing in Abuja on Friday.
Badanga identified the projects as Abuja Smart City Project and Abuja Residents Smart Card Project.
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SatMay182024
Data: The Cornerstone Of Smart Cities
The concept of smart cities has roots going back as far as the 1960s and 1970s when the idea of using technology to improve the lives of citizens first emerged. However, it wasn't until the 1990s and early 2000s that the concept began to take its modern form, driven by the rapid advancement of the Internet, broadband connectivity and new technologies such as IoT (Internet of Things), cloud computing and big data analytics.
The term "smart city" itself gained popularity in the 2010s, as cities around the world started implementing technology-driven solutions to improve public services, enhance sustainability and make urban areas more livable and efficient.
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FriMay172024
ID: Java: Magelang Promotes Electronic-Based Government System
The City Government of Magelang, Central Java, socialized the map of the electronic-based government system (SPBE) in support of the 2022 "Smart City" implementation. explain this activity to support the implementation of "Smart City" 2022 and provide understanding to OPD on their respective roles. Development of the City of Magelang," he said quoted by Antara. The target of the socialization was 60 participants who were the heads of the OPD, sub-district heads, village heads, and BUMD directors in Magelang City where all participants were interested parties and had an important role in accelerating the implementation of SPBE towards transformation. digital in local government. Wikan conveyed the results of this socialization, among others, an action plan that is aligned and guided by the Magelang City SPBE plan map document for 2021-2026, and optimization of SPBE implementation in Magelang City. economical, and complete," he said. Mayor of Magelang Muchamad Nur Aziz is optimistic that the Magelang City Government can implement SPBE because it is a mandate of the bureaucratic reform law.
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FriMay172024
AU: Victoria: Melbourne transforms city from “grey to green”
The Australian city’s draft budget puts forward proposals to futher green the city, including nine new parks and open spaces and expansion of its tree canopy.
The City of Melbourne will begin or progress work on nine new parks and open spaces across the municipality, through a proposed $29.5m investment in open space in the draft budget 2024-25.
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FriMay172024
VN: Hanoi among the world’s 100 smartest cities
Hanoi was ranked among the world’s 100 smartest cities, according to the 2024 Smart City Index. The index was produced by the Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Center’s Smart City Observatory in collaboration with the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO).
This year, Hanoi ranked 97th, up 3 places compared to last year. This result is partly due to the city’s initial achievements in digital transformation. For the first time, municipal leaders used completely digital signatures on a shared software for the administrative system. All state agencies in the capital city have applied digital signatures. A number of shared information databases have been deployed to administrations at all levels to better serve internal operations and handle administrative procedures.
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FriMay172024
Six Ways Technology is Playing a Major Role in Modern Urban Planning
The idea of a “smart city” is one that is met with – charitably – mixed emotions from the general public. On the one hand, everyone wants their life to be more convenient, and the technologies offered by the most advanced cities around the world undoubtedly make everyday activities more convenient and seamless in day-to-day life. On the other hand, people often have a negative interaction with this kind of technology as they see it as unnecessarily invasive, no matter what it’s actually doing. Granted, that’s not to say they’re not always wrong, as checks for these tools are always necessary to ensure that cities are, in fact, acting within the law.
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FriMay172024
How AI can enhance security and control energy wastage in smart cities
Smart city conjures up images of futuristic urban landscapes with innovative technology, yet at their core, smart cities are about enhancing quality of life through the intelligent use of information and communication technologies, explains Andrea Sorri at Axis Communications.
Cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubai stand as recognised leaders in smart urban living, epitomising technological advancement. Meanwhile, Doha and Riyadh are steadily progressing towards becoming smart cities. Areas such as Doha’s Msheireb district showcase promising advancements, while Riyadh is poised for substantial growth, with plans to double its size over the next seven years through ambitious infrastructure projects totalling $1 trillion.
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ThuMay162024
US: North Carolina: Raleigh connects technology and city leaders with Smart Cities Conference and Expo
The Raleigh Convention Center was a hub for both digital and human networks on Wednesday as the first day of sessions convened for the Spring 2024 Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo.
The 4-day event started Tuesday with workshops and an award reception at SAS. It will wrap up Friday afternoon with a tour of the new Downtown Cary Park, highlighting IoT (Internet of Things) applications in the park. More than 1,000 attendees and 200+ presenters are expected, with participants traveling from across North America, as well as the European Union and as far away as Ethiopia.
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ThuMay162024
Three ‘cities of the future’ that could change the way we live
What will the cities of the future look like? Many architects have created visions of sustainable Utopias around the world - but what about the cities that could really be built? Around the world, projects are raising money (and beginning to build) some startlingly ambitious cities - from a Utopian city in an American desert to an AI-powered desert metropolis with its own ski resort in Saudi Arabia.
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ThuMay162024
NG: Ondo Government to build Diaspora Smart City in Akure to boost tourism
The Government of Ondo State has concluded plans to build Diaspora Smart City in Akure, to turn the state to a tourists’ destination.
The State Commissioner for Regional Integration and Diaspora Relations, Boye Ologbese, who disclosed this during a familiarisation tour of ministries of infrastructure and land and housing, said government will provide an enabling environment for the take off of the project.
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ThuMay162024
How ‘15-minute cities’ could save time, reduce emissions, and build community
There are few experiences more soul-sucking than sitting in traffic. According to NPR, the average American lost nearly an hour a week to traffic congestion in 2022. Drivers lose an additional 17 hours per year hunting for parking, USA Today reports — and in the same survey, 34 percent of U.S. drivers said they had given up on a trip because of parking problems.
By contrast: Picture living in a bustling neighborhood where all your friends, basic needs, and even your job are reachable by a quick walk or bike or bus ride. (Something many people experience, possibly for the first and last time, on college campuses.) In such a city, parking areas may have been reclaimed as urban greenways, chance encounters with neighbors might be more common, and small local businesses would proliferate and thrive.
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ThuMay162024
GB: Wales: Wrexham: Safety concerns raised over ‘smart’ benches plans
Safety concerns have been raised after it was suggested women who run out of battery on their phones on nights out in Wrexham could be directed to use street benches to charge them.
Wrexham Council is planning to install so-called “smart” benches, which use solar energy to power the battery of mobile devices, on the city’s High Street.
Speaking during a meeting this week, an official from the local authority said they were partly being introduced to improve the safety of people visiting night-time venues.
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WedMay152024
IN: Meghalaya: Shillong: ‘Govt to spend Rs 150 cr on command and control centre’
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma’s recent statement about the government spending a massive amount of Rs 150 crore to install 150 closed circuit television cameras across the city as part of the Shillong Integrated Command and Control Centre (SICCC), has become the subject of online trolling with social media users pointing fingers at the huge expenditure and terming it as another scam in the making.
Social media users pointed out that the government was spending almost Rs 50 lakh on each CCTV camera, forcing the Shillong Smart City Project to issue a clarification on Tuesday, denying charges of spending such a huge amount on mere installation of CCTV cameras.
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WedMay152024
PH: When China’s Digital Silk Road meets Philippines’ digital transformation
When Ferdinand Marcos Jr became president, he laid out a policy of immediate digitalization of vital government services to boost the ease of doing business and combat corruption. This was an important policy as the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department observed that digital transformation can be an important boost to the Philippines’ economic recovery in the post-pandemic period. Globally, digital transformation is nothing new as the ongoing process of digitalization has been shaping how countries do business and trade.
The estimated value of the Philippines’ digital economy in 2020 is around $7.5 billion with a projected annual growth rate of 30%. There are also expectations that the sector will expand substantially between $28 billion and $40 billion in 2025. Robust public-private cooperation is essential to this growth. E-commerce leads the Philippine digital economy in terms of sector, followed by online media, transport and food and online travel.
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WedMay152024
How South Korea’s Tech Hub Embraced the 15-Minute City
Busan’s mayor is taking a collaborative approach to championing “happy proximity,” turning his city into a living laboratory for urban regeneration.
Located in the southeast of the Korean peninsula, Busan is South Korea’s second-largest city and a economic, cultural and educational center. Its port, the largest in the country and the ninth largest in the world, has made Busan an international trading hub. Home to nearly 3.7 million people, Busan ranks just after Seoul in terms of population; its urban area, with around 8.65 million residents in 2021, ranks second nationally.
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Dear Reader,
we are pleased to present you the newest 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 six areas.
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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 Narva, Estland, EU-Projekt "Egoprise": Ergebnispräsentation der Prozessketten-Modellierung
A.2 DOL-Vorhaben „Kfz-Wesen“: Wissenschaftliche Begleitung der Umsetzung
A.3 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern/Zweckverband: Projekt „Verwaltungsdienstleistungen für Bürger und Unternehmen – im Fokus des demografischen Wandels“
A.4 EU-Projekt "COMPATeGov.de“
1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publications
P.1 Neuerscheinung: Brüggemeier, M./Lenk, K. (Hg.): Bürokratieabbau im Verwaltungsvollzug: Better Regulation zwischen Go-Government und No-Government
1.3 Veranstaltungen & Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
V.1 Stuttgart, Deutschland, 12.10.: Strategiegespräch des IT-Planungsrates
V.2 Berlin, Deutschland, 18.10.: BITKOM, Arbeitskreis E-Government
V.3 Potsdam, Deutschland, 31.10.: Vortrag für südafrikanische Delegation
V.4 Universität Potsdam, Deutschland, WS 2011/2012: Masterkurs „Public Management A“
V.5 Ankündigung: Universität Potsdam, WS 2011/2012: Masterkurs „Public Management in an Information Age: An Introduction to eGovernment”
1.4 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen & Vorträge / Conferences & events supported by the IfG.CC
K.1 Ankündigung: Rome, Italy: 11.-13.04.2012, 16th IRSPM Conference
K.2 Announcement: Cotonou, Benin: 23.-25.05.2012, eLearning Africa 2012 Conference
1.5 In eigener Sache / On our owns 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
E.3 Das IfG.CC sucht weitere Mitarbeiter/-innen für den Geschäftsbereich "Prozessmanagement"
2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats/Key Issue of the Month: eGovernment in den USA/eGovernment in the USA
2.1 Telehealth Touted For Native American Healthcare Delivery
2.2 14 critical access hospitals link to Nebraska HIE
2.3 IRS urges tax professionals to prepare for new rules
2.4 Minnesota Department of Revenue launches new e-Services system
2.5 Microsoft und Google im Wettstreit um Behörden-Cloud
2.6 Hawaii: Roadmap for transforming state IT systems
3. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
3.1 IT-Planungsrat beschließt Schwerpunktprogramm zur Umsetzung der Nationalen E-Gov't-Strategie
3.2 Parlamentarischer Staatssekretär Dr. Schröder: Für eine verbesserte Kommunikation rund um Risiken, Katastrophen und Krisen
3.3 Elektronische Rechnungen - Digitale Signatur ist nicht mehr Pflicht
3.4 Bundesrat könnte Breitband für alle bringen
3.5 Sicherheit im Cyberraum - eine gemeinsame Aufgabe von Staat, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft
3.6 Brandenburg State creates Germany’s first telemedicine network for high-risk patients
4. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
4.1 Netherland: Open data portal launched to facilitate the re-use of open government data
4.2 Estonia remains i-voting's lonely pioneer
4.3 Ireland: Limerick: IT training scheme to tackle digital divide
4.4 Europe struggling to fight cyber crime
4.5 Poland: Electronic service launched to amend the register of voters using ePUAP
4.6 Denmark: New online medical handbook for patients proves very popular
5. eGovernment weltweit / eGovernment world wide
5.1 India builds world's largest biometric ID database
5.2 Canada: Full electronic medical records still 20 years away
5.3 Australia: Health department issues PCEHR legislation draft
5.4 Botswana: Government working to close digital divide
5.5 Kuwait hosts cyber security conference
5.6 Egypt unveils e-gov centre
6. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen des laufenden Monats / Selected events in the current month
6.1 11.-13.11., Mumbai, India: 7th Annual International Telemedicine Congress 2011 - Telemedicon ‘11
6.2 17.-18.11., Poznań, Poland: 6th European Ministerial eGovernment Conference
6.3 22.-23.11., Prague, Czech Republic: Information Security Solutions Europe - ISSE 2011
6.4 28.-30.11., Brussels, Belgium: The AEGIS project Final Workshop and 2nd International Conference
6.5 28.-29.11., London, UK: eHealth and TeleMed 2011
6.6 30.11.-01.12., Nairobi, Kenya: AfriHealth
Weitere Veranstaltungstermine / More event dates
7. Ihre Beiträge in unserem eGovernment-Infobrief / Your articles in our eGovernment Infoletter
8. Ihre Werbung auf unserer Website oder im eGovernment-Infobrief / Paid announcements on our Website or in our eGovernment Infoletter
9. Impressum / Imprint
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1. Nachrichten aus 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 Narva, Estland, EU-Projekt "Egoprise": Ergebnispräsentation der Prozessketten-Modellierung
Am 05.10.fand in Narva (Estland) ein Treffen der Projektpartner statt. Dort hat Friederike Thessel, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC, die Ergebnisse der Modellierung und Analyse von ausgewählten Verwaltungsprozessen in Dänemark, Deutschland, Estland, Finnland und Lettland vorgestellt. Auftrag des IfG.CC war es, im Kontext von E-Government Modernisierungspotenziale von Prozessketten in verschiedenen Verwaltungszweigen (z.B. Bau- und Gewerbewesen) aufzuzeigen. Dadurch sollen Verwaltungslasten – speziell für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen – reduziert werden.
Die erarbeiteten Empfehlungen zur Prozessoptimierung konzentrieren sich darauf, wie Informationen speziell für kleine Unternehmen bereitgestellt und welche Zugangsmöglichkeiten zu Verwaltungsleistungen (z.B. über Telefon oder mobile Lösungen) genutzt werden können. Weiterhin sollen die Abläufe v.a. an den Schnittstellen zwischen den Abteilungen einer Behörde und zwischen verschiedenen Behörden verbessert werden. Dazu kann oftmals schon ein gemeinsames Verständnis von Prozessabläufen und -schritten beitragen. Hierzu ist eine tiefere Analyse dahingehend erforderlich, welche Informationen bei welcher Behörde wann und in welchem Format verfügbar sein müssen.
Einzelne Empfehlungen, wie z.B. ein Antragsassistent für Gewerbeanmeldungen im Land Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, sollen noch innerhalb der Projektlaufzeit (bis Ende 2013) umgesetzt werden. In der Projektlaufzeit nicht umzusetzen ist beispielsweise der Vorschlag, den Austausch von Daten aus dem Melderegister bei der Anmeldung von ausländischen Arbeitnehmern zwischen dem deutschen Projektpartner Amt Rehna und der Ausländerbehörde in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern zu verbessern. Allerdings ist dieses Vorhaben daran gekoppelt, dass ein standardisiertes Datenaustauschformat in der Ausländerverwaltung (xAusländer) eingeführt wird, was erst im Jahr 2013 erfolgen soll.
Für Finnland und Lettland wurden Prozessketten untersucht, die bei der Einstellung von ausländischen Arbeitnehmern erforderlich sind. Hier fällt auf, dass ausländische Arbeitnehmer – besonders aus Nicht-EU-Staaten – und ihre Arbeitgeber eine Vielzahl von Behörden kontaktieren müssen, um z.B. Visum, Aufenthaltsgenehmigung, ID-Nummer und eine Krankenversicherung zu erhalten. Informationen sind dazu zwar online auf verschiedenen Behördenwebseiten verfügbar, allerdings oft unstrukturiert und nur in den jeweiligen Landessprachen. Geplant ist deshalb, eine einheitliche und wieder verwendbare Informationsbasis aufzubauen, die den Einstellungsprozess klar und strukturiert bei den beteiligten Behörden darstellt. Genauer analysiert werden muss jedoch noch, wie die Arbeit der Behörden (z.B. hinsichtlich der Prüfung und dem Austausch von Dokumenten) besser koordiniert werden kann.
Die untersuchten Prozesse in Finnland, Estland, Lettland, Deutschland und Dänemark wurden einheitlich mit der vom IfG.CC entwickelten Government Process Modeling Notation (GPMN®) modelliert. Dadurch war es möglich, die Prozessabläufe der jeweiligen Länder miteinander zu vergleichen und auch länderübergreifende Optimierungspotenziale zu identifizieren.
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.2 DOL-Vorhaben „Kfz-Wesen“: Wissenschaftliche Begleitung der Umsetzung
Das IfG.CC hat einen Bericht erstellt, der die Ergebnisse der Evaluierung der Abläufe im Kfz-Zulassungswesen, die im Rahmen der so genannten Stufe 1 der Gesamtumsetzung des DOL-Vorhabens neu gestaltet wurden, zusammenfasst sowie daraus abgeleitete Handlungsempfehlungen enthält.
Für die Stufe 1 sollten gemäß des DOL-Aktionsplans von 2010 ausgewählte Zulassungsprozesse bzw. -prozessteile so neu gestaltet werden, dass es für Bürger möglich ist, ein Fahrzeug online – ohne die Zulassungsstelle aufzusuchen – an-, um- oder abzumelden. Die bisherige Form der Kfz-Zulassung bleibt weiterhin erhalten.
Analysiert wurden Pilot-Projekte in Hessen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Berlin, Hamburg, Baden-Württemberg und Bayern im Hinblick auf die Ziele des Aktionsplans. Dabei stand neben Sicherheit und Rechtmäßigkeit der neuen Prozesse vor allem die effiziente und effektive Neugestaltung der Lösungen im Vordergrund. Aus den Ergebnissen der Evaluation wurden Handlungsempfehlungen für die Weiterentwicklung des DOL-Vorhabens (Stufe 2) abgeleitet. Im Ergebnis hat sich gezeigt, dass die neu gestalteten Prozesse zumindest den Aufwand für Bürger und gewerbliche Kunden reduzieren, es in den meisten Fällen aber immer noch nötig ist, für die Übergabe von Kennzeichen und Dokumenten eine Verwaltung – nicht unbedingt die zuständige Zulassungsbehörde – aufzusuchen.
Der Bericht wurde nun dem IT-Planungsrat übergeben, der auf dieser Basis entscheidet, wie das Projekt weitergeführt wird.
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.3 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern/Zweckverband: Projekt „Verwaltungsdienstleistungen für Bürger und Unternehmen – im Fokus des demografischen Wandels“
Das IfG.CC wurde vom eGovernment-Zweckverband Mecklenburg-Vorpommern beauftragt, die Erstellung von Konzepten für die Einführung von mobilen Bürgerdiensten in mehreren Ämtern, den Aufbau dezentraler Zugänge zu öffentlichen Leistungen durch Kooperation zwischen Kreis und kreisangehörigem Raum und die Entwicklung eines Modells für die gegenseitige Vertretung auf IT-Basis zwischen zwei Kommunen zu unterstützen und dann deren Umsetzung zu begleiten.
Das dreijährige EU-Projekt hat Anfang September begonnen und wird vom Zweckverband „Elektronische Verwaltung in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern“ (eGo-MV) geleitet. Weitere Projektpartner sind die Stadt Neubukow, die Ämter Neubukow-Salzhaff und Lützow-Lübstorf, die Gemeinde Feldberger Seenlandschaft sowie der Landkreis Mecklenburgische Seenplatte. Ziel des Projektes ist erstens, den Zugang für Bürger zu öffentlichen Leistungen – auch durch die Einbindung des Kreises – zu erleichtern. Zweitens soll die gemeinsame Nutzung von Ressourcen auf IT-Basis erprobt werden, um sich gegenseitig vertreten zu können. Denn insbesondere kleinere Kommunalverwaltungen haben zunehmend zu wenig Ressourcen, um ihre Aufgaben qualitätsgerecht zu erbringen.
Im Rahmen des Projektes fand am 26.10. eine Study Tour statt, bei der sich die Projektpartner über das „Rollende Bürgerbüro“ der Stadt Wittstock/Dosse informiert haben, das dort derzeit erprobt wird. Ziel war es, aus den Erfahrungen für die Umsetzung zu lernen.
Im nächsten Schritt werden von den Projektpartnern die Leistungen ausgewählt, die mobil und/oder dezentral erbracht werden sollen. Dies wird im Januar nächsten Jahres im Rahmen eines Workshops erfolgen. Dann soll mit der konkreten technischen und organisatorischen Umsetzung begonnen werden.
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.4 EU-Projekt "COMPATeGov.de"
At the core of the COMPATeGov-project the question is which competences are necessary for public personnel to transform the public administration with e-government. In the project a European competence model for e-government is developed which therefore researches the competences, that are changing and newly arising in the context of e-government. In the course of the project so far, a survey and several workshops in the project countries (Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, and Romania) have been conducted. The thereby obtained results have been presented and discussed on numerous occasions with e-government practitioners, consultants, and academics in these countries. Considering these discussions a first draft of the competence model has been developed.
The results derived so far – in particular the national reports on the state-of-the-art of e-government competences – have been prepared for the website and can be explored on the project website at http://www.compategov.eu. A first draft of the e-government competence model will be available there in the upcoming days. E-government experts from practice and academia are invited to participate in the discussion in a designated forum that can be reached via the website. The competence model will thereby be validated and enhanced.
During the next stages of the COMPATeGov project, training materials will be adapted, a curriculum will be developed, and pilot sessions will be conducted, which are specifically designed according to the competence model. In parallel, the competence model itself will be advanced and its application to specific job profiles will be showcased.
For all project-related questions please contact Sirko Schulz (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), research associate at the IfG.CC.
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1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publication
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P.1 Neuerscheinung: Brüggemeier, M./Lenk, K. (Hg.): Bürokratieabbau im Verwaltungsvollzug: Better Regulation zwischen Go-Government und No-Government
Im September ist Band 12 „Bürokratieabbau im Verwaltungsvollzug“ der Buchreihe „E-Government und die Erneuerung des öffentlichen Sektors“ im Verlag edition sigma Berlin erschienen, die von Klaus Lenk, Martin Brüggemeier und Tino Schuppan, wissenschaftlicher Direktor des IfG.CC, herausgegeben wird.
Von Seiten vieler Bürger, vieler Unternehmen und sogar der Verwaltung selbst werden oft die zahlreichen Kosten und Lasten beklagt, die heute im Kontakt mit staatlichen Stellen entstehen. Die Autoren dieses Buchs verfolgen das Ziel, Wege zu einer einfacheren, kostengünstigeren und weniger spürbaren Verwaltung aufzuzeigen und gangbar zu machen. Es geht um eine »Better Regulation«, die sich nicht auf Normenkontrolle beschränkt, sondern das organisatorische Potenzial von E-Government strategisch einbezieht und zum verwaltungsinternen Umbau im Hinblick auf eine einfachere Verwaltung nutzt. Die Beiträge illustrieren anschaulich, wie Zugangswege zur Verwaltung und Geschäftsprozesse vereinfacht oder ganz überflüssig werden können: An die Stelle eines »Go-Government« mit persönlichem Erscheinen im Rathaus oder in der Arbeitsagentur tritt ein „One-Stop-Government“ oder gar ein kompletter Interventions-Verzicht (»No-Government«). Der Band wendet sich an Verwaltungspraktiker, Politiker, Verbände, Berater und Wissenschaftler, die sich mit Bürokratieabbau, Besserer Rechtsetzung und E-Government befassen und nach neuen Perspektiven für die Staats- und Verwaltungsmodernisierung suchen.
In diesem Band ist auch der Beitrag "Reduktion von Verwaltungslasten durch einheitliche Behördenrufnummern. Erfahrungen und Entwicklungsstand in den EU-Mitgliedstaaten“ von Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan erschienen. Darin beschreibt er Einheitliche Behördenrufnummern (EBN) als Grenzstellen, die zwischen der Umwelt und dem System Verwaltung vermitteln. Anschließend zeigt er auf, welche EU-Mitgliedstaaten über eine EBN verfügen. Im Weiteren werden Länder mit EBN einer weiteren Analyse hinsichtlich der Kriterien unterzogen, die besonders relevant sind, um Verwaltungslasten zu reduzieren, wie z.B. Angebotsbreite und -tiefe sowie Erreichbarkeit. In der Schlussbetrachtung schreibt er EBN das Potenzial zu, zur zentralen Informations- und Wissensdrehscheibe an der Grenzstelle zur (Verwaltungs-)Umwelt zu werden. Gerade in Deutschland gehört die D115 zu den wenigen funktionierenden ebenenübergreifenden E-Government-Projekten, die zeitnah und für den Bürger sichtbar umgesetzt wurden und in den nächsten Jahren schrittweise ausgedehnt werden sollen.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.edition-sigma.de/Detailshow.php?ISBN=978-3-89404-842-6
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1.3 Veranstaltungen/Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
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V.1 Stuttgart, Deutschland, 12.10.: Strategiegespräch des IT-Planungsrates
Am 12.10. fand ein Strategiegespräch des IT-Planungsrates mit Vertretern der Fachministerkonferenzen, der Arbeitsgruppe 3 des IT-Gipfels „Innovative IT-Angebote des Staates“, aus Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft und den Berufsverbänden für den öffentlichen Dienst statt. Mit dem Gespräch wurde der Dialog über seine Maßnahmen und Pläne fortgesetzt, den der IT-Planungsrat auf seiner letztjährigen Klausurtagung mit Vertretern der Wissenschaft, der Wirtschaft sowie der Politik und Verwaltung begonnen hatte. Basis für die Gespräche bildete das Memorandum, das der IT Planungsrat im Juni 2011 veröffentlicht hatte. In diesem Memorandum hat der IT-Planungsrat zu seinen Handlungsschwerpunkten für den Zeitraum 2012 bis 2015 die Rahmenbedingungen für ebenenübergreifendes E-Government beschrieben. Zudem fokussiert der IT-Planungsrat seine Arbeit auf Querschnittsthemen des E-Government. Ein Leitgedanke ist dabei der Aufbau einer föderalen IT-Infrastruktur in Deutschland, die mit Basiskomponenten, Sicherheitsniveaus und Standards die Grundlage für die Entwicklung und den Betrieb von Fachverfahren bildet, die die Fachressorts in Bund, Ländern und Kommunen benötigen.
Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan, wissenschaftlicher Direktor des IfG.CC, war als wissenschaftlicher Vertreter eingeladen, um aus dieser Perspektive die diversen Vorhaben des IT-PLR zu kommentieren. Als wichtigen Punkt wurde eingebracht, dass es zunächst entscheidend ist, sich ebenenübergreifend darauf zu verständigen, was eine föderale Infrastruktur ist, was alles dazu zählt und wie diese gesteuert werden soll. Pointiert formuliert, ist nicht nur zu klären, wer die neue „Produktionsstraße“ aufbaut, sondern wer sie auch pflegt. Wichtig scheint zu sein, dass nicht nur technische Komponenten zu einer Infrastruktur gezählt werden, sondern auch Informationsbestände und ggf. wieder verwendbare Prozessbausteine oder ggf. auch Shared Services.
Auf der am Folgetag stattfindenden 6. Sitzung des IT-Planungsrats wurden Themen wie Open Government und die Leitlinie für Informationssicherheit diskutiert. Zudem wurde über die erste Umsetzungsplanung zur Nationalen E-Government Strategie beraten.
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V.2 Berlin, Deutschland, 18.10.: BITKOM, Arbeitskreis E-Government
Am 18.10. hielt Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan auf der Sitzung des Arbeitskreises E-Government von BITKOM e.V. einen Impulsvortrag zum Thema „Neue Kompetenzen für E-Government“, in dem er aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse des IfG.CC vorstellte. Bezug genommen wurde auf erste Ergebnisse aus dem ISPRAT-Forschungsprojekt „E-Kompetenzen“, dass das IfG.CC gemeinsam mit der Hochschule Speyer mit Prof. Hill ausführt. Das Projekt setzt sich mit neuen Kompetenzen auf der Ausführungsebene der Verwaltung auseinander. Hintergrund ist, dass E-Government immer mehr genutzt wird, um neue vernetzte Organisationsstrukturen aufzubauen. Konkrete Varianten dieser Organisationsformen sind One Stop Government (wie z.B. die Umsetzung eines Einheitlichen Ansprechpartners) und Shared Service Center. Um die Modernisierungspotenziale von E-Government auszuschöpfen, werden von allen Beschäftigungsgruppen der Verwaltung neue Kompetenzen gefordert – fachliche, fachlich-methodische und insbesondere auch soziale Kompetenzen, die jedoch im Einzelnen noch unklar sind.
Prof. Schuppan wurde gebeten, als Experte an der Arbeitskreissitzung teilzunehmen. Mit seiner empirisch fundierten Expertise und der Betrachtung von E-Government aus einer konsequenten Gestaltungsperspektive besteht die Möglichkeit, Impulse für die Entwicklung und Umsetzung von E-Government-Projekten zu geben.
Im weiteren Verlauf der Arbeitskreissitzung wurde über weitere Themen, wie z.B. Dokumentenmanagement in der öffentlichen Verwaltung und P23R (Prozessdatenbeschleuniger) diskutiert. Hauptaktivität des BITKOM-Arbeitskreises E-Government ist es, Stellungnahmen zum E-Government-Gesetz und zur Standardisierungspolitik des Bundes sowie der Länder abzugeben. Darüber hinaus spricht der Arbeitskreis Empfehlungen zu Open Government aus und unterstützt gemeinsam mit dem Bundesministerium des Innern aktuell den Open Data Wettbewerb „Apps4Deutschland“.
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V.3 Potsdam, Deutschland, 31.10.: Vortrag für südafrikanische Delegation
Mittlerweile ist es Tradition, dass sich südafrikanische Delegationen der Universität Stellenbosch (Südafrika), bestehend aus Professoren, Mitarbeiter und Studenten, an der Universität Potsdam aufhalten und das IfG.CC in diesem Rahmen eGovernment-Veranstaltungen durchführt. Am 31.10. hielt Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan, wissenschaftlicher Direktor des IfG.CC, einen Vortrag über den Umsetzungsstand von E-Government in Deutschland. Vor allem ging es um neue IT-ermöglichte Organisationsmodelle und neue Steuerungsmöglichkeiten.
Auch wurde der Transfer von eGovernment von westlichen Industrieländern nach Afrika diskutiert. Südafrika ist deshalb relevant, weil es für Gesamt-Afrika als Vorbild gilt und von dort aus entsprechende Lösungen in andere, weniger entwickelte Länder Afrikas südlich der Sahara transferiert werden können. Interessiert war die Gruppe um Prof. Johan Burger auch an den Forschungsergebnissen, die am IfG.CC generiert wurden, z.B. zu den Themen eGovernment-Skill-Management oder Shared Service Center.
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V.4 Universität Potsdam, Deutschland, WS 2011/2012: Masterkurs „Public Management A“
Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan übernimmt im Wintersemester 2011/20112 an der Universität Potsdam die Lehre im Bereich Public und Nonprofit Management für Prof. Dr. Isabella Proeller. Im Rahmen dieser Lehrstuhlvertretung bietet er den Kurs „Public Management A“ an, der als Einstiegskurs für betriebs-, verwaltungs- und politikwissenschaftliche Masterstudiengänge konzipiert ist.
Der Kurs führt in die Grundlagen des Managements öffentlicher Organisationen ein. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Frage, wie öffentliche Organisationen geführt und insbesondere wie Veränderungen in diesen Organisationen gesteuert werden können. Dabei werden Aspekte der Steuerung von und in öffentlichen Verwaltungen sowie Ziele und Wirkungen moderner Steuerungsinstrumente thematisiert. Das inhaltliche Spektrum reicht von Strategischem Management, Performance Management über Human Ressource Management und Organisation bis hin zu Rechnungswesen und Management des Wandels. Als besonderer Bereich des Public Managements wird Krisenmanagement behandelt. Grundlage dieser Veranstaltung sind moderne Krisen (bspw. aktuelle Eurokrise oder EHEC), die ad hoc strategische Entscheidungen, besonderes Management und Leadership erfordern.
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V.5 Ankündigung: Universität Potsdam, WS 2011/2012: Masterkurs „Public Management in an Information Age: An Introduction to eGovernment”
In diesem Wintersemester bieten Mitarbeiter des IfG.CC wieder einen Masterkurs im Rahmen des englischsprachigen Programms "Master of Public Management" (MPM) an der Universität Potsdam an.
Insbesondere wird in dem Kurs eine organisationstheoretische wie auch modernisierungsbezogene Einbettung von eGovernment vorgenommen. Einen besonderen Schwerpunkt bilden die Themen IT-Einsatz in Entwicklungsländern (ICT4D), vernetzte Verwaltung sowie Skill- and Change Management. Das Wissen wird z.T. fallstudienorientiert vermittelt.
Bei der Organisation der Kurse arbeitet das IfG.CC eng mit dem Potsdam Center for Policy and Management (PCPM) zusammen, das an der Universität Potsdam verschiedene Masterprogramme durchführt. Das IfG.CC bietet bereits seit einigen Jahren in verschiedenen Master-Programmen Kurse und Seminare zu eGovernment- und verwandten Themen an. In den letzten Jahren haben Studierende aus mehr als 20 Ländern in Europa, Lateinamerika, Asien und Afrika an diesen Kursen teilgenommen.
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1.4 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen & Veranstaltungen / Conferences & events supported by the IfG.CC
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K.1 Ankündigung: Rome, Italy: 11.-13.04.2012, 16th IRSPM Conference
Seit mehreren Jahren unterstützt und leitet das IfG.CC das eGovernment Panel der IRSPM.
Vom 13. bis 15.04.2012 findet in Rom/Italien das 16. Forschungssymposium der "International Research Society for Public Management" (IRSPM) zum Thema "Contradictions in Public Management. Managing in volatile times" 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 "Public Management in volatile times: e-government as enabler of public sector reform" steht.
Panel-Beiträge können u.a. zu folgenden Themen und Fragestellungen eingereicht werden: nature and impact of ICT-enabled changes in the public sector and its external relationships, and the implications for public management. How could ICT-enabled changes in government and its relationships with citizens, businesses and NGOs be conceptualised, and what are the managerial, governmental and democratic implications? Which theoretical lenses could be used to help us understand and explain what is happening in government and its relationships with citizens, businesses and NGOs, as a result of the use of ICTs in these volatile times?
Detaillierte Informationen zum Panel finden Sie hier:
http://www.irspm2012.com/panel/PublicManagementInVolatile%20times.pdf
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K.2 Announcement: Cotonou, Benin: 23.-25.05.2012, eLearning Africa 2012 Conference
IfG.CC supports the eLearning Africa 2012 Conference in Cotonou, Benin
The IfG.CC supports the eLearning Africa 2012 Conference which will take place from 23rd to 25th May 2012 in Cotonou, Benin. The conference and exhibition focuses on the key themes of sustainable technologies and infrastructure; eLearning for sustainable communities; sustainable change management; eLearning and sustainable resources; and sustainable economy, culture and society in Africa.
As the largest gathering of eLearning and ICT-supported education and training professionals in Africa, participants are able to develop multinational and cross-industry contacts and enhance their knowledge, expertise and abilities. The conference includes plenary sessions with experts, presentations and special focus sessions, practical demonstrations, discussions and debates on specific topics, as well as various informal networking opportunities where participants can share their experiences, ideas, new information and perspectives.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.elearning-africa.com/
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1.5 In eigener Sache / On our owns 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.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.research.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=78&lang=de
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E.3 Das IfG.CC sucht weitere Mitarbeiter/-innen für den Geschäftsbereich "Prozessmanagement"
Für unseren Geschäftsbereich "Prozessmanagement"suchen wir weitere Mitarbeiter/-innen für die Analyse und Modellierung von Geschäftsprozessen und die Entwicklung von Desktop-, Online- und Mobile-Anwendungen.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/IFGCC_Stellenausschreibung_PM&SE_2011.pdf
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2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats/Key Issue of the Month:
eGovernment in den USA/eGovernment in the USA
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In den USA begrenzen die fehlenden finanziellen Ressourcen weiterhin die Spielräume staatlichen Handelns: Trotz anziehender Konjunktur sinkt die Arbeitslosigkeit nur langsam; öffentliche Haushalte sind hoch verschuldet und von Zahlungsunfähigkeit bedroht. Vor diesem Hintergrund steht der Anfang August von Präsident Obama ernannte CIO, Steven VanRoekel, vor einer schwierigen Aufgabe. Der ehemalige Geschäftsführer von Microsoft plant, Ausgaben der Verwaltung durch den Einsatz von IT zu reduzieren, zugleich aber Verwaltungsdienste zu verbessern. Noch unter dem vorherigen CIO Vivek Kundra wurde Ende letzten Jahres ein 25-Punkte-Reformplan beschlossen. Einer der Schwerpunkte ist, das Projektmanagement großer IT-Vorhaben zu verbessern, indem integrierte Projektgruppen, eine Best-Practice-Plattform, Leitfäden zur Auftragsvergabe und eine flexible IT-Budgetierung eingeführt werden. Darüber hinaus ist geplant, Shared Services über Cloud-Computing-Lösungen zu realisieren. Zudem sieht der Plan vor, keine E-Government-Projekte mehr weiterzuführen, die sich unterdurchschnittlich entwickeln, d.h. die finanzielle und zeitliche Vorgaben nicht erreichen. Von diesen Kürzungen sind auch Projekte betroffen, die im Rahmen von „Open Government“ umgesetzt wurden (wir berichteten in der Mai-Ausgabe des Infobriefs).
Dennoch wurden auf der Ebene der Bundesstaaten zahlreiche Initiativen und Projekte gestartet, von denen wir einige in dieser Ausgabe des Infobriefs vorstellen. Ein Bereich ist Telemedizin. Hier ist ein Schwerpunkt die Versorgung von Menschen in ländlichen Gebieten mit medizinischen Leistungen. Diese werden auf spezielle Zielgruppen zugeschnitten, wie z.B. American Indians und Alaska Natives, welche überdurchschnittlich im Vergleich zu anderen Bevölkerungsgruppen an Herzerkrankungen, Diabetes oder verschiedenen psychischen Erkrankungen leiden. Ein weiteres Projekt wurde in Nebraska mit der Nebraska Health Information Initiative (NeHII) aufgesetzt. Hierbei handelt es sich um ein landesweites System, mit dem verschiedene Institutionen Patienteninformationen austauschen. 65 kleine Krankenhäuser wurden als sogenannte critical access hospitals (CAHs) eingestuft. Kriterien für die Einstufung waren u.a., dass ein 24-Stunden-Notdienst verfügbar und das nächste Krankenhaus mindestens 35 Meilen entfernt ist. 14 von ihnen wurden im September an das NeHII angeschlossen. Ziel ist es, alle diese CAHs über das Gesundheitsinformationssystem miteinander zu vernetzen.
Ein weiteres wichtiges Thema in den USA sind derzeit E-Government-Services im Zusammenhang mit Steuererklärungen. Hintergrund ist, dass ab Januar 2012 die meisten Steuerzahler verpflichtet sind, Erklärungen elektronisch einzureichen. Hierzu benötigt der Steuerzahler eine sog. Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN). Die Behörden weisen derzeit verstärkt auf die neuen Services hin, da es bis zu 45 Tage dauern kann, bis die EFIN zugeteilt wird. In diesem Zusammenhang hat die Finanzbehörde in Minnesota ein E-Service-System freigeschaltet. Zusätzlich zu den bisherigen Online-Angeboten (wie z.B. Einreichen von Steuerklärungen, Bezahlen von Steuern) können Unternehmer jetzt selbst ihre Kontaktdaten aktualisieren oder Erklärungen der vergangenen Jahre einsehen.
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2.1 Telehealth Touted For Native American Healthcare Delivery
Expanded services in American Indian and Alaska Native communities could improve healthcare quality and reduce costs, says Indian Health Service official.
Developing policies that will eliminate barriers to the adoption of telehealth technology, such as expanding broadband services and providing resources to help implement the technology, will enable more American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) to access healthcare in a cost effective and efficient way, according to Howard Hays, acting chief information officer for the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36508&Itemid=128
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2.2 14 critical access hospitals link to Nebraska HIE
Within the past month, 14 critical access hospitals have joined the Nebraska Health Information Initiative (NeHII), Nebraska's statewide health information exchange.
Powered by the Axolotl HIE platform from OptumInsight, NeHII electronically delivers clinical information at the point of care, integrating a wide variety of patient clinical data including laboratory results, ER reports, discharge summaries, radiology reports, progress notes, transcription, medications and other medical information.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36509&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36507&Itemid=128
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2.3 IRS urges tax professionals to prepare for new rules
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) advised tax professionals and tax firms that do not have Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs) to start the process to obtain EFINs now so they can meet new e-file requirements for 2012.
Starting in January 2012, any paid preparer or firm that reasonably anticipates preparing and filing 11 or more Form 1040 series returns, Form 1041 returns, or a combination of Form 1040 series returns and Form 1041 returns generally must use IRS e-file. Their clients who file these forms, however, may independently choose to file by paper.
To become an Authorized IRS e-file Providers, preparers must create an e-Services account, submit an EFIN application and pass a suitability check. The approval process can take 45 days or more. For a firm or an individual, only one EFIN is needed.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36607&Itemid=128
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2.4 Minnesota Department of Revenue launches new e-Services system
The Minnesota Department of Revenue launched its new e-Services online system. This new system is replacing e-File Minnesota and will offer a wider variety of services to 400,000 business taxpayers and tax preparers.
“We are pleased to offer an electronic system that meets the growing needs of taxpayers,” said Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans. “E-Services not only provides the ability for business taxpayers to file and pay their taxes, it also allows business taxpayers to update their contact information, register new accounts, and send the department secured messages.”
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36554&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36378&Itemid=128
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2.5 Microsoft und Google im Wettstreit um Behörden-Cloud
Um die Informatikbudgets staatlicher Stellen in den USA ist gerade eine Art Schlacht entbrannt, berichtet Technology Review in seiner Online-Ausgabe. Der öffentliche Sektor stellt schon traditionell einen der größten Käufer von Computertechnik und angeschlossenen Dienstleistungen dar. 75 Milliarden Dollar geben beispielsweise die USA dafür aus – jährlich. Und nun beginnt die Cloud ihren Siegeszug in diesem Bereich anzutreten, sei es nun auf Gemeinde-, Landes- oder Bundesebene.
Microsoft und Google versuchen, sich ein möglichst großes Stück von diesem Kuchen abzuschneiden. Dafür wird eine Armada an Verkaufsleuten beschäftigt, die Regierungsverantwortliche kontaktiert. Jeder Erfolg wird in Pressemitteilungen verbreitet. Einige der Ausschreibungen enden dagegen vor Gericht: So hat Google das US-Innenministerium verklagt, um einen rund 60 Millionen Dollar schweren Deal mit Microsoft zu verhindern.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36482&Itemid=128
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2.6 Hawaii: Roadmap for transforming state IT systems
The state has released a report detailing its information technology (IT) assessment, a critical component in the Abercrombie Administration’s long-term plan to transform technology.
The assessment, which includes a Baseline Assessment and Benchmarking Report, was conducted by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) in close collaboration with all state departments.
The assessment is the first phase of the state’s multi-year initiative to modernize its information technology and information resource management (IRM) systems.
The goal of the state’s technology transformation initiative is to make government more efficient and improve services for the people of Hawaii while reducing costs.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36341&Itemid=128
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3. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
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3.1 IT-Planungsrat beschließt Schwerpunktprogramm zur Umsetzung der Nationalen E-Gov't-Strategie
Der IT-Planungsrat hat am 13. Oktober 2011 nach umfassender Beratung mit Fachministerkonferenzen, Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft, kommunaler Seite und Verbänden das Schwerpunktprogramm zur Umsetzung der Nationalen E-Government-Strategie beschlossen.
Der Vorsitzende des Gremiums Dr. Herbert O. Zinell, Amtschef des Innenministeriums Baden-Württemberg, stellt fest: "Der Auf- und Ausbau einer föderalen IT-Infrastruktur ist für Bürger und Wirtschaft von hoher Bedeutung. Wir nutzen dafür das sichere Verbindungsnetz der Verwaltungen von Bund, Ländern und Kommunen. Wir wollen unser Regierungshandeln transparenter gestalten, Bürgern und Wirtschaft offene Daten der Verwaltung geben und sie an politischen Entscheidungen beteiligen."
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36535&Itemid=128
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3.2 Parlamentarischer Staatssekretär Dr. Schröder: Für eine verbesserte Kommunikation rund um Risiken, Katastrophen und Krisen
Der Parlamentarische Staatssekretär beim Bundesminister des Innern Dr. Ole Schröder hat anlässlich einer Fachtagung erklärt, die Risikokommunikationsstrukturen weiter auszubauen. In seiner Eröffnungsrede auf dem gemeinsam mit dem Forschungsforum Öffentliche Sicherheit der Freien Universität veranstalteten Fachkongress "Staatliche Risikokommunikation: Erwartungen, Transparenz, Vertrauen" sagte er: "Risikokommunikation ist ein ganz wesentlicher Bestandteil staatlichen Handelns. Gerade in der Krise erwartet der Bürger, dass der Staat ihn zuverlässig über die Lage informiert und entsprechende Maßnahmen ergreift. Die Schutzpflicht des Staates kann heute jedoch nur durch ein Zusammenspiel von Wirtschaft, Politik, Wissenschaft, Medien und Bevölkerung realisiert werden."
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36546&Itemid=128
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3.3 Elektronische Rechnungen - Digitale Signatur ist nicht mehr Pflicht
Ein neues Gesetz verringert die Anforderungen an elektronische Rechnungen. Aufzwingen lassen sollte man sich solche Rechnungen aber nicht, sagen Steuerberater.
Nun haben Bundesrat und Bundestag dem Steuervereinfachungsgesetz 2011 doch noch zugestimmt und damit auch dem vereinfachten elektronischen Rechnungsversand, der noch für 2011 gelten soll. Damit verringern sich die formalen Anforderungen an elektronische Rechnungen. Die Neuregelungen sind rückwirkend für alle Umsätze ab 1. Juli 2011 anwendbar. Rechnungsaussteller können nun auf eine digitale Signatur verzichten. Rechnungsempfänger können frei wählen, wie sie die Echtheit und Unversehrtheit digitaler Daten gegenüber dem Fiskus belegen.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36581&Itemid=128
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3.4 Bundesrat könnte Breitband für alle bringen
Eine Verpflichtung der Wirtschaft, allen Haushalten einen schnellen Internetzugang zu ermöglichen, könnte über den Bundesrat in die laufende Novellierung des Telekommunikationsgesetzes (TKG) eingebaut werden. Davon geht der IT-Beauftragte der CDU/CSU-Bundestagsfraktion, Georg Nüßlein, aus. "SPD, Grüne und die CSU haben den Wunsch, einen Breitband-Universaldienst einzuführen", erklärte der CSU-Politiker. Es sei daher zu erwarten, dass entsprechende Anträge trotz des Unmuts in der Wirtschaft von der Länderkammer kämen. Auch die Linken haben sich bereits für eine entsprechende Ausweitung der Universaldienstbestimmungen ausgesprochen, während die FDP bei den Gesprächen über die TKG-Reform ihr Veto eingelegt hatte. Der Bundesrat muss der Gesetzesänderung zustimmen, da auch die Rechte der Länder berührt werden.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36600&Itemid=128
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3.5 Sicherheit im Cyberraum - eine gemeinsame Aufgabe von Staat, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft
Bundesinnenminister Dr. Hans-Peter Friedrich sprach am 25. Oktober auf der Handelsblattkonferenz in Berlin über Sicherheitspolitik und Verteidigungsindustrie und legte den Schwerpunkt seiner Rede auf die Schutzbedürftigkeit des Cyberraumes vor Hackern.
"Man muss sich darüber im Klaren sein, dass 40 % - so wird geschätzt - unseres weltweiten ökonomischen Produktivitätsfortschrittes auf dem Netz basiert. Umgekehrt heißt das aber, dass der Ausfall oder die Manipulation der Systeme zu gigantischen Schäden führen können", sagte Friedrich. Anhand von prominenten Beispielen der jüngsten Vergangenheit - wie die Attacke durch die Schadsoftware "Stuxnet", den Angriff auf die Infrastruktur eines Staates durch Botnetze und die öffentliche Verbreitung von Nutzerdaten eines sozialen Netzwerkes - verdeutlichte Friedrich dann, welche Dimension die Gefahr durch Kriminelle im Internet erlangen kann. Und er betonte die internationale Reichweite: Durch die weltweite Vernetzung ergebe sich eine weltweite Verwundbarkeit, so dass sich auch Cyber-Angriffe in anderen Ländern mittelbar auf Deutschland auswirken könnten.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36650&Itemid=1
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3.6 Brandenburg State creates Germany’s first telemedicine network for high-risk patients
A telemedicine network to treat high-risk cardiology patients was presented to the public on 12 October 2011 in a clinic in Cottbus, a city in the German state of Brandenburg. The network enables doctors to monitor heart patients remotely, 24 hours a day and seven days a week, from telemedicine centres in Cottbus and in the State Hospital of Brandenburg/Havel, the two sites of the telemedicine network.
The network was jointly developed by a German telecommunication company, the University Hospital Charité of Berlin and a medical and information technology supplier in Teltow to monitor up to 500 high-risk patients with advanced chronic heart failure. The project will be funded with a total of €1.53 million from the economic stimulus package (Kojucturpaket II) and, thus, with subsidies from the German federal state and separate German states.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36649&Itemid=1
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4. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
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4.1 Netherland: Open data portal launched to facilitate the re-use of open government data
On 15 September 2011, Minister Piet Hein Donner of the Ministry of Interior and Kingdom Relations (Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties - BZK, in Dutch) officially launched the open data portal of the Dutch Government, http://data.overheid.nl. Using this portal, anyone can locate and freely re-use Government data.
The Government has vast amounts of information covering such matters as the environment, buildings, population and infrastructure. Much of this information is open data, which means that it is freely available to anyone to use and republish as they wish, without restrictions from copyright, patents or other control methods.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36374&Itemid=128
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4.2 Estonia remains i-voting's lonely pioneer
Swiss elections rarely capture the international imagination. However this year's general involves a daring technological leap. Switzerland will allow its citizens to vote remotely on the public internet in a binding election - but only if they live overseas. it is only the second country in Europe to make this official step.
In the 13 years since European jurisdictions (led by Germany) first started testing internet voting, early hopes - and hype - for the technology have been thoroughly dashed. The UK's experience is typical: i-voting put on indefinite hold after early trials showed it generated little or no extra turnout but posed potentially serious problems.
There's one shining exception, in a Baltic former Soviet republic. Estonians have been offered internet voting in five binding elections since 2005, for Parliament, President, national referendum and local authorities. In the most recent, just under a quarter of voters took up the offer.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36384&Itemid=128
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4.3 Ireland: Limerick: IT training scheme to tackle digital divide
More than 800 people across Limerick are set to receive free IT training thanks to a €1.8m government scheme.
Limerick Community Connect - which exists to bring communities together - is one of only 20 non-profit groups in Ireland selected by Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte to get funding to tackle the ‘digital divide’.
Under the scheme, senior citizens, those with disabilities and the unemployed will be prioritised for computer courses in November
The scheme - codenamed BenefIT 3 - will run in community centres and libraries across the city.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36444&Itemid=128
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4.4 Europe struggling to fight cyber crime
Faced with increasing cyber attacks, the EU is looking at a new law criminalising the use of 'zombie' computers and is setting up a 'cybercrime' centre and special teams of IT firefighters to prevent further attacks.
Notoriously slow in its reaction to world events, the EU has even more difficulties when it comes to adapting its legislation and institutions to the fast-changing online environment.
A draft law put forward by the EU commission in 2010 on criminalising the spread of malicious software used to launch attacks on government or private company servers is only in the early stages of parliamentary work and still has to be agreed with member states.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36458&Itemid=128
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4.5 Poland: Electronic service launched to amend the register of voters using ePUAP
A new version of the service to make changes to the register of voters has been made available through the electronic Platform of Public Administration Services (ePUAP), the one-stop shop that facilitates eGovernment services in Poland, it was announced on 20 September 2011.
The Ministry of the Interior and Administration in collaboration with the National Electoral Office has created the service 'Append to the register of voters'. This service provides a free, simple and convenient method of communication for citizens with the relevant municipal office, and between different municipal offices.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36467&Itemid=128
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4.6 Denmark: New online medical handbook for patients proves very popular
From its launch on 6 September 2011 until the end of that month, Denmark's official online Patient's Handbook was used by nearly 130 000 unique visitors.
The Patient's Handbook has more than 3000 articles written by more than 50 specialists and general practitioners, and is completely free of advertisements and commercial interests. It also contains about 2000 illustrations in the form of medical drawings, radiographs, animations and photographs concerning health and disease issues.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36573&Itemid=128
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5. eGovernment weltweit / eGovernment world wide
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5.1 India builds world's largest biometric ID database
Details of how some of the world's most underprivileged people could be brought government services for the first time with the help of biometric identification technologies are to emerge at this year's Biometrics 2011 conference, opening in Westminster [London, UK] on October 18.
"Face in the Crowd" facial recognition systems, which use high definition cameras to identify people in controlled settings such as a border post or informal situations such as a crowd on a railway station platform, are underpinning a universal citizen ID system being rolled out across India's 1.2 billion population.
The Unique Identification Authority of India's (UIDAI) Aadhaar program - taken from the Sanskrit word for base or foundation - will create the world's largest database of individuals at an estimated cost of up to US$4.4bn. It will use multiple types of biometric data including retina scans, fingerprints and multiple facial images. A consortium consisting of Accenture with software firm Daon and Indian outsourcing specialist MindTree was one of three technology groups selected last year to build the system.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36540&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36339&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36349&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36425&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36567&Itemid=128
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5.2 Canada: Full electronic medical records still 20 years away
Lack of training and funding for health professionals in small offices and health centres are hobbling EMR push, experts say.
Don't hold your breath over Canadian doctors fully adopting an electronic medical record (EMR) system any time soon. Health information and technology experts say it will likely take another 20 years or more before the e-health dream is fully realized in the country.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36365&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36376&Itemid=128
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5.3 Australia: Health department issues PCEHR legislation draft
The federal government has released draft legislation for its $466.7 million Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records (PCEHR) project, following the release of the Concept of Operations document earlier in September.
Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, said the draft had been released for public consultation and outlined the process for consumers, healthcare providers and data sources to register for the e-health system.
"For the first time patients will have control over who accesses their information -- and further they will know who has accessed their medical records, and the exact time that record was accessed," Roxon said in a statement.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36333&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36381&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36350&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36404&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36578&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36489&Itemid=128
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5.4 Botswana: Government working to close digital divide
Lack of basic infrastructure is one of the many hindrances to taking advantage of the new information technology and communication (ICT) tools, says Permanent Secretary to the President, Eric Molale, who is also the chairman of the e-Government Board.
"Challenges in ICT are many, especially for countries of our development stature that are mainly factor-driven or just transiting to efficiency-driven economies," Molale said.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36383&Itemid=128
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5.5 Kuwait hosts cyber security conference
The Arabian Conference on Information and Communications Security (ACICS) was launched on October 3 at the Al-Raya Ballroom under the auspices of the Prime Minister HH Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah. The two-day conference is due to include exhibitions presented by the participating institutions.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the conference, Minister of Information and Communication and Chairman of the Central Agency for Information Technology Salem Al-Othaina announced, "This conference is being held at the time when information and communications security has changed from a technical issue of IT to a national security issue that is addressed with the greatest importance by political leaders. The United States and European Union have established special departments for information and communications security and for countering electronic crimes and terror. Many states envisage having such departments in the future.”
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36372&Itemid=128
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5.6 Egypt unveils e-gov centre
Egypt’s IT industry body ITIDA has announced the launch of its new Egyptian e-Signature Competence Centre. The centre is described as the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, and is designed to provide support and services to countries in the region looking to set up e-government and digital identity initiatives.
The facility is manned by skilled software and information security engineers, and strives to develop partnerships via innovative software solutions, thorough data analysis and support and consultation.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36443&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36415&Itemid=128
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6. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen im laufenden Monat / Selected events in the current month
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6.1 11.-13.11., Mumbai, India: 7th Annual International Telemedicine Congress 2011 - Telemedicon ‘11
International Telemedicine Congress - Telehealth 2.0 - Taking beyond the pilot phase - Leveraging technology for Chronic Disease Management The congress offers an opportunity to its delegates to cover all aspects of telehealth and mHealth from the practitioner and providers point of view.
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http://www.telemedicon11.com/index.php
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6.2 17.-18.11., Poznań, Poland: 6th European Ministerial eGovernment Conference
6th European Ministerial eGovernment Conference - 'Borderless eGovernment Services for Europeans'
The Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission are organising in close co-operation the sixth Ministerial eGovernment Conference with the theme 'Borderless eGovernment Services for Europeans'.
The conference will attract approximately 900 stakeholders from around the world: ministers from EU Member States, officials from national, regional and local administrations, industry representatives, civil society and experts.
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http://www.egov2011.pl/egov2011/public/main/
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6.3 22.-23.11., Prague, Czech Republic: Information Security Solutions Europe - ISSE 2011
ISSE is an independent, interdisciplinary security conference and exhibition for the presentation and discussion of technical, commercial, organisational, legal and political concepts for information security as well as privacy and data protection.
The focus of ISSE is on security as a part of business processes and electronic transactions. One of the biggest challenges today is to manage security in applications: issues like return on investment, total cost of ownership, risk management as well as interoperability are of great importance.
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http://www.isse.eu.com/
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6.4 28.-30.11., Brussels, Belgium: The AEGIS project Final Workshop and 2nd International Conference
The AEGIS project Final Workshop and 2nd International Conference: 'Accessibility Reaching Everywhere'
The two events will bring together end-users (people with disabilities) as well as platform and application accessibility developers, representatives organisations, the Assistive Technology industry and policy makers. Since 2008, the AEGIS consortium has been developing an Open Accessibility Framework comprising open accessibility interfaces, user interface components, developer tools, end-user applications and prototype accessibility solutions for desktops, rich Internet applications and mobile devices.
The project's Final Workshop on 28 November 2011 will focus on the realisations of the AEGIS (Open Accessibility Everywhere: Groundwork, Infrastructure, Standards) project and provide attendees the opportunity to try out all outcomes of the project. The demonstrated products offer barrier-free access to desktop, mobile and web applications, are open source based and will be freely available.
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http://www.aegis-project.eu/
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6.5 28.-29.11., London, UK: eHealth and TeleMed 2011
eHealth and TeleMed 2011 - Raising the Standard - Improving care, cutting costs
The Conference is designed to bring together the whole of the health related teleservices community from frontline workers to national decision makers to discuss all aspects of teleservices.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/06tec01.php
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6.6 30.11.-01.12., Nairobi, Kenya: AfriHealth
The conference questions the extent of current research and development using ICT technology and the amount of effort being made to progress ICT developments in the African Healthcare arena.
The objective of the conference is to use IT to establish health care information systems cutting across primary, secondary and tertiary health care systems. AfriHealth also calls for the deployment of IT for the development of drug information and records, for the study and control of epidemics, for research and dissemination of information, for distance learning in the medical profession, and to reduce costs and improve productivity.
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http://aitecafrica.com/event/view/74
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Weitere Veranstaltungstermine / More event dates
Hier finden Sie weitere Termine im Monat November 2011 / Find here more events in the month of November 2011:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_last&year=2011&month=11
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Ihre Beiträge in unserem eGovernment-Infobrief / Your articles in our eGovernment Infoletter
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Wenn Sie daran interessiert sind, eine Präsentation, einen Aufsatz, eine wissenschaftliche Arbeit oder eine Veranstaltung zum Thema "eGovernment" einem internationalen Publikum auf unserer Competence Site oder im Infobrief zu präsentieren, schicken Sie bitte Ihren Beitrag an This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Ihre Werbung auf unserer Website oder im eGovernment-Infobrief / Paid announcements on our Website or in our eGovernment Infoletter
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Mehr als 500.00 Besucher aus aller Welt informieren sich jeden Monat auf unserer Website über aktuelle Entwicklungen im Bereich eGovernment. Unser monatlicher Infobrief erreicht mehr als 1.500 Empfänger. Wenn Sie daran interessiert sind, Informationen über sich oder über Ihr Unternehmen einem internationalen Publikum auf unserer Competence Site oder im Infobrief zu günstigen Konditionen zu präsentieren, schicken Sie bitte eine Anfrage per eMail an This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Impressum / Imprint
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Jahre IfG.CC 10 Jahre eGovernment-Forschung aus Deutschland |
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Years IfG.CC 10 Years eGovernment Research from Germany |
IfG.CC - The Potsdam eGovernment Competence Center c/o Universität Potsdam Universitätskomplex III Babelsberg August-Bebel-Straße 89 14482 Potsdam AG Potsdam VR 2336 Geschäftsführender Vorstand: Dr. Manfred J. Suhr und Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan |
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