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WedFeb052025
PH: Korean firms’ consortium to build urban infra, setup smart cities–BCDA
The Korean Government said a consortium of 23 public institutions and private companies has been established amid plans to build urban infrastructure and develop smart cities in the Philippines, according to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).
“The National Agency for Administrative City Construction [NAACC], led by Administrator KIM Hyeong Ryeol, is leveraging its expertise in the Administrative City Sejong development and international networks to support Korean companies entering the Philippine urban development market,” BCDA said in a statement on Monday.
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WedFeb052025
Datasonic scores extensions for Malaysian biometric passport supply contracts
Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) has extended a contract for Datasonic to supply the chips used in its biometric passports, polycarbonate biodata pages and passport booklets themselves by another year.
The chip deal adds 104.78 million Malaysian ringgits (approximately US$23.86 million) to the deal’s total value.
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TueFeb042025
IN: What is the role of AI in transforming smart cities?
AI and the Smart City Revolution: AI is revolutionising urban living by solving traffic, waste, and energy challenges. Ethical use, inclusivity, and privacy are key to harnessing its full potential in smart cities.
As urbanisation accelerates, the concept of smart cities has emerged as a sustainable solution to manage the growing complexities of modern urban life. Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in this transformation, offering innovative ways to address challenges, improve infrastructure, and enhance the quality of life for city residents.
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TueFeb042025
PK: IoT-based smart cities: the case of Lahore
The three parameters have been termed as 'deep determinants of economic growth' in the literature.
The first Safe City project had been established in Lahore with the cooperation and assistance of Huawei, honing technical skills of local police in curbing crimes. Against this backdrop, it is crucial to deeply understand geographical, cultural and institutional dynamics of the urban life in Lahore. The three parameters have been termed as 'deep determinants of economic growth' in the literature.
A literature review on the subject shows that the glistening concept of smart cities is directly linked with the internet-of-things (IoT) based smart governance. However, every city in the world has its own peculiar urban strengths and weaknesses, and Lahore is no exception.
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MonFeb032025
Transforming Urban India: Smart Cities' Mission and its Impact on Cities Like Pune
Urban India is currently in the midst of a dramatic transformation. In June 2015, the Indian government launched a flagship initiative called the Smart Cities Mission to develop 100 cities across India into more sustainable, livable, higher-tech societies through the use of enhanced data utilization, citizen engagement, and technology. Among the cities involved in the Smart Cities Mission, Pune has emerged as a leading example of urban innovation and transformation. Today we are providing an Odds96 review to explore its efforts, its mission,and achievements in becoming a smart city.
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MonFeb032025
SMCI: Revolutionizing Smart Cities! The Future of Urban Living Unveiled
As modern metropolises race toward a tech-driven future, SMCI (Smart City Management Infrastructure) emerges as a pivotal innovation set to transform urban landscapes across the globe. Designed to seamlessly integrate with existing smart city frameworks, SMCI offers a groundbreaking approach to urban planning, management, and sustainability.
At its core, SMCI provides real-time data integration, which allows city planners and administrators to monitor and manage various infrastructure components, ranging from public transportation systems to energy grids. This centralized system enables cities to optimize resource allocation, reduce carbon footprints, and improve public safety, ushering in a new era of intelligent governance.
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MonFeb032025
Major update on Saudi Arabia £400bn mega-project to build incredible desert city
Saudi Arabia shared a new update on the progress of its visionary Neom project, particularly on the construction of its futuristic mega-city, The Line.
Neom is an urban area being built by Saudia Arabia in Tabuk province and is part of plans to transform the country's predominately oil-based economy to one focused more on tourism.
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SunFeb022025
Smart Cities and Clean Sri Lanka: A shared vision for a sustainable future
Sri Lanka stands at a crossroads, where rapid urbanisation demands innovative solutions to ensure sustainable development. The Clean Sri Lanka initiative, launched on January 1, 2025, aims to address pressing environmental challenges while fostering socio-economic and ethical growth. This vision aligns closely with the objectives of Smart City initiatives, which leverage technology to enhance urban living. Together, these programmes hold the promise of transforming Sri Lanka into a cleaner, smarter, and more inclusive nation.
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SunFeb022025
ES: Barcelona’s Next Evolution? Meet the Gyokeres Challenge
The future of urban living is experiencing a paradigm shift as Barcelona ambitiously steps forward with a radical concept: the integration of Gyokeres technology in its city planning. Known for its architectural beauty and vibrant culture, Barcelona is now making waves in the world of smart city innovations.
At the heart of this transformation is the deployment of Gyokeres, a groundbreaking project focused on using real-time underground data to revolutionize urban infrastructure. This technology maps subterranean resources and utilities through advanced sensors and data analytics, allowing for a more adaptive and resilient city environment.
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SunFeb022025
VN: Binh Duong: Breakthrough in smart city construction to leverage technology and innovation
Developing a smart city is not only a strategic initiative for socio-economic advancement but also a goal embraced by the Party Committee, the government, and the people of Binh Duong province. This clear and consistent vision has allowed us to achieve significant breakthroughs in socio-economic growth, transforming Binh Duong into a worth-living city and enhancing its reputation on the international stage.
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SatFeb012025
How Satellite Data Can Enable Solutions for Smart Cities
The evolution of urban life hinges on a blend of sustainability and forward-thinking design. This is what makes the concept of smart cities so captivating — places where innovation meets resilience, creating environments that are not only efficient but also deeply connected to the needs of their inhabitants. Yet, achieving this vision requires more than technological advancements. It calls for a reimagining of urban systems, fostering a new perspective on how cities can adapt, thrive, and coexist with the natural world.
Satellite data can be a key enabler of this shift, providing a unique vantage point to optimize resource management, prioritize environmental stewardship, and take urban planning to another level.
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SatFeb012025
Payment Systems for Public Transport and Urban Services
Efficient payment systems are at the heart of seamless public transport and urban service operations. With growing urbanization and increased demand for fast, reliable, and user-friendly solutions, cities worldwide are adopting advanced payment technologies. These systems not only improve convenience for users but also streamline service delivery, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall satisfaction.
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SatFeb012025
The AI Smart City: Hype Or Hope For 2025?
Over the last decade, the concept of a “smart city” has materially evolved from a utopian dream to a tangible reality for urban planners. During 2025, cities around the world will continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their core functions, from traffic management and crime reduction initiatives to social inequity plans.
Now, as we enter 2025 with the smart city agenda, questions still remain. Will AI-powered smart cities deliver on the promise of a global transformative effect? And how will AI smart cities intersect with the human needs of ethics, social equity and individual well-being rather than embarking on a dystopian “hyper-efficient” solution that is devoid of the essence of unique human culture?
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FriJan312025
Pearl of AI excellence: Minister wants UAE to be world leader
The UAE has been seamlessly incorporating AI into people’s daily lives
Just as the UAE was a leader in pearl diving 150 years ago, the country is now aiming to become the number one nation in artificial intelligence, according to the country’s Minister of AI.
The UAE has been seamlessly incorporating AI into people’s daily lives, Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, said at the Oracle CloudWorld Tour, held in Dubai on Wednesday, January 22nd.
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FriJan312025
PH: SM Prime leads the way in sustainable and smart urban development
The Philippines, like many rapidly developing nations, grapples with the complex challenges brought on by rapid urbanization. Urbanization, as defined by the United Nations, is the transformation of a society from one rooted in dispersed rural settlements and agriculture to one concentrated in dense urban centers with economies driven by industry and services. It is driven by factors such as population growth, rural-to-urban migration, expanding city boundaries, and the emergence of new urban centers.
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FriJan312025
India's urban funding revolution for Smart City projects
What's the story
Smart City projects in India strive to improve urban life by leveraging digital technology, transforming infrastructure, public transport, and utilities.
However, funding these ambitious projects is key to their success.
This article delves into the primary financing sources for Smart City projects in India, focusing on government initiatives, public-private partnerships, and international collaborations.
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FriJan312025
IN: Haryana: Gurugram: Tau Devi Lal stadium gets free Wi-Fi zones, CCTV cameras
The authority has also covered the entire sports complex with CCTV cameras and the space can now be monitored from the GMDA command and control centre at its office in Gurugram’s Sector 44
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has turned the Tau Devi Lal stadium into a free Wi-Fi zone by installing ‘hotspots’ at seven locations as a pilot project, which if successful will be replicated across the city. GMDA officials said that the free Wi-Fi hotspots are currently being used by officials and government staff and they will create a backend soon, which will allow people to use it for free provided the pilot project is successful.
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ThuJan302025
CN: Huawei's 'One City One Network' redefining urban management
The "One City One Network" solution integrates various city services into an all-in-one smart landscape, offering residents and city officials a comprehensive approach to urban management
This once-futuristic vision is now a reality, thanks to Huawei's groundbreaking "One City One Network" solution. The solution integrates various city services into an all-in-one smart landscape, offering residents and city officials a comprehensive approach to urban management.
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ThuJan302025
IN: Challenges of Smart Cities Initiative
Since its launch in 2015, India’s Smart Cities Mission aimed to transform urban landscapes by developing 100 cities with advanced infrastructure and sustainable practices. However, nearly a decade later, the initiative has faced challenges and criticism, with many projects failing to meet their objectives. The concept of a “smart city” in India has often been confused with simply providing basic amenities rather than integrating advanced technologies.
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ThuJan302025
European cities call for political recognition for innovation plans
Latest Eurocities Pulse Survey finds that city governments recognise the need to innovate to tackle urgent challenges but need stronger political recognition.
Europe’s city governments are increasingly recognising the need to innovate the way they work to tackle urgent challenges such as climate change and social inequalities, according to the latest Eurocities Pulse survey.
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ThuJan302025
Inside SA's R84 billion smart city that never happened
The development of an R84 billion smart city in Modderfontein, east of Johannesburg, did not go as planned.
Back in 2014, Chinese developer Zendai had grand plans to turn Modderfontein into Africa’s version of New York – a high-tech smart city with everything from a CBD to schools, churches, and even low-cost housing.
The vision was a bustling hub that would house 30,000 families, create 200,000 jobs, and be completed by 2030.
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ThuJan302025
MY: Ipoh Sentral project aims to transform city into modern hub - Perak MB
The Ipoh Sentral Project symbolises the state government's commitment to transforming Ipoh into a progressive and resilient city, in line with the aspirations of Perak Sejahtera 2030.
Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the project reflects the state government's grand vision to elevate Ipoh into a modern city, responsive to future needs, and aims to create a more organised, community-friendly urban lifestyle.
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WedJan292025
IN: Punjab: Online challan system to get operational from Jan 26 in Amritsar
The Punjab Government has announced to start the system of e-challaning of vehicles in four major cities, including the holy city, of the state.
The traffic police here have geared up for the launch of the facility. Apart from Amritsar, the project would be launched in other three major cities — Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Mohali. The online challaning system would be commencing from January 26.
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WedJan292025
NG: Lagos Unveils “Omo-Eko” App: A Tech-Driven Leap Towards Smart City Mobility
Lagos is on the cusp of a technological revolution in urban transportation. The state government is poised to launch the “Omo-Eko” App, a cutting-edge mobile application designed to transform how residents and visitors navigate the city’s bustling streets.
“This cutting-edge application, now 90 percent complete, is designed to provide residents and visitors with a one-stop solution for all transportation-related activities and essential updates about Lagos State,” stated Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in an official announcement via his X account on Friday.
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TueJan282025
VN: Hanoi to install 40,000 new surveillance cameras by 2030
The Hanoi People's Committee has announced plans to install over 40,000 new surveillance cameras across the capital during the 2025–2030 period.
The move is part of a project aimed at bolstering public safety, traffic management, and urban order.
Under the plan, 16,000 of the cameras will be designated for state management, focusing on traffic safety, environmental oversight and city maintenance. Of the total number, 12,000 will be pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras capable of changing direction and zooming in or out, while the remaining 28,000 will be stationary.
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TueJan282025
Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development: A Global Roadmap
The latest report on digital transformation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), highlights the crucial role of digital innovation in fostering economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability. It outlines a strategic five-pillar framework covering infrastructure, human capital, governance, digital economy, and innovation ecosystems. The report also presents digital roadmaps for key sectors like education, healthcare, finance, and public governance while addressing the digital divide, cybersecurity concerns, and policy challenges. The call to action emphasizes collaboration, investment, and ethical governance to ensure an inclusive digital future.
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TueJan282025
IN: Kerala government set to take full control of SmartCity Kochi
The future of SmartCity Kochi became a topic of discussion after Tecom wrote to the state government, highlighting its inability to continue with the project.
A month after the appointment of a committee to finalise the contours of the withdrawal of Tecom Investments from the joint venture, the Kerala government is set to take over the SmartCity Kochi project in a move that enables the government access to the 246-acre IT park at Kakkanad.
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TueJan282025
The Role of IoT in Building Smarter, Sustainable Cities
Take a look at how IoT is transforming urban environments into smart cities.
The rapid urbanisation of the modern world is reshaping the way cities function. By 2050, an estimated 68% of the global population will reside in urban areas, driving increased pressure on existing infrastructure and resources. To address these challenges, municipalities worldwide are turning to smart city initiatives, with the Internet of Things (IoT) playing a pivotal role in creating data-driven, sustainable, and efficient urban environments.
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TueJan282025
IN: The impact of electric vehicles on urban planning and infrastructure
As India accelerates toward becoming the world’s largest EV market by 2030, city planners and policymakers are reimagining traditional transportation systems.
The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is pivotal in shaping transportation policies, influencing urban development decisions, and improving infrastructural design quality.
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MonJan272025
Smart cities: how technology is changing the urban environment
What is a smart city?
A smart city is a concept based on the integration of advanced technologies to improve the quality of life of residents, optimise resources and create a sustainable urban environment. This idea is based on innovations in various areas, from transport and energy to security and waste management. A smart city uses technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data and automation to make people’s lives more convenient, safer and environmentally friendly.In today’s digital innovation environment, smart technologies are also influencing the entertainment industry, for example, in the field of online gaming.
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MonJan272025
IN: Tamil Nadu: Residents want mobile app to identify parking spots in Tiruchy city
The Pongal festival and holidays are over, but a shopping spree was visible in Big Bazaar and nearby streets on Saturday as many bought gifts for their friends and colleagues before leaving their hometown. But among these shoppers, there were people struggling to locate the nearest parking spots and asking commuters for directions.
Some managed to locate the multi-level parking facility near the Big Bazaar. Often outsiders visiting the city find it difficult to locate the parking lots. Residents want the corporation to come up with a mobile application or other facility to help commuters spot the nearest parking space.
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MonJan272025
Revolutionizing Urban Commutes: The Next-Gen Electric Scooters
Electric scooters are poised for a groundbreaking transformation that could redefine our daily commutes. As technology progresses, the latest developments in electric scooters are moving from conventional designs to intelligent, connected systems promising enhanced urban mobility.
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MonJan272025
NG: Lagos govt to introduce Omo-Eko app for live traffic and transit insights
The Lagos State Government is set to launch the Omo-Eko App, a mobile application designed to provide real-time traffic updates and transit insights to residents and visitors in the state.
The app, now 90% complete, was reviewed during a stakeholders’ meeting, highlighting its role in advancing Lagos toward a smart city status.
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MonJan272025
NG: Oyo govt lauds ‘Ibadan Smart City’ project initiative
The Oyo State Government has lauded the ‘Ibadan Smart City’ project, saying the proposed housing project, located along Lagos/Ibadan express way is capable of turning around economy and reduce housing deficit within the state.
The State Government described the project as a laudable achievement which will add to standard of living of residents of the state.
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SunJan262025
EU Commission Unveils Ambitious Digital Transformation Agenda
The European Union is set to embark on a transformative journey with its new Commission Agenda, focusing on digital innovation and sustainability. This initiative aims to enhance the EU’s digital landscape, ensuring that member states are equipped to thrive in an increasingly digital world. The agenda was discussed in a recent webinar, highlighting key strategies and objectives that will shape the future of the EU’s digital economy.
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SunJan262025
IN: Tamil Nadu: Two years on, free Wi-Fi project a non-starter in Tiruchy
The free Wi-Fi in the seating space of the upcoming food street in Anna Nagar would benefit patrons.
The plan to provide free Wi-Fi spots in busy public places in the city is yet to see the light of the day even though the Tiruchy corporation considered a few locations in August 2023. The corporation move was in response to the 2023-24 state government budget proposal to provide free Wi-Fi spots in cities like Tiruchy.
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SunJan262025
JP: Woven City: Inside the £8bn 'smart city' being built by car giant soon to welcome its first residents
The 175-acre site, built at the base of a world-admired landmark, will serve as a futuristic "living laboratory" for robotics, AI, and autonomous vehicles.
Toyota’s ambitious $10 billion (£8 billion) "smart city," Woven City, is poised to welcome its first residents later this year.
Situated at the base of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the 175-acre site is envisioned as a futuristic "living laboratory" for robotics, AI, and autonomous vehicles.
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SatJan252025
IN: Small Cities Have Poor Planning And Implementation Capacities For Smart City Mission: MoHUA
In June 2015, PM Narendra Modi launched India’s first smart city mission, an urban renewal and retrofitting program.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has informed a parliamentary committee that smart cities having a population of less than 5 lakhs, have lesser planning and implementation capacities that resulted in the slow progress of the smart city mission.
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SatJan252025
Digital Transformation plays pivotal role in UAE's progression
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, praised Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for its achievements in digitising services, making them accessible to all segments of society.
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri made this statement in a panel discussion held on the final day of the 10th Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) 2025. Beside Al Marri, the panel included Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, Global Digital Transformation Expert | Strategic Leader in Smart City Initiatives, and Dr. Stephanie Hare, Technologist & Researcher. The session was moderated by Laura Buckwell, Former News Anchor, TV Presenter, Producer & Event MC.
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SatJan252025
Thailand seeks digital collaboration with Malaysia
The Thai government has expressed interest in collaborating with Malaysia on digital governance to enhance the quality of life for its citizens.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand, Prasert Jantararuangtong (pic), said Thailand is keen to work with Asean member states to further elevate the standard of living in the region.
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SatJan252025
US: Knoxville Becomes Tennessee’s First Charging Smart City
The City of Knoxville is the first Tennessee city to join Charging Smart.
The new technical assistance and designation program provides no-cost technical assistance to local governments in order to facilitate equitable and widespread electric-vehicle adoption in their communities.
“The City of Knoxville invests in EV chargers to achieve our sustainability and air quality goals as well as to support infrastructure for residents and visitors who drive electric vehicles,” said Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon. “Membership in the Charging Smart community will help us continue to advance our achievements in EV technology, help more people adopt EVs, and serve as a leader for cities across the state.”
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FriJan242025
The Philippines: Samar: Catbalogan City’s Smart City Transformation
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Samar has committed P1.5 million (US$ 27,000) in technical assistance to support Catbalogan City’s transformation into a smart and sustainable city. The funding will be used for a four-year project that seeks to integrate technology and innovative solutions across various sectors, ultimately improving public services and addressing future urban challenges.
The initiative focuses on leveraging technological advancements to enhance sectors such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, resource security, public safety, disaster preparedness, and climate change mitigation.
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FriJan242025
Smart Cities Projects in India: Transforming Urban Landscapes
India has experienced rapid urbanization over the years, which have posed immense challenges, from congestion and pollution to lack of infrastructure and resource management.
India has experienced rapid urbanization over the years, which have posed immense challenges, from congestion and pollution to lack of infrastructure and resource management. In response to this situation, the Government of India initiated the Smart Cities Mission India in 2015. The mission is designed to develop 100 smart cities in the country. The mission focuses on using technology, sustainability, and inclusion to improve urban living and prepare urban development in India for the future.
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FriJan242025
IN: African delegation explores Smart City solutions at Chandigarh’s Integrated Command Control Centre
A delegation of 42 officials participating in the mid-career training programme for mid-level civil servants from multiple countries in the African region visited Chandigarh's Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC).
The delegation was given an insightful tour of the ICCC, which serves as the nerve centre for various Smart City initiatives in Chandigarh. During the visit, they witnessed live demonstrations of several citizen-centric services.
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FriJan242025
Ensure Bandar Malaysia is future-ready, says urban planning expert
Goh Hong Ching says the development must focus on accessibility, efficiency, affordability and future-ready architecture to enhance the quality of life.
An urban planning expert has called for the Bandar Malaysia project to exemplify the qualities of a future-ready township, ensuring it benefits the local residents.
Universiti Malaya’s Goh Hong Ching said integrating green and smart city components would be essential in achieving this goal.
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ThuJan232025
The AI Revolution of 2025: Transforming Smart Cities with Predictive Power and Ethical Innovation Featured
As we step into 2025, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in urban environments is poised for a revolutionary shift. Gone are the days when AI was merely a passive assistant; now, it’s evolving into a decision-maker. Across several cities, AI systems will autonomously manage real-time adjustments to things like traffic flow, energy consumption, and public safety, heralding a new era of predictive and preventive urban management. This leap forward promises not just cost savings but also an unprecedented boost in urban efficiency.
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ThuJan232025
IN: Goa: Panaji: Smart city’s urban map survey nears completion
Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd’s advanced survey of the city’s topography, stormwater drainage network, and mapping street utilities is nearing completion. The survey is part of the ‘Urban-Act’ project, which focuses on systematically understanding and addressing Panaji’s topography and drainage infrastructure, aiming to build a future-proof database that will guide climate-resilient urban planning.
“Almost 98% of the work is complete. Only the ground verification is in progress, and soon it will be completed,” an official said. IPSCDL has partnered with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ India) to execute the project.
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ThuJan232025
The economic impact of India’s smart cities and creating a growth corridor for business and innovation
Smart cities are fundamentally about leveraging technology to improve quality of life, optimize infrastructure, and drive economic growth.
Imagine a nation where cities are not just centers of population but engines of global innovation, economic powerhouses, and beacons of sustainability. India stands at the threshold of this transformation, driven by the Smart Cities Mission—an initiative that has the potential to reshape our urban future and redefine the trajectory of our economic growth.
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ThuJan232025
Parking's Role in the AI-Driven Smart City Grid: A Vision for 2025
As cities around the world continue their journey toward becoming fully integrated smart ecosystems, parking systems are emerging as key players in the evolution of urban infrastructure. With artificial intelligence and smart technologies transforming urban landscapes, the parking industry is poised to play a pivotal role in reshaping city operations. In 2025, parking is no longer a standalone component; it’s a dynamic and interconnected hub within the AI-driven smart city grid.
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WedJan222025
US: Florida: Orlando City Council approves nearly $125K for Parramore Wi-Fi hotspots
The Orlando City Council has approved nearly $125,000 in funding through the “Accelerate Orlando” initiative to create Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the Parramore community.
The project is part of the city’s Future-Ready Master Plan, which aims to make internet access more accessible for residents.
District 5 Commissioner Shan Rose said the lack of reliable internet in Parramore became a pressing issue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WedJan222025
PH: DOST Samar grants P1.5M technology-driven solutions to Catbalogan City, modernizing its public services
The Department of Science and Technology Samar has provided P1.5 million in technical assistance for a four-year plan to help Catbalogan City become a smart and sustainable city.
The project is about maximizing the use of technological and digital solutions as well as innovative means to improve people’s lives, creating new opportunities, and addressing future challenges in health care, education, infrastructure, security of resources, public safety, disaster risks, and climate change,” said Dr. Evelyn Bacarra-Tablante, DOST-Samar provincial director.
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WedJan222025
Smart Africa, Nigeria to collaborate on digital infrastructure
Smart Africa’s Director-General, Lacina Koné, has revealed plans for a strategic collaboration with Nigeria in the enhancement of the country’s digital infrastructure and empowering its citizens.
In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, Koné outlined the vision behind Smart Africa’s partnership, emphasising the importance of bridging the digital divide and fostering inclusive growth across the continent.
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WedJan222025
JO: Gov't services digitalisation reaches 65%, aiming for 80% by end of year
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship on Monday said that it aims to digitalise 80 per cent of government services by the end of this year, covering a wide range of ministries and public institutions.
The ministry highlighted the significant expansion of digital services through the "SANAD" application, which now provides 244 services, in addition to its existing inquiry features, Al Mamlaka TV reported.
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WedJan222025
Smart city infrastructure of Southeast Asia and the AI advantage: A sustainable synergy
Southeast Asia is rapidly emerging as a hub for smart city initiatives. Countries across the region are known for embracing AI-driven urban development, which emphasizes balancing environmental, social, and economic considerations to ensure long-term health and well-being for people and the planet. Many cities across the region have led the charge by integrating advanced technologies into their urban ecosystems to address population growth, environmental challenges, and infrastructure needs.
Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative is a global benchmark, utilizing AI for traffic optimization, energy conservation, and public safety. Meanwhile, Jakarta has turned to AI-powered flood monitoring systems to combat its vulnerability to rising sea levels and urban flooding. Bangkok is deploying AI for air quality monitoring and public transport management, while Ho Chi Minh City has introduced smart lighting and waste management solutions to reduce its carbon footprint. Hong Kong, with its AI-driven smart transport systems and sustainability-driven urban planning innovations, also joins Southeast Asia’s leading cities in spearheading smart city transformations with AI.
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TueJan212025
US: Red Light, Green Light: Lessons for smart cities
- Smart city technology makes citizens safer.
- Emergency vehicles faster to incidents.
- Public transport performance improves.
Congested city streets may be the cause of much frustration, but the irritation of running late or the occasional missed appointment pale into insignificance beside the effects of congestion on emergency vehicles in snarled-up traffic. Police, fire, and ambulance traffic need and should have priority in built-up areas – and smart technology is increasingly enabling that to happen.
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TueJan212025
Oman unveils blueprint for smart, sustainable cities
Oman’s ambitious urban vision is taking shape, spearheaded by a dynamic blueprint unveiled by Dr Khalfan bin Said al Shueili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning. At the recent media briefing titled “Oman and the World,” the minister outlined a transformative agenda aimed at positioning the country as a premier investment destination and a pioneer of sustainable urban living. This strategic push aligns with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, setting the stage for cutting-edge urban developments and thriving communities.
Central to Oman’s urban strategy is the empowerment of investors and real estate developers through streamlined regulations and collaborative frameworks. Dr Al Shueili underscored the Ministry’s commitment to fostering partnerships between government entities, private investors, and stakeholders—a synergy seen as the backbone of Oman’s urban renaissance.
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TueJan212025
Sweden’s Green Digital Revolution: Pioneering a Sustainable Tech Future
Sweden is on the brink of a technological transformation that intertwines sustainability with innovation. With a bold vision to become the world’s first fossil-free welfare state by 2045, the nation is leveraging its vibrant tech scene to lead a green digital revolution. This initiative not only aims to reduce carbon emissions but also sets a global benchmark for integrating technology with environmental responsibility.
Key Takeaways
- Sweden aims to be the first fossil-free welfare state by 2045.
- The tech sector is crucial in achieving sustainability goals.
- Innovations include renewable energy-powered data centers and electric vehicle technologies.
- Smart city initiatives utilize IoT and AI for energy efficiency.
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TueJan212025
IN: Punjab: Ludhiana’s Ambitious 2025 Plans for Infrastructure and Public Services
Ludhiana, a key industrial hub in Punjab, is set to undergo a transformative phase in 2025, with a series of ambitious infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing connectivity, improving public services, and uplifting the quality of life for its residents. The city’s strategic developments will bolster its position as a commercial and logistics powerhouse, attracting investments and setting a benchmark for urban growth in the state.
A major milestone in Ludhiana’s infrastructure upgrade is the anticipated launch of the Halwara International Airport, expected to significantly improve air connectivity and foster economic growth. The airport is poised to not only boost tourism but also enhance trade and logistical operations, giving a much-needed impetus to the region’s industrial landscape. This will create new opportunities for residents, with better travel options and a more connected city.
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MonJan202025
IN: Odisha Govt to Introduce Town Planning Scheme for Urban Development: Minister
The Odisha government will introduce a town planning scheme for urban development, announced Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Sunday.
A dedicated department will be established to manage this extensive initiative, ensuring that it adheres to a specified timeline.
Additionally, a new office will be set up to streamline the planning process. The Minister emphasized that there will be no unplanned developments within city limits. The initial implementation of these urban plans will focus on cities such as Cuttack, Berhampur, and Rourkela.
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MonJan202025
TH: Subcommittee for Driving Smart City Development approved
Initiative aims to ensure continuity in smart-city development while promoting efficient application of digital technologies
Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong disclosed after presiding over a meeting of the Committee for the Promotion and Development of Digital Economy and Society on January 9 that the committee has approved the establishment of a Subcommittee for Driving Smart City Development.
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MonJan202025
Tech start-ups are visionaries to Nigeria’s digital future - Ayilara, UK-based tech expert
Olufemi Ayilara, a Principal Technical Architect at the Standard Testing Agency in the UK, member of the British Computer Society and the International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology, in this interview, says the success stories like Flutterwave and Paystack demonstrates that Nigeria tech start-ups are not only problem-solvers, they are visionaries shaping the country’s digital future. Ayilara also spoke on several issues associated with Artificial Intelligence; such as ethical concerns; danger to creativity/originality; concerns about security, privacy and others. Excerpts:
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MonJan202025
How Smart Technology Is Changing The Future Of Urban Infrastructure
Cities are growing faster than ever, and the strain on infrastructure is becoming more apparent. From crumbling drainage systems to outdated technologies, urban spaces need fresh ideas and investments to keep up with the demands of modern living. Business leaders and policymakers are at the center of this challenge, tasked with creating infrastructure that solves today’s problems and stands the test of time.
The good news is that there’s a way forward. Strategic investments in urban infrastructure—guided by strong leadership, smart technology, and collaboration—can help cities thrive. These three pillars are driving forces behind sustainable growth and the development of future-ready cities.
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SunJan192025
US: Montana: Missoula’s Future Unveiled! How Technology is Transforming the City
Nestled in the heart of Montana, Missoula is swiftly becoming a hub of technological innovation, promising a future that blends nature with the digital age. While traditionally known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant arts scene, Missoula is now garnering attention for its commitment to becoming a “smart city.”
One of the most exciting developments is the implementation of smart traffic solutions. Supported by cutting-edge technology, these systems aim to reduce traffic congestion and cut emissions, enhancing the quality of life for Missoula’s residents. State-of-the-art sensors and AI-driven algorithms will analyze traffic patterns in real-time, enabling smoother and more efficient roadways.
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SunJan192025
IN: Karnataka: Ambition vs execution: Smart cities stumble as deadlines loom
While smart city planning authorities are generally able to identify a problem, either the implementation is delayed or the solutions are not suitable or sustainable. As a result, the projects have not always had the desired outcomes.
Until a couple of years ago, Mangaluru’s Gujjarkere, with a history of 1,800 years, remained neglected. The surface of the water was marred by a layer of water hyacinth. Several administrative bodies, including the minor irrigation and city corporation departments, tried to rejuvenate the lake but were only partially successful.
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SunJan192025
PH: ‘Digital transformation in public education a necessity’
The private sector should take a more proactive role in driving the digital transformation in public schools through the Department of Education (DepEd)’s Adopt-a-School Program, according to think tank Stratbase Institute.
“The digital transformation of our public schools is no longer an option but an urgent necessity. Modernizing our ICT infrastructure, ensuring reliable broadband connectivity, and equipping our teachers with digital skills are foundational steps to elevate our students’ learning competencies,” Victor Andres Manhit, president of the Stratbase Institute, said.
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SunJan192025
IN: Karnataka: Smart City initiative: Smart parking system will reduce traffic woes in Davanagere
Davanagere Smart City Limited (DSCL) has established a comprehensive smart parking system covering nine locations across the city. Users can utilise the DVG Help application to reserve parking spaces in advance, contributing to improved traffic flow. The designated areas can accommodate 2,798 vehicles in total, including 2,421 two-wheelers.
The system's key functionality enables motorists to secure parking spaces beforehand via the mobile application, facilitating structured parking administration. This advanced solution addresses traffic congestion issues by simplifying the process of identifying available parking spaces through the smart parking application.
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SatJan182025
OM: Cities go smart and sustainable
The Sultanate of Oman is designing its future urban planning factoring its continuous urban expansion of the population and the development of major urban centres. It aims to create economic opportunities to ensure safety and enable a dynamic space for living and working.
Smart and future cities of Oman aim to provide a high standard of sustainable living in line with Oman Vision 2040. In the renewed era of Oman's renaissance, Sultan Haitham City is a model for a futuristic city. The Sultanate of Oman is working to keep pace with the latest trends in urban planning that highlights the use of technology for smart living.
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SatJan182025
OM: For a ‘smart’ future
Our urban clusters need to be more liveable, resilient, and environmentally sustainable. As such is the urban paradigm of ‘smart cities’ platform that meets the aspirations and needs of the citizens.
Most countries in the world today have national visions for smart cities incorporated into their development plans, especially in view of the massive influx of people towards cities expected in the coming years.
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SatJan182025
IN: Karnataka: Smart City initiative: Davanagere enhances security with HD camera installations
In an effort to boost security under the Smart City project, Davanagere City has in-stalled a high-definition camera on a street corner. These automatic cameras are a part of a comprehensive surveillance system that spans the city.
Davanagere: In an effort to boost security under the Smart City project, Davanagere City has in-stalled a high-definition camera on a street corner. These automatic cameras are a part of a comprehensive surveillance system that spans the city. Serving as a deter-rent to criminals, these cameras have proven to be instrumental in solving various cases, significantly assisting the police department in keeping crime in check.
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SatJan182025
US: 6 smart cities trends to watch in 2025
Transportation systems, housing policy and decarbonization approaches will evolve this year as the Trump administration assumes power and technology continues to advance.
New year, same city challenges. In 2025, urban leaders will continue to face problems of rising homelessness and housing costs, climate change-driven disasters, transit agency financial woes and traffic deaths. But local governments continue to experiment with emerging technologies and pioneering policies that show potential for addressing these and other persistent urban problems.
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FriJan172025
JP: Woven City is a real-world test bed for tomorrow's tech
Imagine a city where self-driving electric cars whiz along roads designed exclusively for them. The sidewalks are a mix of people and robots going about their daily business. A drone flies overhead to deliver your latest Amazon package of toothpaste, thankfully, as you used up the last of yours that morning. But your house knew that already, and it placed the order for you.
In fact, your smart house not only knows, but can automatically set exactly what temperature you like, your preferred mood lighting, play your TV shows when they're on or DVR when they're not, and even notify your humanoid robot to start cooking your favorite meal for you as you're on your way home from work.
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FriJan172025
Smarter cities: how technology is shaping our future
Cities are getting smarter. With more people living in urban areas than ever before, finding ways to manage resources, reduce traffic, and improve the quality of life is a top priority.
Smart city infrastructure technologies are helping cities meet these challenges by using data and advanced tools to create more efficient, sustainable, and livable environments.
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FriJan172025
Smart Cities in the Baltics - Technology Transforming Urban Development
Technological breakthroughs in the last decade have significantly changed both city dwellers and cities themselves. Increasing levels of innovation have created ample opportunity for the improvement of urban environments and increasing their effectiveness. But what is it that makes a smart city ‘smart’? These modern cities are characterized by the use of state-of-the-art technology that improves their citizens' quality of life and the efficiency of services provided, forming complex ecosystems that function in synergy.
The Baltic states have embraced technological advances since regaining their independence, taking bold steps in developing their cities and testing new methods in collaboration with businesses, investors, and scientists. Though many advanced technologies are in use and Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius have surpassed many metropolitan cities such as Tokyo, Barcelona, and San Francisco in the IMD International Smart City Index, continuous development of services and improvement of the urban environment are necessary.
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FriJan172025
Tajikistan to establish POS terminals across entire public transport network
By the time the clock strikes the end of 2025, POS (point-of-sale) terminals will be rolling out across the whole public transport network in Tajikistan, Trend reports via the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan.
In alignment with this strategic initiative, the public transportation fleet in the capital city of Dushanbe has commenced operations utilizing newly integrated point-of-sale terminals.
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ThuJan162025
8 Critical Smart City Trends Reshaping Urban Life In 2025
The world’s population is becoming increasingly urbanized. Over the past century, millions of people have moved from the countryside, creating vast “mega-cities” – a term defined as a city with more than 10 million inhabitants.
This level of population - examples include Tokyo (population 37 million), Delhi (30 million) and Sao Paulo (20 million) – creates new challenges that society hasn’t previously had to deal with.
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ThuJan162025
KR: Adaptive cameras for smart city monitoring
Researchers in South Korea have developed a smart city traffic monitoring system using adaptive cameras.
The system dynamically activates more cameras during busy times and fewer during quiet periods, optimizing the use of resources and improving road safety. The system was tested in a range of situations and shows the potential to reduce accidents, ease congestion and conserve energy.
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ThuJan162025
How smart cities leverage AI to integrate services and improve efficiency
Unlock smarter cities
The concept of a smart city has been around for a long time, but many cities end up providing only isolated services, such as bike-sharing schemes or smart bins. In reality, a truly smart city involves much more. It requires a well-designed IT infrastructure capable of managing a range of functions—from traffic management and water services to administrative tasks. For a city to be genuinely smart, its infrastructure must be built to deliver these services effectively and leverage AI to enhance collaboration among various departments within the city government.
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WedJan152025
Public-Private Partnerships: Driving Smart City Development
- Innovative Solutions Through Close Collaboration: Public-private partnerships (PPPs) enable cities to use private-sector technology and innovation, such as IoT, AI and big data, to address urban challenges like traffic congestion, healthcare access and urban mobility.
- Making cities more Sustainable and Liveable: Ranging from improved mobility in Japan’s Woven City to urban planning using AI in Singapore, PPPs help create cities that are smarter, more liveable and with improved public services while also reducing costs and environmental impact.
- Examples from All Over the World: Successful Smart City examples in China, Singapore and Japan, among others, demonstrate how PPPs can offer solutions that are tailored to local needs, improving quality of life and enabling economic growth all over the world.
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WedJan152025
JP: Toyota’s experimental smart city Woven City nearly ready to roll
Toyota Motor Corp. has announced plans to open a prototype smart city at the foot of Mount Fuji as early as this fall.
The city will feature hydrogen power, autonomous mobility, artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda revealed the plans on Jan. 6 at CES in Las Vegas. This marks the auto giant’s return to the annual technology trade show after a five-year hiatus since Toyoda first unveiled the concept of Woven City in 2020.
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TueJan142025
PH: The green leap of Quezon City – Transitioning to electric buses
Quezon City has once again taken a significant step for the environment and its residents by recently rolling out six brand-new electric buses as part of its Libreng Sakay program. These electric buses complement the 90 existing buses currently servicing various routes in Quezon City, providing free and sustainable transportation for QCitizens.
In addition to being eco-friendly, the electric buses have a seating capacity of 41 passengers and additional standing room for commuters. To ensure passenger safety, they feature air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, CCTV cameras, handrails, and fire suppression systems. The buses are also persons with disabilities or PWD-friendly, featuring wheelchair ramps for accessibility.
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TueJan142025
QA: New business case study on smart city management
A new business case study examining the challenges of managing a smart city project in Qatar is being integrated into Carnegie Mellon University Qatar (CMU-Q)’s curriculum, thanks to a collaboration between Meeza and Msheireb Properties.
Titled “Meeza QSTP (Qatar Science and Technology Park) and Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD): A Smart City Project”, the study is set to provide students with a relevant and thought-provoking analysis of a real-world smart city initiative.
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MonJan132025
IN: Odisha: H&UD Principal Secy Usha Padhee Visits Central Command & Control Centre at Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited
Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of Housing & Urban Development (H&UD), conducted a detailed review of preparations for the upcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025 during her visit to the Central Command and Control Centre (CCC) at Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL).
The CCC is a state-of-the-art facility that serves as the heart of Bhubaneswar’s smart city infrastructure. It operates as the central hub for monitoring and managing urban services, ensuring seamless coordination, and enhancing the city’s preparedness for major events like PBD. During her visit, Ms. Padhee evaluated the CCC’s operations and discussed strategies to utilize its advanced technological capabilities for effective event management.
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MonJan132025
VN: Government launches plan for urban and rural system development through 2050
Provinces and centrally governed cities are tasked with implementing their respective provincial plans effectively, including those covering urban development, climate-resilient projects, smart city initiatives, green transition, low-emission urban projects and housing welfare programmes.
Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has signed a decision to launch the comprehensive plan for urban and rural systems for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.
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MonJan132025
PH: More CCTVs in Davao City’s public areas
The City Government of Davao is set to strengthen its security measures this 2025 by installing additional closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in key public areas, according to the Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO).
PSSO head Angel Sumagaysay, in an interview with the city-owned radio station, revealed that fiber optic cables are being installed to support the expansion of the city’s CCTV network. With approval from the Davao City Mayor’s Office, priority areas have been identified for the new installations.
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SunJan122025
LY: Passport Authority advances digital transformation
The Head of the Passports, Nationality, and Foreigners Affairs Authority held talks with the Public Prosecutor's Office to strengthen cooperation and modernize administrative processes.
A statement from the authority highlighted efforts to support the Public Prosecutor’s Office in digitizing nationality records using advanced technologies, adding that the initiative aims to protect citizens' rights and ensure the security of their personal data.
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SunJan122025
US: Illinois: Cook County: Mount Prospect’s Digital Transformation: A Glimpse Into the Future!
In an age where technology is reshaping cities across the globe, Mount Prospect is setting a benchmark with its ambitious digital transformation plan. Known for its rich history and vibrant community, this picturesque suburb is now poised to become a beacon of technological advancement.
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SunJan122025
IN: Punjab: Ludhiana retains best smart city rank in state, 49th in country
Among 100 smart cities, Amritsar ranks 53rd, Jalandhar 62nd
Even as most parts of the city still grapple with lack of basic civic amenities, Ludhiana has retained the best smart city rank in the state.
The latest rankings released by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) recently have ranked Ludhiana 49th among 100 cities being developed as smart in the country under the Smart City Mission (SCM). With Amritsar ranking 53rd and Jalandhar lagging at 62nd rank, Ludhiana remains at the top among three smart cities in Punjab.
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SunJan122025
Institutions Advise on Key Actions to Accelerate Ethiopia's Digital Transformation
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology and Ethio Telecom have outlined strategies to accelerate Ethiopia's transition to a digital economy.
Minister of Innovation and Technology, Belete Mola visited the Ethio Telecom Experience Center today, where he discussed the nation's digital transformation journey with Ethio Telecom CEO, Frehiwot Tamru.
Minister Belete emphasized Ethio Telecom’s critical role in the Digital Ethiopia 2025 transformation, commending the company's significant strides in digital services and Telebirr.
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SatJan112025
MENA Leads the Way in Sustainable Smart Cities Development
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is emerging as a global leader in sustainable urban development, with key nations including the UAE and Saudi Arabia spearheading transformative projects to meet growing urbanization demands. By 2030, 60% of the region’s population is expected to live in urban areas, prompting significant investments in smart city initiatives.
In the UAE, flagship projects such as Masdar City and Zayed International Airport highlight the country’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. Masdar City, a hub for clean technologies and sustainable design, has been at the forefront of these efforts for over 15 years. According to Mohamed Al Breiki, Executive Director of Sustainable Development at Masdar City, the development focuses on net-zero energy projects and fostering collaboration across industries like AI, renewable energy, and Agri-tech.
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SatJan112025
US: How Wi-Fi 7 Can Facilitate State and Local Government Operations
The latest wireless technology standard provides opportunities for enhanced data use and communication.
Using the 6-gigahertz spectrum that the Federal Communications Commission has opened up for unlicensed use, Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of wireless technology, is primed to offer a nimble, consistent experience across networks and devices.
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FriJan102025
Building a resilient digital society: Japan’s roadmap
As governments and industries around the world grapple with the challenges of integrating digital solutions into their infrastructures, Japan has emerged as a leader in creating a resilient and adaptive digital ecosystem. Its strategic approach, rooted in robust policies, cutting-edge infrastructure, and community-driven initiatives, has turned digital transformation from a lofty goal into a tangible reality. The World Bank's report, "Riding the Wave of Digital Transformation: Insights from Japan’s Journey," sheds light on how Japan navigated the complexities of digital adoption, offering valuable lessons for emerging economies. Published under the Quality Infrastructure Investment Partnership (QII) initiative, the report underscores the transformative power of robust policies, digital infrastructure, and innovative governance.
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FriJan102025
US: Do North Dakotans support or reject smart city technology?
Do cities with self-driving buses and cars make you uneasy? Do invisible cameras in public places make you feel like you’re being watched? These are both characteristics of smart cities.
With the use of artificial intelligence growing and people turning to digital technology more for everyday activities, we have to ask ourselves what we want the future to look like. Do we want cities to embrace this technology and use it to digitize the streets we walk on?
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FriJan102025
VN: Big data viewed as strategic foundation for smart city development
Big data and big data processing applied to the management and operation of the State apparatus are considered as the strategic foundation for smart urban development, with this being a "problem" that must be solved in order to be successful in building smart cities.
Preliminary statistics indicate that as of December, 2023, the country had 902 urban areas with an urbanisation rate of about 42.7%, on a par with the rest of Asia's urbanisation rate.
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FriJan102025
PK: Chinese company to invest $700m for IT, smart city projects in Punjab
Chinese company Chengdu has expressed the commitment to invest 700 million dollars for IT and smart city projects in Punjab.
This commitment was made during a meeting of high-level Chinese delegation with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad today.
The delegation included Chengdu General Coordinator for the ICT Hub Ms Scarlett and Deputy CEO of Huawei Mr Yu Ray.
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ThuJan092025
IN: Advanced technology helped create safe environment for women in 93 smart cities: Study
The national level study has focused on smart cities of Chennai, Nagpur, and Tumakuru for detailed primary impact assessment
A safe urban environment for women has been created across 93 smart cities in the country with the installation of over 59,802 CCTV cameras and emergency call boxes, according to a study by the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.
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ThuJan092025
Data-Driven Urban Development: A blueprint for Nigeria’s municipal growth
As cities worldwide grapple with the challenges of urbanization, data-driven approaches are emerging as transformative tools for sustainable municipal development. In Nigeria, where rapid population growth and urban migration continue to strain infrastructure and services, adopting these strategies could be a game-changer. By learning from developed countries like the United States and leveraging expert insights, Nigeria has an opportunity to modernize its cities while fostering transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity.
In the United States, municipalities have embraced data analytics to optimize urban planning, transportation, and resource management. For example, cities like New York and San Francisco utilize predictive analytics to forecast traffic patterns and reduce congestion, saving millions in productivity losses annually. Affordable housing initiatives in Boston rely on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to identify areas for redevelopment, ensuring a balance between economic growth and community needs. According to McKinsey, data-driven urban planning can reduce infrastructure costs by up to 20% while enhancing service delivery.
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WedJan082025
IN: Telangana: How Hyderabad commuters can make the most of digital traffic services?
New systems introduced under the project utilise real-time data to adjust traffic signals in different conditions to optimise the flow and reduce congestion in busy areas. Commuters who regularly travel between home and work can use these technologies to get updates on traffic conditions, signal timings, alternative routes, etc.
Under the Smart City Project 2015, Hyderabad took a smart mobility initiative to improve the traffic system for the citizens. The Hyderabad Traffic Integrated Management System (HTRIMS) and Adaptive Traffic Signal Control (ATSC) was introduced for this reason.
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WedJan082025
Digital transformation and digital society: Shaping Vietnam's future
The advent of digital transformation and the emergence of a digital society constitute inevitable trends and represent crucial requirements for Vietnam to achieve substantial progress in the contemporary era.
Embracing these developments is essential for enhancing national competitiveness, fostering socio-economic development, and ensuring the robust defense and security of the nation.
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WedJan082025
Algeria to Modernize Public Services with 500 Digital Initiatives
Algeria will execute 500+ digital projects by 2026, modernizing public services under its national digital transformation strategy.
Algeria is set to implement more than 500 digital transformation projects between 2025 and 2026 as part of its ambitious national digital transformation strategy. As reported by the Algeria Press Service , Meriem Benmouloud, the High Commissioner of Digitization, announced this.
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TueJan072025
US: ROC deploys Vision AI tech for smart city initiative in West Virginia
Colorado’s ROC has announced a new public security deployment in Marion County, West Virginia, marking the launch of its Smart Cities offering to support law enforcement and first responders.
A release says the firm is leveraging its Vision AI product, smart sensors and other edge devices to enable real-time security monitoring that will “enhance public safety, provide critical situational awareness and actionable intelligence, and improve emergency response times” in Marion County.
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TueJan072025
Malaysia’s Digital Transformation: Collaboration Shaping Smarter Cities
Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s enterprise and public sector arm, TM One, has partnered with the Alor Gajah Municipal Council (MPAG) and Syarikat Air Melaka Bhd (SAMB) to drive Melaka’s digital transformation. This collaboration focuses on enhancing urban governance, water management, and public safety through advanced digital technologies and smart solutions.
At the heart of this initiative is TM One’s Local Urban Observatory (LUO) smart solution, a data-driven platform designed to improve urban monitoring and decision-making for MPAG. The LUO system integrates real-time data analytics, predictive insights, and performance tracking to streamline public services and infrastructure management.
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TueJan072025
Egypt Advances Digital Transformation and AI Strategy
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasizes digital transformation, AI strategy, telecom investment, and youth training, aiming to solidify Egypt’s tech leadership globally.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Amr Talaat.
Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that during the meeting, the President was briefed on ongoing efforts to implement Egypt’s Digital Strategy, which aims to develop the outsourcing industry and encourage global companies to expand their operations in Egypt.
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TueJan072025
IN: Uttar Pradesh: Prayagraj pioneers AI-powered urban services for Maha Kumbh
The Maha Kumbh-2025 in Prayagraj will utilize an AI-based surveillance system to monitor citizen-centric services. A pilot run under the Smart City Mission achieved an 86.4% resolution rate for urban issues, demonstrating successful implementation of AI technologies in waste management, streetlight maintenance, and encroachment control.
The Maha Kumbh-2025 is set to be the first mega event where many citizen-centric services will be monitored by an artificial intelligence-based surveillance system.
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MonJan062025
MY: Perak: Celebrating its 150th anniversary, Taiping forges on to become a sustainable, smart city
Taiping celebrated its 150th anniversary this year with a series of programmes and activities throughout 2024. The heritage town of many firsts is now setting its sights to becoming a sustainable and smart city.
Speaking at the closing of Taiping’s 150th celebrations at Dataran Warisan yesterday, Taiping Municipal Council president Khairul Amir Mohamad Zubir said collaboration between the council, local community, and private sector was key to achieving this vision.
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MonJan062025
IN: IIT-Kharagpur Study Highlights Financial Crisis in Smart Cities’ ICCCs, Offers Solutions
*IIT-Kharagpur has raised significant concerns about the financial sustainability of Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) in India’s 100 smart cities. These centres, which serve as the nerve hubs for city operations, are facing a critical funding crisis as state governments and municipalities have not been allocating enough financial resources for their maintenance and operation. The study underscores how this financial shortfall could hamper the effective functioning of smart cities and hinder the goals set by the Smart City Mission.*
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SunJan052025
Thailand gears up toward full-scale cloud government next year
Top exec says NT ready to facilitate the transition
National Telecommunications Plc (NT) is preparing to expand its support for government agencies transitioning their systems to cloud platforms under the "Go Cloud First" policy of the Digital Economy and Society Ministry, which aims to migrate all government systems to the cloud by next year.
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SatJan042025
IN: Smart Cities infra helps solve crime, improve school enrollment: Studies
93 cities across India have installed over 59,802 CCTV cameras and emergency call boxes with real-time monitoring systems
Integration of surveillance systems under Smart Cities Mission (SCM) with police operations has enhanced evidence-based policing and the introduction of smart classrooms has led to an increase in overall enrolment in schools, two separate reports have said.
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SatJan042025
Public Safety Solution for Smart City Market: Revolutionizing Urban Security with Advanced Technologies
Introduction
Public safety solutions for smart cities encompass a range of technologies designed to enhance security, manage emergencies, and improve the quality of urban living. These solutions integrate Internet of Things (IoT) devices, advanced data analytics, and real-time communication systems to monitor and respond to various urban challenges effectively. Technologies like autonomous drones, intelligent lighting, and smart traffic management sensors play crucial roles. They provide enhanced situational awareness, improve emergency response times, and help reduce crime rates, ultimately fostering a safer urban environment.
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SatJan042025
PH: From smart homes to smart cities
Future-ready homes and cities will soon dominate the country’s urban landscape
In response to the growing Filipino homebuyers’ demand for convenience, energy efficiency, and security, real estate developers are now building smart homes that fit a modern lifestyle. These home units are provided with a setup where appliances and devices are controlled remotely via smartphones or voice assistants, provide enhanced security, help reduce energy consumption, and improve the overall living experience.
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FriJan032025
UG: New KCCA ED Buzeki unveils 10-point plan to transform city
The new Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)has outlined her three-year- vision for “winning the future” rooted in a 10-point masterplan, striking a familiar tone of unity and reconciliation as she revitalised her predecessor’s emphasis on turning the former “Hill of Impalas” into a smart city.
President Museveni with the help of the Public Service Commission has appointed Ms Sharifah Buzeki as the new executive director of Kampala Capital City Authority, replacing Dorothy Kisaka who was sacked at the height of the Kiteezi landfill collapse in August this year that left at least 35 people dead and others missing.
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FriJan032025
China's 'One Screen City 360 Degrees' redefining urban management
Imagine a city where traffic congestion, housing issues, waste management, pollution control, and even crime prevention are seamlessly managed on a single screen.
This vision is no longer futuristic but a reality, thanks to Huawei's groundbreaking "One Screen City 360 Degrees" solution.
During a recent visit to Huawei's Executive Briefing Center in Beijing, a delegation of Bangladeshi journalists, including BSS correspondent, was introduced to the intricacies of this innovative system.
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ThuJan022025
AZ: EU backs Azerbaijan’s digital transformation with €43 million investment in green data centres
By supporting Azerbaijan in these areas, the EU aims to enhance economic resilience and transparency, contributing to the stability and progress of the wider region.
The European Investment Bank’s global arm, EIB Global, has granted a €43 million loan to Azerbaijan’s state-owned enterprise, AzInTelecom LLC, to develop a digital infrastructure for public administration. The funding will be used to construct two new state-of-the-art data centres offering cloud services and using green technologies.
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WedJan012025
IN: 92% Smart City projects in Maharashtra completed
MPs from Maharashtra had asked the government about the measures taken by the Government to overcome the obstacles and meet the project deadlines
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs told Lok Sabha that and the Smart Cities Mission aligns with the Government of India’s urban development policy, which is guided by constitutional provisions. Urban planning, including town planning, is primarily the responsibility of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Urban Development Authorities, as per the 12th Schedule of the Indian Constitution (Article 243W). The Centre, however, supports States with strategic interventions and schemes, viewing urbanisation as a key driver of economic growth.
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WedJan012025
GB: Liverpool’s Tech Renaissance! How a City Reinvents Its Future
Liverpool, a city renowned for its rich cultural history and iconic football club, is now at the forefront of a technological revolution. As the landscape of global industries evolves, Liverpool is quickly establishing itself as a tech hub ripe with innovation and opportunities.
Smart Initiatives Paving the Way
In recent years, Liverpool has launched several smart city projects aimed at leveraging new technologies to enhance infrastructure, digital connectivity, and sustainability. The city’s investment in 5G networks is creating a fertile ground for start-ups and tech giants alike, offering unparalleled speed and connectivity.
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TueDec312024
NEC Thailand Partners with Umong Municipality, Lamphun Province to Develop Digital Technology Platform for Elderly Care and Smart City Advancement
NEC Corporation (Thailand) Ltd., or NEC Thailand, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Umong Municipality in Lamphun Province to jointly develop a digital technology platform aimed at enhancing elderly care and supporting dependent patients, including homebound and bedridden individuals. This collaboration is part of the efforts to elevate Umong Municipality into a Smart City.
The project will begin with the development of a digital healthcare platform connected to local medical facilities, playing a critical role in providing long-term care for the elderly and chronically ill patients. The platform is designed to improve the efficiency of medical personnel and caregivers.
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TueDec312024
PH: Digital transformation for 2025 and beyond
The Philippines is entering an exciting phase of digital transformation, poised to unlock opportunities that could reshape its economic and social future. As the digital era continues to evolve, embracing innovation and fostering adaptation have become national imperatives. By 2025 and beyond, digital transformation will serve as a cornerstone of progress, enabling both economic growth and improved quality of life.
In fact, the 2024 KPMG Global Tech Report reveals that, on average, 87% of organizations have successfully leveraged technology to boost their profits within the past 24 months. To navigate this transformation effectively, it is essential to explore the driving forces, the opportunities they present, and the challenges ahead.
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TueDec312024
GR: Smart Cities of the future – Smart traffic lights, app-based parking spaces, AI lighting in 107 cities
"They were included in the 'Digital Transformation of Local Government Authorities' program with a budget exceeding €85 million"
Imagine in the city where you live, the pedestrian crossing sees the pedestrians, the traffic light counts the traffic and flashes accordingly, and drivers are informed via the municipality’s application on their mobile phones about where there is a free parking spot. Algorithms oversee the green spaces and their watering, any leaks in the water supply system, and the lighting in schools and municipal buildings. This future, infused with plenty of digital technology, may seem distant or utopian, but it is becoming a reality in hundreds of municipalities across every corner of the country.
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MonDec302024
Indonesia outlines five key priorities for AI utilisation
Communication and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid (pic) stated that the government has established five key priorities within its national artificial intelligence (AI) utilisation strategy: health services, bureaucratic reform, talent education, smart city development, and food security, reported Indonesian News Agency (Antara).
Regarding health services, the minister remarked that the Ministry of Health employs AI to enhance service accessibility and improve diagnostic accuracy.
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MonDec302024
The Rise of Smart Cities: How Tech is Rewriting Urban Living
Smart cities are revolutionizing daily life with tech like predictive traffic lights and leak-detecting water systems. While they promise faster, cleaner living, concerns about privacy and tech accessibility still need addressing.
Imagine hitting every green light on your way to work. No unnecessary stops. No honking. Just smooth sailing. That’s not luck — it’s a smart city at work.
Smart cities aren’t just stuffed with shiny gadgets. They’re live, breathing systems that see problems before they happen. Think of it like a chess master planning 10 moves ahead. Using IoT (Internet of Things), AI, and real-time data, these cities aim to make daily annoyances—like traffic jams, missed trash pickups, and random power outages—less of a headache.
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MonDec302024
How Smart Cities are Bridging the Digital Divide With AI
Urban populations are expected to account for 68% of the global population, putting unprecedented strain on cities’ infrastructure. This rapid urbanisation is exposing critical gaps that compromise residents’ quality of life, from inefficient essential services to grid and water-management deficiencies. The implications are particularly profound for underserved communities, where infrastructure and basic services may already be lacking. Municipal leaders, policymakers, and sustainability directors are now grappling with the challenge of ensuring their cities evolve in a way that is both technologically advanced and equitable and inclusive.
Connectivity is at the heart of this challenge. In the United States alone, an estimated 14.5 million people still lack access to reliable broadband, creating vast “broadband deserts” that exacerbate social and economic divides. These areas, often rural or underserved urban communities, are left behind in a digital age where access to high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity. This issue transcends technology—it strikes at the core of equity and social justice. It’s also one of the key reasons programs like BEAD have garnered so much attention, including amongAI experts developing connectivity solutions. Ensuring that all citizens, regardless of their geographic location, have access to healthcare, education, and other critical connected services is vital for fostering inclusive rural and urban growth.
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SunDec292024
Saudi Arabia accelerates digital transformation with new transport initiatives
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics has taken a significant step forward in its digital transformation with the launch of a new Digitalization and Technical Processing Center, alongside the unveiling of the Unified Documents and Records Platform.
These initiatives were announced by Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al-Jasser during a ceremony attended by senior officials and industry leaders, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency.
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SunDec292024
Govt outlines five key priorities for AI utilization in Indonesia
Communication and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid stated that the government has established five key priorities within its national artificial intelligence (AI) utilization strategy: health services, bureaucratic reform, talent education, smart city development, and food security.
Regarding health services, the Minister remarked that the Ministry of Health employs AI to enhance service accessibility and improve diagnostic accuracy.
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SunDec292024
MY: Sarawak: Smart Pole project sets out to realise Kuching’s smart city vision
The launch of the first ‘Smart Pole’ project at Kuching Waterfront marks a proactive step by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) towards realising the vision of transforming Kuching into a smart city.
In pointing this out, Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunications Sarawak Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi hails the project, which reached completion on Nov 18 this year, as a part of a smart-technology effort aimed at enhancing the efficiency of urban services.
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SatDec282024
IN: Mizoram: Aizawl Faces Internet Slowdown Due to Multi Utility Pole (MUP) Project For Upgradation of City's Infrastructure
Aizawl is currently experiencing slow internet connectivity due to disruptions caused by the ongoing Multi Utility Pole (MUP) project by Aizawl Smart City Ltd. The project, aimed at upgrading the city’s infrastructure, involves the installation of Multi Utility Poles across key areas in Aizawl, including Bawngkawn and Kulikawn.
However, the project has led to significant delays in internet services, affecting residents and businesses alike.
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SatDec282024
What is Digital Public Infrastructure and why does it matter?
- Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) enables critical societal functions like digital identity, payments and data sharing.
- DPI boosts financial inclusion, economic growth and market competition.>
- Initiatives like the World Bank's ID4D is supporting DPI adoption in at least 60 countries.
Last year, India made Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) a central theme of its G20 presidency, championing how it uses technology to facilitate economic development, improve access to banking and reduce the costs of government services.
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FriDec272024
IN: Punjab: Ludhiana: Smart Mission, But Poor Implementation
All four parties in contention in Ludhiana MC polls have been taking credit for works carried out under the Centre-funded Smart City Mission, but these projects have been of little benefit to residents, even as basic issues remain unaddressed.
Inadequate parking space and traffic snarls continue to top the city’s problems. The most noticeable Smart City Mission projects which failed to gain traction include the installation of LED streetlights which has come under scrutiny, beautification of Malhar Road which met with opposition from locals and is under a vigilance probe over claims of cost being raised, and a carcass utilisation plant at a village which is also facing stiff opposition.
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FriDec272024
GB: Scotland: Robots Patrol Glasgow Streets! How AI is Shaping Safety in the City.
In a groundbreaking move, Glasgow has taken a significant step towards becoming a smart city by introducing autonomous security patrols. This innovative initiative is deploying AI-powered robots throughout the city center to enhance public safety.
The robotics project is part of Glasgow City Council’s vision to integrate cutting-edge technology into urban life. The robots, equipped with advanced surveillance cameras and sensors, can monitor crowded areas, detect unusual activity, and alert authorities in real-time. The autonomous machines are guided by sophisticated algorithms that allow them to navigate busy streets and adapt to various situations, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routines.
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FriDec272024
IN: Haryana: Faridabad development authority to install 1,050 CCTV cameras for enhanced surveillance
Rs 60 crore project aims to boost security with AI-enabled cameras, face detection technology
The Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA) has issued a new tender for the installation of 1,050 additional CCTV cameras across the city, with an estimated cost of Rs 60 crore. The move is expected to triple the city’s CCTV coverage, significantly enhancing law and order surveillance.
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ThuDec262024
BD: Chattogram: Is a Korean-style smart city in the offing in Mirsharai?
KOTRA expects Bangladesh to be seventh country coming under Korean Economic Innovation Partnership Program after Indonesia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Ecuador and Kenya
Mirsharai, strategically located within around 70km radius of an international airport and a sea port in the country’s commercial capital, Chittagong, now being developed as a national special economic zone (NSEC) has all the protentional to be turned into a seaside bayview smart city.
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ThuDec262024
Smart cities of the future: inside Europe’s living laboratories
The story of human civilisation is simply the story of the ‘city’. In this current chapter of human history, society is witnessing the next generation of smart cities.
These modern metropolitan areas are about intelligence – not just in a city’s transit, safety and utilities, but in its capacity to optimise for sustainability and equity.
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ThuDec262024
World Bank Boosts Digital Infrastructure in Tajikistan
The World Bank today approved a comprehensive project to enhance digital services and improve digital skills in Tajikistan, including dedicated interventions targeting rural areas. The initiative aims to improve the delivery of digitally-enabled public services and boost digital literacy, fostering a more inclusive and resilient economy.
The Tajikistan Digital Foundations Project, with a total funding of $39 million, is supported by an International Development Association (IDA) grant of $30 million and an initial $9 million grant from the Government of Switzerland.
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ThuDec262024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Over 1,000 Cameras Installed Across Srinagar To Curb Traffic Violations: CEO Smart City
CEO Srinagar Smart City, Owais Ahmad Thursday said that over 1,000 cameras have been installed across the city under the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) to curb traffic violations.
Speaking with reporters, the CEO said that cameras are designed to capture various traffic violations, including seatbelt and helmet non-compliance, mobile phone usage while driving, and jumping traffic signals.
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WedDec252024
Smart Cities, Smart Traffic: The Rise of Intelligent Transport Systems
The rise of intelligent transport systems (ITS) marks a significant leap forward in urban mobility, addressing long-standing issues like traffic congestion, road safety, and pollution.
The world is becoming more urbanized than ever before, and with this shift comes the challenge of managing traffic efficiently in growing cities. Gridlocks, pollution, and wasted time are major pain points for urban dwellers and city planners alike. This is where intelligent transport systems (ITS) come into play. These advanced systems leverage technology to optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and make cities smarter and more sustainable. By integrating data-driven solutions and real-time monitoring, ITS is shaping the future of urban mobility.
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WedDec252024
AE: Dubai launches region’s first drone delivery system
The drone is designed to operate in various city landscapes, using advanced flight control algorithms and multi-sensor fusion positioning technology
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has launched the Middle East’s first drone delivery system at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO).
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WedDec252024
MY: Negeri Sembilan: Seremban: Smart city set to pave the way
The MVV City development, a smart modern city soon to take shape here, will help transform Negri Sembilan into a high-income economy and put it in a strategic position to attract more foreign and local investors, says Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
The Mentri Besar said the project would also strengthen the foundation for a Negri Sembilan that is economically vibrant, socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
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TueDec242024
IN: Karnataka: All to know about Smart City project in Mangaluru
Smart Cities Mission - an innovative programme launched by the government of India in co-ordination with the State Governments, aims to drive the economic growth and improve the quality of life of people by enabling local development and harnessing technology as a means to deliver better service to the citizens.
The focus is on sustainable and inclusive development and the idea is to develop c
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TueDec242024
ZA: Mpumalanga: Bambanani Mlambo Trust plans smart city near Komatipoort
Inkhosi Mlambo II indicated how the trust has already begun with the plans to build a smart city on the N4 corridor towards Komatipoort.
The Bambanani Mlambo Trust convened at Shonga Events on November 27 to finalise the alterations they wish to make to their title deed.
The trust unanimously voted to have their title deed amended from agricultural to commercial purposes, in line with their upcoming development plans. This was done in the presence of the chief director for land restitution support of the Mpumalanga Office of Land Reform and Rural Development, Sam Nkosi.
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TueDec242024
6 Smart City Trends Transforming Communities in 2025
The evolution of smart city trends has been nothing short of fascinating. What started as basic automation in the 1990s has since become an intricate network of intelligent, data-driven infrastructures capable of dynamic urban management.
As the drive for smarter, interconnected cities grows, the implications for metropolitan living could be profound. From technological advancements and behavioral shifts to novel ways for making sustainable development more economically viable, here’s what 2025 could bring for smart communities.
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TueDec242024
IT: A Technological Renaissance. How Napoli is Becoming a Smart City to Watch
Napoli (Naples), the historic Italian city known for its rich cultural heritage and delectable cuisine, is stepping into the future with ambitious plans to transform into a leading smart city. As urban areas worldwide grapple with the challenges of modernization, Napoli is embracing cutting-edge technologies to enhance urban life and preserve its charm.
Leveraging the power of the Internet of Things (IoT), Napoli is integrating smart solutions across various sectors, enhancing public services, transportation, and environmental management. Smart Transportation is at the forefront of this transformation. With the implementation of real-time public transport tracking and smart ticketing systems, Napoli aims to improve commuter experience and reduce carbon footprints.
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MonDec232024
Deal signed to explore smart city parking solutions across Saudi Arabia
Parkin Company (Parkin), the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai announces that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BATIC Investment and Logistics Company (BATIC), a Saudi Arabian conglomerate listed on the Saudi Exchange (TADAWUL), with investments in logistics, transportation, parking, real estate, private and civil security services, cash solutions and facilities management. The partnership aims to combine Parkin’s renowned operational capabilities with the extensive local public parking network managed by Smart City Solutions Co. (SCSC), a BATIC subsidiary and Saudi Arabia’s largest paid public parking provider.
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MonDec232024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Smart City project will transform Jammu into a Model City: Vikram Randhawa
Senior BJP leader and MLA Bahu constituency, Vikram Randhawa, asserted that the ongoing Smart City Project will soon transform Jammu into a model city that sets a benchmark for urban development across the nation.
He made these remarks during a tour of Bahu constituency, where he kick-started various developmental works worth Rs 2.5 crore under the Smart City Mission in presence of JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav. The projects included significant upgrades to infrastructure, such as improved drainage systems, road development and installation of smart lighting.
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MonDec232024
IN: The path to net-zero starts with data
Synopsis
Half of all industrial data has been created in the last two years, says Lisa Wee, global head of sustainability, Aveva, highlighting why companies are struggling to double down on energy efficiency. Pointing to the pace of digitalisation, she said that 70% of the industries still haven't managed to digitalise at a scale.
In the United Arab Emirates, a data management system for hundreds of remote sites has helped the Dubai municipality save about $2 million a day by reusing water. At Michelin, a centralised monitoring and energy tracking system across 65 factories helps achieve a 10% reduction in water and energy consumption.
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MonDec232024
TH: Chonburi: Pattaya advances Smart City initiative with 5G Technology for EEC Area
Mayor Poramet Ngamphichet chaired a meeting on December 13 to discuss the management strategy for the 5G Pattaya Smart City project, aiming to enhance urban governance and improve the quality of life in the EEC area.
Pattaya City has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Telecommunications Public Company Limited (NT) to collaborate on the 5G Smart City development. This cutting-edge technology will integrate smart poles across the city, connecting various municipal systems with secure and reliable data exchange. The system will enable data collection, such as surveillance footage, weather reports, heat detection, and vehicle license plate recognition, analyzed using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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MonDec232024
IN: Centre has no plans to add new cities under Smart Cities Mission
The government on Monday informed Rajya Sabha that it has, at present, no proposal under consideration to include additional cities under the ambitious Smart Cities Mission.
The government was asked whether it has any plan to select and develop another 100 new cities as Smart Cities apart from those 100 Smart Cities which were selected earlier.
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SunDec222024
EG: EGP 150 Billion Invested in Digital Infrastructure Since 2018
These investments have focused on 5G technology and smart city development according to ICT Minister Amr Talaat.
During his speech at the 5G and Beyond Forum, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat shared that the Egyptian government has invested over EGP 150 billion since 2018 to modernise the nation's digital infrastructure, with a particular focus on 5G technology and smart city development. He highlighted the potential of 5G to facilitate the creation of smart cities that prioritize environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and digital inclusion.
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SunDec222024
AE: Nol card balance in Dubai: How to check online; process explained
As per the Roads and Transport Authority, commuters should have a balance of Dh15 on their Nol card to cover a round trip on the Metro transit network
Dubai's state-of-the-art public transport system is the lifeline to millions of commuters who live and work in the emirate.
Look around you and the chances are each and everyone will have a Nol card, the smart card that is used to pay for various modes of transport in Dubai. They might be owning more than one! And even if you do own a car, chances are you would have definitely ridden the metro, the bus or the tram, at some point.
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SunDec222024
KE: Help transform Nairobi into smart city, resident associations told
Resident associations have the potential to transform Nairobi into a modern and smart city. Jubilee Holdings Ltd Group CEO Julius Kipng’etich said associations play a critical role in the city’s development, urging them to leverage their talents for urban renewal.
“You have the capability to transform the metropolitan into a smart city full of modern comforts. Let us use the talents in our resident associations to restore the glory of the city,” Dr Kipng’etich said.
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SunDec222024
IN: Karnataka: Tumakuru implements emergency response system for women’s safety
In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the safety of women in public spaces, the Tumakuru Smart City project has installed emergency helpline systems across the city. This system is designed to ensure that in situations where women face har-assment or feel unsafe, the police can respond promptly.
A total of 413 surveillance cameras have been strategically set up in various loca-tions, including parks and areas that are generally less crowded or deemed unsafe. This measure aims to bolster security and provide immediate assistance when re-quired.
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SatDec212024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Smart City: Srinagar To Get 360 Ultra-Modern Bus Stops
As a step forward to enhance the commute in Srinagar City, the Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) is going to build ultra-modern bus stops with amenities to inform the passenger about smart city bus movement in the City.
The bus stops will be built with modern technology, and the City is set to witness the addition of 360 ultra-modern bus stops all over Srinagar.
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SatDec212024
US: California: Imperial becomes Valley's first smart city
The City of Imperial became Thursday the first smart city in the county.
In a press conference held on December 12 at Eager Park, city officials said the city is being transformed by leveraging technology to improve the quality of life for all our residents.
By ensuring equitable access to high-speed broadband internet, the city is closing the gap and providing all residents with the resources they need to thrive in the digital age, the city said.
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eGovernment-Infobrief Dezember 2013
eGovernment Infoletter December 2013
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Leser, wir freuen uns, Ihnen die aktuelle Ausgabe unseres eGovernment-Infobriefs vorstellen zu dürfen. Unser Infobrief fasst monatlich die wichtigsten auf unserer Competence Site veröffentlichten Inhalte zusammen und informiert Sie über aktuelle Entwicklungen und Veranstaltungen zum Thema "eGovernment". Diesen Infobrief können Sie sich auch online direkt auf unserer Website unter diesem Link anschauen: http://www.ifgcc.de/index.php?option=com_content& amp;task=view&id=45426 Ältere Ausgaben unseres Infobriefs finden Sie unter diesem Link: http://www.ifgcc.de/index.php?option=com_content& amp;task=category§ionid=17&id=496 Bitte besuchen Sie auch unsere Website http://www.ifg.cc. Wir wünschen Ihnen eine spannende und informative Lektüre. Wir danken allen RedakteurInnen, die einen Beitrag zum Infobrief geleistet haben. Das IfG.CC-Team |
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. You also can read the eGovernment Infoletter on our website using the following link: http://www.ifgcc.de/index.php?option=com_content& amp;task=view&id=45426 Past editions of the eGovernment Infoletter are available at the following link: http://www.ifgcc.de/index.php?option=com_content& amp;task=category§ionid=17&id=496 Please visit also our Website http://www.ifg.cc. We wish you a pleasant and informative read! We thank all of the authors and editors who contributed to this edition of the eGovernment Infoletter. The IfG.CC Team |
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1. Nachrichten aus dem Institut IfG.CC / News from the IfG.CC
1.1 Ausgewählte Aktivitäten & Projekte / Selected activities & projects
A.1 Potsdam, Deutschland, 28.11.: F+E-Projekt "PROKETTA – Erhebung von Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung" – Zweites Treffen der Projektpartner
A.2 Bonn, Deutschland, 21.-22.11: F+E-Projekt "PROKETTA – Erhebung von Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung" – Evfaluierungsworkshop der eStandards-Projekte
A.3 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland 13.11.: Forschungsprojekt "Zukunft der Verwaltung - Stein-Hardenberg 2.0" – 2. Leitungskonferenz in Caputh
1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publications
P.1 „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ – Beitrag in der Juni-Ausgabe des Behördenspiegel: Zukunft der Verwaltung - Das Forschungsprojekt "Stein-Hardenberg 2.0"
P.2 „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ – Artikel in der eGov Präsenz 02/2013: Reduktion von Verwaltungslasten für Eltern eines Kindes mit Behinderung
1.3 Vom IfG.CC empfohlene Publikationen / Publications recommended by the IfG.CC
R.1 Shillabeer, Anna; Buss, Terry F.; Denise M. Rousseau, Denise M. (eds.): Evidence-Based Public Management: Practices, Issues, and Prospects, New York, NY: M.E. Sharpe, 2011. - 312 pp.
1.4 Veranstaltungen & Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
V.1 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland, 22.11.: Vortrag für eine Delegation aus Usbekistan
V.2 Worms, Deutschland, 14.11.: Vortrag zum Thema Kooperationsfähigkeit bei E-Government auf der Regionalkonferenz „Wirtschaft trifft Verwaltung“
V.3 Worms, Deutschland, 14.11.: Präsentation der Prozesserhebungsergebnisse aus dem Bereich Genehmigungsverfahren zur Durchführung von Großraum- und/oder Schwerverkehr in der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar auf der Regionalkonferenz “Wirtschaft trifft Verwaltung”
V.4 Potsdam, Deutschland, 07.11.: Seminar „Krisenmanagement“ für Führungskräfte der Verwaltung in Kooperation mit dem Behörden Spiegel
1.5 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen & Vorträge / Conferences & events supported by the IfG.CC
K.1 Announcement: Big Island, Hawaii, 06.-09.01.2014: 47th HICSS (Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences), Call for papers
K.2 Announcement: Ottawa, Canada, 09.-11.04.2014: IRSPM 2014 conference, Call for papers abstracts
1.6 Workshops des IfG.CC / IfG.CC workshops
W.1 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 05.12.: Prozesspriorisierungs-Workshop
W.2 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 19.12.: Prozessmodellierungs-Workshop
W.3 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 09.01.: Mobile-Services-Workshop
W.4 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 12.12.: Shared-Services-Workshop
1.7 Jobs beim IfG.CC / Jobs at the IfG.CC
J.1 Das IfG.CC bietet attraktive Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen / The IfG.CC offers attractive opportunities for students and graduates
J.2 Das IfG.CC sucht weitere Mitarbeiter/-innen für den Geschäftsbereich "Prozessmanagement"
J.3 Schülerbetriebspraktikum beim IfG.CC
1.8 In eigener Sache / On our owns account
E.1 Das IfG.CC öffnet sein Projekt zur Entwicklung eines Prozessketten-Registers für staatliche Informations- und Meldepflichten für weitere Kooperationspartner
2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats / Key Issue of the Month:
eGovernment in Großbritannien/eGovernment in Great Britain
2.1 Support Growing for a Telemedicine revolution in home care
2.2 Southern Health secures funding for telehealth programme
2.3 “No evidence” that telehealth reduces GPs´ workload
2.4 UK government grants 18 local authorities £7m to put towards shared services
2.5 Government shared services – Offshoring back office jobs, yes or no?
3. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
3.1 eGovernment Summit 2013
4. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
4.1 Ireland: Improvement needed at 3rd level to meet ICT jobs demand - Forfás
4.2 European Union: Charting the Course of Telemedicine: An International Perspective
4.3 Estonia: Estonian president spoke about cross-border e-services in Helsinki
4.4 Italy: Only 19% of Italians use e-government - OECD
4.5 Estonia: Ilves: the safety of e-services does not imply secluding oneself
5. eGovernment weltweit / World wide eGovernment
5.1 USA: Why Do We Still Use Passwords?
5.2 India: FDI may soon be allowed in e-retail services
5.3 Australia: 'Avoid blame game in review': doctors' plea on e-health inquiry
5.4 United Arab Emirates: TRA launches new e-portal for automatic assessment of Federal entities websites
5.5 Will The Shift To E-Gov't Decrease Corruption in Kenya?
5.6 PHL creates body on e-government interoperability
5.7 Are governments ready for the cloud?
6. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen des laufenden Monats / Selected events in the current month
6.1 03.-04.12., Berlin, Deutschland: Moderner Staat 2013 – 17. Fachmesse und Kongress
6.2 12.12., Dresden, Deutschland: Regionalkonferenz zum E-Government-Gesetz
6.3 05.-06.12., Istanbul, Turkey: ICEG 2013 : International Conference on e-Government
6.4 05.-06.12., Athens, Greece: 5th e-Democracy International Conference on: „e-Democracy -Security, Privacy and Trust in a Digital World“
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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A.1 Potsdam, Deutschland, 28.11.: F+E-Projekt "PROKETTA – Erhebung von Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung" – Zweites Treffen der Projektpartner
Am 28.11. fand in Potsdam beim IfG.CC das 2. Treffen der Projektpartner des Forschungs- und Entwicklungsprojektes "PROKETTA – Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung“ statt. Ziel der Veranstaltung war es, die Projektpartner über den aktuellen Umsetzungsstand und die nächsten Schritte im Projekt zu informieren sowie Rückmeldungen zu ersten, bereits gelieferten Ergebnissen zu erhalten.
Teilnehmer der Veranstaltung waren Vertreter aus Bundes- und Landesministerien, kommunaler IT-Dienstleister sowie verschiedenen Kommunen und Unternehmen, bei denen im Verlauf des Projektes bereits Prozesse erhoben wurden.
Dr. Manfred J. Suhr, Geschäftsführer und Vorstand des IfG.CC, präsentierte wesentliche Zielstellungen, Vorgehensweisen und Schwerpunkte des PROKETTA-Projektes. Er ging einführend auf die Besonderheit ein, dass im Projekt Prozessketten zwischen Unternehmen und öffentlicher Verwaltung erhoben werden. Bisher werden häufig nur organisationsintern Prozesse betrachtet und optimiert; organisationsübergreifende Schnittstellen finden dagegen kaum Berücksichtigung. Dabei weisen gerade die Schnittstellen zu anderen Akteuren große Optimierungspotenziale auf. Anschließend erläuterte Dr. Suhr, welche Informations- und Meldepflichten (IMP) für die Betrachtung im Projekt ausgewählt und zu Themenclustern (wie z.B. Abfall, Anlagenbau/-betrieb, Gütertransport oder Umweltschutz) zusammengefasst wurden. Im Anschluss daran präsentierte er die Vorgehensweise zur Prozessoptimierung. Im Vordergrund stehen dabei nicht Optimierungen durch den bloßen Einsatz von IT, sondern eher arbeitsorganisatorische Optimierungspotenziale. Aus den optimierten Prozessketten werden Referenzmodelle abgeleitet, die Kommunen intern zur Anpassung und Analyse ihrer eigenen Prozesse nutzen können. Herausforderung ist, dass in der Praxis kaum Erfahrungen bei der Prozessoptimierung, wenn als Grundlage für die Optimierung nicht auf aussagekräftige Angaben zu Zeit- und Kostenaspekten von Prozessen zurückgegriffen werden kann. Das ist in Kommunen oft der Fall.
Friederike Thessel, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin im PROKETTA-Projekt, berichtete anschließend über bisherige Projekterfahrungen. So ist beispielsweise die Bereitschaft von Unternehmen, an der Prozesserhebung teilzunehmen, davon abhängig, wie bedeutsam die Informations- und Meldepflicht für ihr „Tagesgeschäft“ ist. Im Vergleich dazu ist das Interesse der Verwaltungen an der Projektteilnahme größer, da die Bearbeitung von Informations- und Meldepflichten per se zum Kerngeschäft gehört.
Im zweiten Teil der Veranstaltung präsentierte Herr Dr. Suhr anhand verschiedener Szenarien Nutzen und Einsatzmöglichkeiten des Geschäftsprozessmanagers, einem der wesentlichen Projektergebnisse auf Produktebene beim IfG.CC. Der Geschäftsprozessmanager ist als Wissensmanagementtool konzipiert, mit dem in anschaulicher Form Informationen zu den erhobenen Prozessketten zwischen Behörden und Unternehmen visualsiert und digital bereitgestellt werden. Alle Prozessschritte sind mit erläuternden Informationen hinterlegt, z.B. zu erforderlichen Dokumenten, Gesetzesgrundlagen und Prüfschritten. Mitarbeiter in Unternehmen und Behörden können den Geschäftsprozessmanager nutzen, um sich schnell einen Überblick über die gesamte Prozesskette zu verschaffen, oder je nach Bedarf (z.B. bei der Einarbeitung in ein neues Aufgabenfeld) auch Detailinformationen zu Teilprozessen abzurufen.
In der anschließenden Diskussion wurden einzelne Projektschwerpunkte vertieft und Ideen zum Transfer der Projektergebnisse entwickelt. Dabei wurde deutlich, wie wichtig es ist, dass die im Projekt entwickelten Prozessmodelle gut in die alltägliche Arbeit integriert und möglichst flächendeckend genutzt werden. In diesem Zusammenhang sollte der Austausch von „good practices“ zwischen den Projektpartnern und darüber hinaus weiterhin stark verfolgt werden.
Das dreijährige F+E-Projekt PROKETTA (proketta.ifg.cc), gefördert vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie, startete am 01.04.2012. Kooperationspartner sind u.a. Verwaltungen der kommunalen und Landesebene, kommunale Spitzenverbände, öffentliche IT-Dienstleister, Unternehmen und Kammern.
Wenn auch Sie Interesse an einer Beteiligung an dem F+E-Projekt haben oder weitere Informationen wünschen, wenden Sie sich bitte an Friederike Thessel (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://proketta.ifg.cc/
A.2 Bonn, Deutschland, 21.-22.11: F+E-Projekt "PROKETTA – Erhebung von Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung" – Evaluierungsworkshop der eStandards-Projekte
Am 21. und 22. 11. fand in Bonn ein Evaluierungsworkshop für alle Projekte, die über das eStandards-Förderprogramm des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Technologie (BMWi) gefördert werden, statt. Dr. Manfred J. Suhr, Projektleiter und Geschäftsführer des IfG.CC, und Friederike Thessel, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin des IfG.CC, stellten den aktuellen Projektstand des Projektes „PROKETTA – Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung“ vor. Ziel der Präsentation war es, den bisherigen Projektverlauf kritisch zu reflektieren sowie die Aktivitäten vorzustellen, die in den nächsten Monaten geplant sind. Gleichzeitig wurde dieser Workshop genutzt, um sich mit den Mitarbeitern der anderen Projekte zu Schwerpunkten und Herausfor-derungen auszutauschen und Ideen für weitere gemeinsame Projekte zu entwickeln.
Lag in den ersten Projektmonaten der Schwerpunkt auf konzeptionellen Arbeiten, werden seit Juli 2012 in Workshops und mittels Interviews systematisch Geschäftsprozesse in Verwaltungen auf kommunaler, Landes- und Bundesebene sowie in Unternehmen zu den priorisierten Informations- und Meldepflichten (IMP) (z.B. Baugenehmigung für gewerbliche Sonderbauten, Anträge nach dem Bundesimmissionsschutzgesetz) erhoben. Die ausgewählten IMP wurden nach Themen geclustert, um Ähnlichkeiten und Abhängigkeiten zwischen den IMP besser abbilden zu können.
In den Gesprächen zur Vorbereitung der Prozesserhebung und bei der Prozesserhebung wurde deutlich, dass – anders als erwartet – Unternehmen beim Thema Geschäftsprozessmanagement nicht unbedingt weiter entwickelt sind als Kommunen. Sowohl bei Unternehmen als auch bei Behörden besteht ein großer Bedarf an Austausch über Vorgehensweise und Möglichkeiten zur Prozessoptimierung. Die Prozesserhebungen werden z.T. von den Organisationen als Einstieg in das Thema Geschäftsprozessmanagement genutzt.
Eines der wesentlichen Projektergebnisse auf Produktebene ist beim IfG.CC der Geschäftsprozessmanager. Dieser ist als Wissensmanagementtool entwickelt, mit dem in anschaulicher Form Informationen zu den erhobenen Prozessketten zwischen Behörden und Unternehmen visualsiert und bereitgestellt werden. Alle Prozessschritte sind mit erläuternden Informationen hinterlegt, z.B. zu erforderlichen Dokumenten, Gesetzesgrundlagen und Prüfschritten. Mitarbeiter in Unternehmen und Behörden können den Geschäftsprozessmanager nutzen, um sich schnell einen Überblick über die gesamte Prozesskette zu verschaffen, oder je nach Bedarf (z.B. bei der Einarbeitung in ein neues Auf-gabenfeld) auch Detailinformationen zu Teilprozessen abrufen.
Schwerpunkt in den kommenden Monaten wird weiterhin die Erhebung und Modellierung von Prozessketten zu Informations- und Meldepflichten sein – sowohl auf Unternehmens- als auch auf Behördenseite. Ein Ziel ist es auch, erste Referenzprozessmodelle für Informations- und Meldepflichten zu entwickeln. Diese können als Gestaltungsgrundlage genutzt werden, eine prozessorientierte Verwaltung umzusetzen.
Das dreijährige F+E-Projekt PROKETTA (proketta.ifg.cc), gefördert vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie, startete am 01.04.2012. Kooperationspartner sind u.a. Verwaltungen der kommunalen und Landesebene, kommunale Spitzenverbände, öffentliche IT-Dienstleister, Unternehmen und Kammern.
Wenn auch Sie Interesse an einer Beteiligung an dem F+E-Projekt haben oder weitere Informationen wünschen, wenden Sie sich bitte an Friederike Thessel (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://proketta.ifg.cc/
A.3 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland 13.11.: Forschungsprojekt "Zukunft der Verwaltung - Stein-Hardenberg 2.0" – 2. Leitungskonferenz in Caputh
In der jährlichen Leitungskonferenz des Forschungsprojektes „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ am 13.11. wurden der höchsten Steuerungs- und Entscheidungsebene (Auftraggeber) im Projekt grundlegende Erkenntnisse vorgestellt. Im Vordergrund standen die vom Projektteam entwickelten verwaltungspolitischen Kernthesen sowie Überlegungen zur Weiterentwicklung staatsorganisatorischer Prinzipien wie Föderalismus, kommunale Selbstverwaltung und Ressortprinzip. Ziel der Veranstaltung war es, die erarbeiteten Ergebnisse zu diskutieren und gemeinsam weiterzuentwickeln. Durch den Dialog zwischen Wissenschaft und Praxis soll sichergestellt werden, dass die Forschungsergebnisse auch in die Praxis transferiert und so ein Beitrag zur Weiterentwicklung der Verwaltungspraxis geleistet werden kann.
Im Einstein-Sommerhaus in Caputh tauschten die Teilnehmer – jenseits des immer hastiger werdenden „Alltagsgeschäfts“ – Gedanken und Ideen über die Zukunft von Staat und Verwaltung im Kontext von IT-Nutzung aus. Kernfragen waren u.a., wie E-Government dazu beitragen kann, die Stärken des Föderalismus besser zu nutzen; welche Potenziale sich nicht realisieren lassen, wenn an der bisherigen föderalen Arbeitsteilung festgehalten wird; wie viel „Eigenproduktion“ kommunale Selbstverwaltung erfordert und welche Aufgaben(teile) tatsächlich unter den Schutz der Ressorthoheit fallen.
Konsens in der Diskussionsrunde war, dass es nicht darum geht, grundlegende staatliche Organisationsprinzipien abzuschaffen oder notwendigerweise zu verändern. Vielmehr ginge es darum, die Prinzipien vor dem Hintergrund von vernetztem E-Government neu bzw. zeitgemäß zu interpretieren, ohne dass deren ursprüngliche Zwecke und Funktionen unterlaufen werden.
Für alle Fragen zum Projekt steht Ihnen Stefanie Köhl (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC, gern zur Verfügung.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://sh20.ifg.cc/
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1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publication
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P.1 „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ – Beitrag in der Juni-Ausgabe des Behördenspiegel: Zukunft der Verwaltung - Das Forschungsprojekt "Stein-Hardenberg 2.0"
Ein aktueller Beitrag aus dem Projekt „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ ist in der Juni-Ausgabe des Behördenspiegel erschienen. In dem Artikel werden ausgewählte Erkenntnisse, die innerhalb des Forschungsverlaufs gewonnen wurden, dargestellt.
Obwohl das Projekt noch nicht abgeschlossen ist, können erste Ergebnisse und konkretisierende Thesen formuliert werden:
- „Staatlichkeit verändert sich durch IT bereits heute mehr als gedacht, manchmal auch unbemerkt, weil die Wirkungen der gegenwärtigen Praxis von Informationstechnik-Einführung nicht immer offensichtlich sind.
- „Gestaltung kann gelingen, wenn zwischen Bewirkung, Produktion und Infrastruktur unterschieden wird und alle drei Bereiche eng aufeinander bezogen werden.“
- „Die Potenziale von vernetztem eGovernment können föderalismusfreundlich genutzt werden; eine Veränderung oder gar Abschaffung von Zuständigkeiten ist nicht erforderlich.“
Das Projekt hat nicht nur wissenschaftlichen Nutzen, sondern auch unmittelbare praktische Bedeutung, weil es Themen berührt, die heute schon in der Praxis relevant sind. In nahezu jedem anspruchsvollen eGovernment-Vorhaben stellen sich Fragen von Zuständigkeiten, Verantwortung, Steuerung und Umsetzbarkeit. Hierauf werden im Forschungsprojekt Antworten gegeben.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.sh20.ifg.cc/
http://www.mi.brandenburg.de/cms/detail.php/bb1.c.334355.de
P.2 „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ – Artikel in der eGov Präsenz 02/2013: Reduktion von Verwaltungslasten für Eltern eines Kindes mit Behinderung
In der aktuellen Ausgabe (02/2013) der praxisnahen Fachzeitschrift „eGov Präsenz“ wurden ausgewählte Ergebnisse des Forschungsprojektes „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ veröffentlicht.
In dem Artikel wird die Problemlage von Eltern eines Kindes mit Behinderung beim Zugang zu öffentlichen Leistungen skizziert. Diese Zielgruppe ist in hohem Maße mit Bürokratieaufwand belastet, da sie wiederholt und dauerhaft mit verschiedenen Verwaltungen in Kontakt treten (müssen). Ursachen der hohen Verwaltungslasten sind unter anderem ein komplexes Leistungs- und Trägerspektrum sowie unklare Zuständigkeiten. In dem Artikel wird beispielhaft aufgezeigt, wie vernetztes eGovernment dazu beitragen kann, den Interaktionsaufwand mit der Verwaltung zu reduzieren. Die entwickelten Gestaltungsansätze orientieren sich dabei konsequent an den spezifischen Bedarfen der Zielgruppe. Dabei wurde besonderen Wert auf eine Bündelung des Zugangs zu Informationen und Leistungen sowie eine Reduktion der Häufigkeit der Interaktion mit Behörden/Trägern gelegt. In Fokusgruppenworkshops wurden die Gestaltungsansätze von Adressaten sowie Vertretern der öffentlichen Verwaltung kritisch diskutiert und evaluiert.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.wirtschaft.bfh.ch/de/forschung/publikationen/egov_praesenz.html
http://www.sh20.ifg.cc/
http://www.mi.brandenburg.de/sixcms/detail.php/bb1.c.273313.de
Ziel des Forschungsprojektes „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ ist es, vor dem Hintergrund der informationstechnischen Möglichkeiten, zukunftsorientierte Verwaltungsmodelle zu entwickeln. Das Forschungsprojekt dauert noch bis zum 31.12.2013.
Für Fragen zum Projekt steht Ihnen Stefanie Köhl (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC, gern zur Verfügung.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.sh20.ifg.cc/
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Vom IfG.CC empfohlene Publikationen / Publications recommended by the IfG.CC
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R.1 Shillabeer, Anna; Buss, Terry F.; Denise M. Rousseau, Denise M. (eds.): Evidence-Based Public Management: Practices, Issues, and Prospects, New York, NY: M.E. Sharpe, 2011. - 312 pp.
Evidence-based management (EBMgt) derives principles of good management from scientific research, meta-analysis, case studies, and literature reviews, and then translates them into practice. Highly developed in medicine, this technique is just now beginning to be applied to business and public administration.
Evidence-Based Public Management is the first systematic assessment of EBMgt and its potential application in public management. The book is designed to present an overview of EBMgt, identify effective ways of applying evidence in public management, guide public managers in applying evidence, and guide public management researchers in more effectively translating their research into practice.
In addition to a thorough overview of the principles of EBMgt, the book also includes applied chapters devoted to the practical concerns of public management: performace-based management; human capital management; IT management; leadership development; and health care administration.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.mesharpe.com/mall/resultsa.asp?Title=Evidence-Based+Public+Management%3A+Practices%2C+Issues%2C+and+Prospects
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1.4 Veranstaltungen/Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
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V.1 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland, 22.11.: Vortrag für eine Delegation aus Usbekistan
Am 22.11. hat eine Delegation der Academy of Public Administration aus Usbekistan das IfG.CC besucht. Hintergrund des Besuchs war, dass die Academy eine zentrale Rolle bei der aktuellen Verwaltungsreform in Usbekistan einnehmen soll, in dem dort die Verwaltungs- und Führungskräfte aus- und weitergebildet werden. Organisiert wurde die Studienreise der usbekischen Delegation in Kooperation mit der Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (giz).
Interessiert war die Delegation vor allem an der Arbeitsweise des Forschungsinstituts und an Themen rund um eGovernment. Stefanie Köhl und Katrin Walter, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterinnen am IfG.CC, haben u.a. das Lehrangebot des Instituts präsentiert. Das IfG.CC bietet bereits seit vielen Jahren unterschiedliche Seminare und Masterkurse auf hohem Niveau an, in denen Forschungsergebnisse und Wissen für Führungskräfte in einer reflektiv-kritischen Form vermittelt werden. Vorgestellt wurden beispielsweise Seminarinhalte des Kurses „eGovernment“, wie z.B. der Einsatz von Informationstechnologie in der Verwaltung, die Gestaltung von Bürgerservices (Front- und Back-Office), die Leistungserbringung in netzwerkartigen Organisationsformen sowie Veränderung von Territorialität und Staatlichkeit, wenn Leistungen orts- und zeitunabhängig erbracht werden. Aber auch Seminare zu den Themen „Shared Services“, „Prozessmanagement“, „Krisenmanagement“ und „Kompetenzmanagement für eGovernment“ waren für die usbekischen Besucher von höchstem Interesse.
Neben den Inhalten der vorgestellten Seminare war die Delegation vor allem daran interessiert, wie Seminare am IfG.CC entstehen und aufgebaut sind. Dazu haben Mitarbeiter des Instituts einen Einblick in die Arbeitsweise des IfG.CC, vor allem in den Bereich der Entwicklung von Fallstudien aus eigenen Forschungsergebnissen gegeben. Alle vom IfG.CC angebotenen Seminare basieren auf empirischen Forschungsergebnissen, die anhand von umfangreichen nationalen wie internationalen Fallstudien, z.B. zu eGovernment-relevanten Themen wie Outsourcing und Shared Services oder EU-Vergleichen, bearbeitet und veranschaulicht werden. Das ermöglicht eine kritisch-reflektive Diskussion mit den Teilnehmern und erleichtert den Wissenstransfer in ihren jeweiligen individuellen institutionellen Kontext.
Wenn auch Sie Interesse an einem Seminar haben oder weitere Informationen wünschen, wenden Sie sich bitte an Stefanie Köhl (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC.
V.2 Worms, Deutschland, 14.11.: Vortrag zum Thema Kooperationsfähigkeit bei E-Government auf der Regionalkonferenz „Wirtschaft trifft Verwaltung“
Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan, wissenschaftlicher Direktor des IfG.CC, referierte am 14.11. auf der Regionalkonferenz „Wirtschaft trifft Verwaltung“ der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar GmbH im „Wormser“ zum Thema: „E-Government ist mehr als IT: Kooperationsfähigkeit bei E-Government-Netzwerken“. Kerngedanke des Vortrags war, dass es bei der Planung und Umsetzung von E-Government nicht primär um Technik geht, sondern um Netzwerkfähigkeit. Denn die meisten E-Government-Vorhaben scheitern nicht an einem Mangel an Technik. Silodenken, Bestandswahrungsinteressen sowie (datenschutz-) rechtliche Aspekte gehören zu den Haupthindernissen, die es bisher erschweren, vorhandene Vernetzungspotenziale zu heben. Wesentliche Voraussetzung für erfolgreiches E-Government sind somit nicht (nur) technisch einwandfreie Infrastrukturen. Vielmehr kommt es auf die organisatorische, ressourcenmäßige und individuelle Netzwerkfähigkeit an. Anhand von empirischen Beispielen verdeutlichte Prof. Schuppan, wie vermeintlich gut organisierte E-Government-Projekte scheitern können, wenn sie nicht die entsprechende „Rückendeckung“ auf politischer und Führungsebene haben. Die abgeleiteten Implikationen für die Praxis sind eindeutig: Neben professioneller Personalentwicklung, um Netzwerk- und Transformationskompetenzen – auch auf der Arbeitsebene – zu fördern, ist eine institutionelle Netzwerkfähigkeit der Behörden zu schaffen. Um netzwerkfähige Personen und Organisationen letztlich wirklich zu netzwerkwilligen Projektpartnern zu machen, müssen entsprechende Kooperationsanreize gesetzt werden.
Im Anschluss an die einführenden Vorträge am Vormittag, wurden am Nachmittag in Fachforen weitere aktuelle Themen aus dem Bereich „Kooperatives E-Government in föderalen Strukturen diskutiert, wie z.B. „Virtuelles Bauamt“, „Easy Transport - Optimierungspotenziale im Schwerlast-Verkehr“ oder „De-Mail und nPA im Einsatz“.
Hintergrund der Veranstaltung:
Bürokratieaufwand für Unternehmen zu reduzieren und die regionale Standortattraktivität der zu stärken ist das Ziel der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar GmbH. Unterstützt wird sie von Vertretern aus Wirtschaft, Kammern, Verwaltung und Wissenschaft, die gemeinsam daran arbeiten, die Verwaltungsprozesse zwischen Behörden und Unternehmen zu verbessern. Die jährliche Regionalkonferenz dient dazu, wesentliche Fortschritte und aktuelle Ergebnisse der Kooperationsprojekte vorzustellen und zu diskutieren.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.m-r-n.com/start/regionalplanung-und-entwicklung/gemeinschaftliche-regionalentwicklung/verwaltungsvereinfachung-e-government/regionalkonferenz-wirtschaft-trifft-verwaltung.html
V.3 Worms, Deutschland, 14.11.: Präsentation der Prozesserhebungsergebnisse aus dem Bereich Genehmigungsverfahren zur Durchführung von Großraum- und/oder Schwerverkehr in der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar auf der Regionalkonferenz “Wirtschaft trifft Verwaltung”
Beim Fachforum Easy Transport im Rahmen der 8. Regionalkonferenz „Wirtschaft trifft Verwaltung“ hat Friederike Thessel, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC, am 14.11. Ergebnisse einer Prozesserhebung zu Genehmigungsverfahren für Großraum- und/oder Schwerverkehr in der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar vorgestellt. Das Fachforum Easy Transport beschäftigt sich seit Dezember 2012 mit dem Genehmigungsverfahren speziell für Autokrane.
Zwischen Juni und August 2013 haben Mitarbeiter des IfG.CC im Rahmen des Projektes PROKETTA Prozesse zum Genehmigungsverfahren in der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar untersucht. Im Fokus standen dabei die Genehmigungen, die Autokrane (radgetriebene Mobilkrane, welche häufig bei Baumaßnahmen oder Abbrucharbeiten benötigt werden) für die Fahrt zu Baustellen oder Einsatzorten benötigen. Hintergrund ist, dass gerade Unternehmen, die Dienstleistungen mit Autokranen erbringen, einen Großteil der Aufträge kurzfristig erledigen müssen. Zu späte Genehmigungen verzögern den Geschäftsbetrieb. Ziel der Prozesserhebung war es daher, den Genehmigungsprozess für alle Beteiligten zunächst zu dokumentieren und so eine valide Grundlage für eine Prozessanalyse zu schaffen. Mit der Prozessanalyse sollen Möglichkeiten aufgezeigt werden, das Genehmigungsverfahren speziell für Autokrane transparenter und effizienter zu gestalten.
Ergebnisse der Prozessanalyse zeigen, dass es im Genehmigungsprozess viele Schnittstellen/Organisationsbrüche gibt, die hinsichtlich ihres Optimierungspotenzial geprüft werden müssen: Neben der Genehmigungsbehörde müssen noch weitere Fachbereiche (z.B. Kfz-Zulassungsstelle oder Tiefbauamt wegen Brückenstatik) einbezogen werden bzw. Informationen zuliefern, was den Genehmigungsprozess verlangsamt. Der Genehmigungsprozess wird bei Antragstellern (Kranunternehmen) und in den Genehmigungsbehörden durch VEMAGS – ein internetbasiertes Online-Genehmigungsverfahren für Großraum- und Schwertransporte – unterstützt. Eine system- und medienbruchfreie Bearbeitung findet dennoch nicht statt, da viele bereits bestehende Informationssysteme, wie z.B. Baustellen-Informationssysteme, nicht an VEMAGS – das internetbasierte Online-Genehmigungsverfahren für Großraum- und Schwertransporte – angebunden sind. Erschwerend kommt hinzu, dass in allen drei Ländern der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar unterschiedliche Regelungen, z.B. hinsichtlich Fahrzeitbeschränkungen, Begleitung der Fahrten durch Begleitfahrzeuge oder Absicherung durch die Polizei, zu beachten sind. Für Unternehmen, die ihre Services in der Metropolregion anbieten, bedeutet das, sich mit teilweise widersprüchlichen Auflagen zu arrangieren. Dies ist z.T. mit langen Warte- und Stehzeiten sowie höheren Personalkosten für die Kranunternehmen verbunden. Hinzu kommt, dass sich die Verkehrsinfrastruktur kontinuierlich verschlechtert. Das hat zur Folge, dass Streckenabschnitte und Brückenbauwerke für den Großraum- und Schwerverkehr gesperrt werden. Von den Behörden werden deswegen seltener Genehmigungen für längere Zeiträume (z.B. Dauergenehmigungen für festgelegte Strecken für 3 Jahre) erteilt.
Die präsentierten Ergebnisse werden genutzt, um in den kommenden Monaten mit den Verantwortlichen in den Behörden in der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar sowie auf Landes- und Bundesebene Maßnahmen für eine Verbesserung des Genehmigungsverfahrens zu entwickeln.
Projekthintergrund:
Im Projekt „PROKETTA – Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung“ erhebt das IfG.CC derzeit bundesweit Geschäftsprozesse in Unternehmen und Verwaltungen. Ziel ist es, ein Register mit Referenzprozessen für staatliche Informations- und Meldepflichten (IMP) aufzubauen. Ausgewählt wurden solche IMP, die bei Unternehmen besonders hohe (Bürokratie-) Kosten verursachen. Zur Prozesserhebung werden Workshops und Interviews mit beteiligten Unternehmen und Behörden durchgeführt. Arbeitsschritte, die notwendig sind, um bestimmte IMP zu erfüllen bzw. eingegangene Unterlagen und Daten von Unternehmen zu be- und verarbeiten, werden erfasst und auf dieser Grundlage anschließend Prozessmodelle erstellt, die mit den Interviewpartnern abgestimmt werden. Im weiteren Projektverlauf werden die jeweiligen Unternehmens- und Verwaltungsprozesse zu Prozessketten zusammengeführt. Parallel dazu sollen für die Informations- und Meldepflichten optimierte Referenzprozessketten entwickelt werden. Der Katalog wird mit Hilfe des beim IfG.CC entwickelten Geschäftsprozessmanagers zugänglich gemacht. Im Geschäftsprozessmanager werden Prozessketten und Referenzmodelle grafisch sowie inhaltlich abgebildet. Mitarbeiter in Unternehmen und Behörden erhalten hierdurch schnell einen Überblick über die gesamte Prozesskette. Arbeitet sich ein Mitarbeiter in ein für ihn neues Themengebiet ein, kann er darüber hinaus bei Bedarf detaillierte Informationen zu einzelnen Prozessschritten abrufen (z.B. Checklisten für die formale Prüfung von Anträgen).
Das dreijährige Projekt PROKETTA (proketta.ifg.cc), gefördert vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie, startete am 01.04.2012. Kooperationspartner sind u.a. Verwaltungen der kommunalen und Landesebene, kommunale Spitzenverbände, öffentliche IT-Dienstleister, Unternehmen und Kammern.
Wenn auch Sie Interesse an einer Beteiligung an dem Projekt haben oder weitere Informationen wünschen, wenden Sie sich bitte an Friederike Thessel (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.m-r-n.com/start/regionalplanung-und-entwicklung/gemeinschaftliche-regionalentwicklung/verwaltungsvereinfachung-e-government/regionalkonferenz-wirtschaft-trifft-verwaltung.html
http://proketta.ifg.cc/
V.4 Potsdam, Deutschland, 07.11.: Seminar „Krisenmanagement“ für Führungskräfte der Verwaltung in Kooperation mit dem Behörden Spiegel
Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan, wissenschaftlicher Direktor des IfG.CC, führte im Rahmen der Praxisseminarreihe des Behörden Spiegels am 07.11. in den Räumen des IfG.CC das Seminar „Das unerwartete Managen: Krisenmanagement in öffentlichen Institutionen“ für Führungskräfte der Verwaltung durch.
Ziel des Seminars war es, herauszuarbeiten, wie effektives Krisenmanagement in der Verwaltung aussehen und die Robustheit von öffentlichen Organisationen erhöht werden kann. Von großer Bedeutung ist dies, da der Staat zunehmend neuartige Krisen zu bewältigen hat und dadurch nahezu jeder Verwaltungszweig mit Krisen oder krisenähnlichen Erscheinungen konfrontiert ist. Hinzu kommt, dass Krisen und deren Wirkungen nur bedingt vorhersehbar sind, auch wenn sie sich u.U. früh andeuten. Im Vordergrund des Seminars stand daher das Management von und in Ausnahmesituationen sowie situatives Management, welches sich fundamental vom “Management im Normalzustand” unterscheidet.
Kernfragen des Seminars waren u.a.: Ist es möglich auf das Unerwartete vorbereitet zu sein? Welche besonderen Managementtechniken und weiteren Instrumente können in Krisensituationen zum Einsatz kommen? Ist Informationstechnik Ursache von Krisen oder Instrument zur Krisenbewältigung? Kann von Techniken und Herangehensweisen beim Management von Krisen etwas für das Public Management gelernt werden und umgekehrt? Mittels einer anwendungsorientierten theoretischen Reflexion, Praxis- und Fallbeispielen sowie konkreten Übungen wurden diese Fragen mit den Teilnehmern diskutiert und auf Basis fundierter Erkenntnisse beantwortet.
Das IfG.CC bietet bereits seit einigen Jahren unterschiedliche Master- und Praxiskurse auf hohem Niveau an, in denen Forschungsergebnisse und Wissen für Führungskräfte in der gebotenen reflektiv-kritischen Form vermittelt werden. Im Jahr 2014 wird das IfG.CC folgende Seminare in der Praxisseminarreihe des Behörden Spiegels anbieten: „Krisenmanagement in öffentlichen Institutionen“, „Management-Reformen der öffentlichen Verwaltung“ und „Staatliche Transformation mit Informationstechnik“. Detaillierte Informationen und die Anmeldung erfolgen über den Behörden Spiegel.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.fuehrungskraefte-forum.de/?page_id=3581
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1.5 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen & Veranstaltungen / Conferences & events supported by the IfG.CC
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K.1 Announcement: Big Island, Hawaii, 06.-09.01.2014: 47th HICSS (Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences), Call for papers
The 47th HICSS will be held at the Waikoloa Hilton on the Big Island of Hawaii from January 6 to 9, 2014.
The minitrack „Digital Government Mirrors and Anticipates Many Developments, which Later Become Major Trends“ is led by Theresa A. Pardo (University at Albany/SUNY), Samuel Fosso Wamba (University of Wollongong, Australia) and Tino Schuppan (IfG.CC, Potsdam, Germany).
The e-Government Emerging Topics minitrack provides a home for incubating new topics and trends in e-Government research. E-Government as an academic field is evolving; new directions of research and practice are emerging while others are becoming accepted as foundational. However, the foundations of the field still need to be spelled out more explicitly and rigorously. This HICSS E-Government Emerging Topics minitrack seeks submissions that contribute to the evolution of e-Government research and to the clarification of the field. Submissions should speak specifically to how the research presented contributes to our understanding of this emerging field.
In this minitrack papers are invited that offer the conceptual and practice-based boundaries and foundations of the field of e-Government, agendas for e-Government research, foundations and research methodologies for the study of e-Government, the nature of inter- and multi-disciplinaryresearch designs in e-Government, natural disaster management & e-government policy, mobile Government: Challenges, opportunities, standards, and protocols, Web 2.0/3.0 in government, Open data: Challenges, opportunities, standards, and protocols, E-diplomacy, societal challenges and e-Government, for instance, engaging citizens through technology.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://faculty.washington.edu/jscholl/hicss47/Emerging_Topics.html
K.2 Announcement: Ottawa, Canada, 09.-11.04.2014: IRSPM 2014 conference, Call for papers abstracts
Panel Session: The Role of e-Government in Administrative Reform: Towards New Forms of Governance, Democracy, and Accountability?
In the last decades, governments around the world started to use Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to improve various forms and aspects of government and governance. For instance, e-Government solutions have been introduced as a critical enabler for administrative reform in order to achieve better governance, more transparency, better quality services, and greater citizen involvement in the decision-making process.
Various ambitious demands placed on the design and delivery of 21st century government not only raise questions around how governments manage and implement seemingly competing interests in ICT-enabled administrative reform initiatives, but also if, and if so how and to what extent, the administrative reform objectives have been achieved through e-Government. Moreover, high expectations around ICT-enabled 'transformational' changes within the public sector and in its external relationships also leads to the question to what extent new forms of governance, democracy and accountability are emerging from the application and use of e-Government, and what the implications are for public management.
This panel intends to further explore these important issues around the role and actual outcomes of e-Government in administrative reform initiatives, and the implications for public management. It invites both theoretical and empirical papers that contribute to the existing body of knowledge around the role of ICTs in improving governance, accountability and democratic institutions in the public sector. Papers abstracts should include a short description of the topic, the research question(s) and method, and an indication of the research findings. Accepted papers for this panel will be considered for possible publication in the International Journal of E-Planning Research (IJEPR; www.igi-global.com/ijepr).
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.irspm.net/conferences.html
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1.6 Workshops des IfG.CC / IfG.CC workshops
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Das IfG.CC veranstaltet regelmäßig Hands-on-Workshop in kleiner Runde für Beschäftigte der öffentlichen Verwaltung, die sich mit aktuellen Themen wie Prozessmanagement, Shared Services, Mobile Bürgerdienste, IT-Sicherheit, Design Thinking u.v.a.m. beschäftigen.
Die Workshop-Teilnehmer werden unter dem Motto „Themen (be)greifbar machen“ aktiv in die Informationsvermittlung eingebunden und erhalten so einen Einblick in die Vorgehensweisen, Methoden und Tools des IfG.CC bei der Bearbeitung von Projekten eingebunden. Der Erfahrungsaustausch und Diskussionen mit den Mitarbeitern des IFGCCs sowie der Teilnehmer untereinander runden die Veranstaltung ab.
Die Teilnahme ist nach einer vorherigen Anmeldung für Beschäftigte der öffentlichen Verwaltung bzw. öffentlicher Unternehmen kostenlos. Die Teilnehmerzahl ist begrenzt. Die nächsten Termine entnehmen Sie bitte den nachstehenden Ankündigungen.
Bitte melden Sie sich für die nachstehenden Workshops über die eMail-Adresse This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. unter Angabe Ihres Namens, Ihrer Behörde sowie Ihrer Telefonnummer an. Wir freuen uns, auch Sie demnächst in Potsdam begrüßen zu dürfen.
W.1 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 05.12.: Prozesspriorisierungs-Workshop
Der Prozesspriorisierungs-Workshop richtet sich an Teilnehmer, die sich mit Themen wie Kostensenkung, Standardisierung und Beschleunigung von Arbeitsabläufen, mehr Service und Transparenz sowie Sicherung von Produkt- und Leistungsqualität beschäftigen.
Anhand einer Prozesspriorisierung werden im Hinblick auf die Zielsetzung bzw. den Problemdruck der Kommune Prozesse ausgewählt, die vorrangig reorganisiert und optimiert werden sollten. Die Teilnehmer des Prozesspriorisierungs-Workshops werden unter dem Motto „Prozess-Potenzial-Screening“ aktiv in die strategische Prozesspriorisierung und -auswahl anhand von Beispielen aus der öffentlichen Verwaltung eingebunden. Ziel ist es, im Vorfeld von Optimierungs- und Reorganisationsvorhaben Prozesse nach ihrer strategischen Bedeutung sowie dem Dringlichkeitsgrad ihrer Optimierung zu priorisieren. So entsteht eine Auswahl an Prozessen, deren Optimierung für die jeweilige Behörde möglich ist und deren Umsetzung Erfolg verspricht.
Den Teilnehmern wird ein Einblick in die Vorgehensweise des IfG.CC bei der Prozesspriorisierung gegeben. Diese wurde in vielen Projekten bereits erfolgreich angewendet und weiterentwickelt. Die Vorgehensweise ist besonders gut geeignet, um Schritt für Schritt zusammen Prozesse in der öffentlichen Verwaltung hinsichtlich ihres Optimierungspotenzials zu bewerten und auszuwählen.
Vorschau auf die nächsten Workshop-Termine (jeweils donnerstags): 05.12.2013 / 23.01. / 27.02. / 27.03. / 24.04. / 22.05.2014.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/forum/ifgcc_prozesspriorisierungsworkshop.pdf
W.2 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 19.12.: Prozessmodellierungs-Workshop
Der Prozessmodellierungs-Workshop richtet sich an Teilnehmer, die Prozesse modellieren, Veränderungsprozesse moderieren oder das in der Zukunft vorhaben.
Die Teilnehmer des Prozessmodellierungs-Workshops werden unter dem Motto „Prozesse greifbar machen“ aktiv in die Identifizierung, Erhebung, Modellierung und Optimierung von Beispielprozessen (z.B. Baugenehmigung, Gewerbeanmeldung, Kfz-Zulassung) aus der öffentlichen Verwaltung eingebunden. Ziel ist es, den Teilnehmern einen Einblick in die Vorgehensweise des IfG.CC bei der Prozessmodellierung zu geben., die besonders gut geeignet ist, um intuitiv und Schritt für Schritt zusammen mit den Mitarbeitern Prozesse in der öffentlichen Verwaltung zu erheben und zu modellieren.
Vorschau auf die nächsten Workshop-Termine (jeweils donnerstags): 19.12.2013 / 16.01. / 20.02. / 20.03. / 17.04. / 15.05.2014.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/forum/ifgcc_prozessmodellierungsworkshop.pdf
W.3 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 09.01.: Mobile-Services-Workshop
Der Mobile-Services-Workshop richtet sich an Teilnehmer, die sich über Einsatzmöglichkeiten und Anwendungsperspektiven von mobilen Dienstleistungen informieren möchten.
Die Erbringung von Verwaltungsleistungen unabhängig von Verwaltungsstandorten ist vor allem in ländlichen Regionen und in Kommunen mit vielen Ortsteilen von Interesse. Verwaltungsmitarbeiter werden dazu mit einem Koffer ausgestattet und erbringen Leistungen an wechselnden Standorten außerhalb der Verwaltung, z.B. in Außenstellen von Kommunalverwaltungen, an Hochschulen oder in Senioreneinrichtungen.
Die Workshop-Teilnehmer erfahren, welche Kofferkomponenten erforderlich und welche Leistungen für einen mobilen Service geeignet sind und bekommen Hinweise für die Umsetzung (z.B. technische und organisatorische Anforderungen) und Bereitstellung von Leistungen über das mobile „Bürgerbüro“.
Vorschau auf die nächsten Workshop-Termine (jeweils donnerstags): 09.01. / 13.03. / 08.05. / 10.07.2014.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/forum/ifgcc_mobileservicesworkshop.pdf
W.4 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 12.12.: Shared-Services-Workshop
Der Shared Services-Workshop beantwortet Fragen wie z.B.: Was sind die Unterschiede zwischen Shared Services und anderen Begriffen wie Querschnittsamt oder Outsourcing? Welche Bereiche können organisationsintern gebündelt werden? Welche praktischen Ansätze und Beispiele gibt es aktuell in der öffentlichen Verwaltung?
Inzwischen gehört es zur Verwaltungspraxis, in kommunalen Netzwerken zusammenzuarbeiten. Heterogene Strukturen können zusammengeführt, Leistungen standardisiert und kostengünstiger angeboten werden. Auch die unterschiedlichen Ressourcen der Kooperationspartner können gemeinsam genutzt werden. Bisher fand interkommunale Zusammenarbeit überwiegend im Bereich der Daseinsvorsorge oder Wirtschaftsförderung statt. Neuerdings wird jedoch bei Unterstützungsprozessen in den Bereichen Personal, Finanzen und Beschaffung verwaltungsübergreifend zusammengearbeitet; Shared Service Center/Dienstleistungszentren werden aufgebaut.
Vorschau auf die nächsten Workshop-Termine (jeweils donnerstags): 12.12.2013 / 13.02. / 10.04. / 12.06. / 14.08.2014.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/forum/ifgcc_sharedservicesworkshop_1.pdf
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1.7 Jobs beim IfG.CC / Jobs at the IfG.CC
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J.1 Das IfG.CC bietet attraktive Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen / The IfG.CC offers attractive opportunities for students and graduates
Das Institute for eGovernment (IfG.CC) mit Sitz im Stadtzentrum der Brandenburger Landeshauptstadt Potsdam bietet interessante Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen der Verwaltungs-, Politik- und Sozialwissenschaft, der Betriebswirtschaft und der (Wirtschafts-) Informatik in internationalen Projekten. Wir setzen uns mit Fragen der künftigen Anwendung von IKT in den Bereichen Government, Telemedizin, Katastrophenschutz, Bildung und Entwicklungspolitik auseinander. Auch Themen wie Schutz kritischer Infrastrukturen oder neue prozessorientierte Organisationsgestaltung gehören zu unseren Forschungsthemen.
Bitte senden Sie Ihre vollständigen Unterlagen per eMail an: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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http://www.research.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=78&lang=de
J.2 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_GPM_Stellenausschreibung.pdf
J.3 Schülerbetriebspraktikum beim IfG.CC
Interessierten und aufgeweckten Schülerinnen und Schülern bietet das IfG.CC die Möglichkeit, ein Schülerbetriebspraktikum zu absolvieren.
Interessierte schicken bitte Ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen (Anschreiben, Lebenslauf, letztes Zeugnis) an Heidrun Müller (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://bildungsserver.berlin-brandenburg.de/schueler-betriebspraktika.html
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1.8 In eigener Sache / On ourowns account
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E.1 Das IfG.CC öffnet sein Projekt zur Entwicklung eines Prozessketten-Registers für staatliche Informations- und Meldepflichten für weitere Kooperationspartner
Immer mehr Kommunen, Landkreise und Landesverwaltungen melden sich, um als Kooperationspartner an dem am 01.04.2012 gestarteten Projekt zur Entwicklung eines Registers mit standardisierten Prozessketten für staatliche Informationspflichten teilzunehmen, das vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie gefördert wird.
Kooperationspartner in diesem dreijährigen Projekt sind u.a. Verwaltungen der kommunalen und Landesebene, kommunale Spitzenverbände, öffentliche IT-Dienstleister, Unternehmen und Kammern. Zusätzlich zu den schon im Projekt engagierten Fachleuten ermöglicht das IfG.CC nach wie vor weiteren Kooperationspartnern die Teilnahme an diesem Projekt.
Als Ausgleich für den im Projekt investierten Aufwand erhalten die Teilnehmer eine Desktop-Version des IFGCC-Prozessnavigators mit Modellen und Detailinformationen zu den bei den Teilnehmern erhobenen Prozessketten.
Interessenten melden sich bitte per eMail über: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/IFGCC_Proketta_120401.pdf
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2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats/Key Issue of the Month:
eGovernment in Großbritannien/eGovernment in Great Britain
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Großbritannien gilt seit Jahren als einer der Vorreiterstaaten, wenn es um die Einführung und Nutzung von eGovernment-Lösungen geht. Großbritannien gehört laut dem weltweiten eGovernment-Ranking der japanischen Waseda University neben Finnland, Singapur und den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika zu den führenden Staaten im Bereich eGovernment. In Anbetracht der Vielfalt aktueller eGovernment-Projekte und Diskussionen, die wir Ihnen in dieser Ausgabe des Infobriefs vorstellen, ist dies nicht verwunderlich. Im Fokus steht dabei insbesondere das Thema eHealth mit Blick auf die Möglichkeiten und Potentiale von Telemedizin. So können Patienten von zu Hause aus und außerhalb regulärer Sprechzeiten via Videokonferenz mit Ärzten, Spezialisten und Mitarbeitern von Gesundheitsdiensten kommunizieren. Der Telemedizin wird eine wichtige Rolle in der zukünftigen Gesundheitsversorgung in Großbritannien zugeschrieben. Mit dem Cumbria and Lancashire Telestroke Network, welches in acht Krankenhäusern aktiv ist, konnten in den beiden Regionen bereits Erfolge bei Sterblichkeits- und Erkrankungsraten erzielt werden. Das Netzwerk ist als Shared Services konstruiert und bietet erstmals einen Thrombolyse-Service außerhalb der Sprechzeiten für 2 Millionen Menschen an und stellt damit sicher, dass alle Menschen der Region von schnellen Maßnahmen bei Schlaganfällen profitieren.
Vorangebracht wird das Thema auch durch den Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, der durch eine leistungsgebundene Finanzierung die Förderung der Telemedizin in Südengland sicherstellt.
Eine jüngst vom gesundheitswissenschaftlichen Forschungsinstitut Nuffield Trust veröffentlichte Studie bezweifelt jedoch aktuelle Erfolge und konstatiert: „Es gibt keinen Beweis dafür, dass Telemedizin den Arbeitsaufwand bei allgemeinen Gesundheitsfragen in Krankenhäusern verringert.“
Neben eHealth werden auch weitere eGovernment-Themen diskutiert. Ein bereits älteres, aber immer noch zentrales Thema sind Shared Services (Center). Die Regierung Großbritanniens fördert im Rahmen eines Wettbewerbs neue Ideen und Projekte auf kommunaler Ebene mit 7 Millionen Britischen Pfund.
Neben neuen Projekten und Entwicklungen zeigen sich aktuell aber auch Konfliktpotenziale, die sich durch IT innerhalb der Verwaltung und der Gesellschaft ergeben. So führte die Ankündigung, das auf IT und Outsourcing spezialisierte Beratungshaus Steria als Joint Venture-Partner in das „Shared Service 2 Project“ (SSC2) einzubeziehen, zu einem partiellen eintägigen Streik im öffentlichen Sektor. Die Mitarbeiter fürchten eine Auslagerung ihrer Stellen und einen damit verbundenen Abbau von Arbeitsplätzen im Rahmen des SSC2.
Unter dem Begriff „Cloud First Policy“ forcieren Verwaltungsmodernisierer der britischen Zentralregierung den Einsatz von Cloud-Technologien innerhalb des öffentlichen Sektors, um staatliches Handeln zu beschleunigen und Kosten zu senken. Bedenken gegen diese Technologien werden jedoch von IT-Sicherheitsexperten geäußert.
Informieren Sie sich über weitere aktuelle eGovernment-Entwicklungen in Großbritannien unter den nachfolgenden Links.
2.1 Support Growing for a Telemedicine revolution in home care
Imagine seeing your GP looking back at you from this very screen. Well, it turns out, this is no longer a far-fetched scenario, with healthcare providers compelled to find new ways of reducing costs and removing some of the obstacles standing between doctor and patient.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45263&Itemid=128
2.2 Southern Health secures funding for telehealth programme
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has secured performance-related payments from the UK Department of Health to continue delivery of telehealthcare for patients living with long-term conditions in the South of England.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44997&Itemid=128
2.3 “No evidence” that telehealth reduces GPs´ workload
There is no evidence that telehealth alters the number of patient contacts with GPs or reduces GPs’ workload, a new study has found.
The study, conducted by the Nuffield Trust, showed that patients using telehealth contacted GPs as often as those who did not, concluding it will not reduce GPs’ work-loads, despite Government claims that telehealth scheme will reduce the burden on GPs.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45083&Itemid=128
2.4 UK government grants 18 local authorities £7m to put towards shared services
18 local UK authorities are to share a £7m government fund to implement more shared service operations.
By integrating local health and care services, sharing finance and human resource functions and creating partnerships for better asset management, the money will help councils “overhaul the way they do business” says Brandon Lewis, local government minister.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45000&Itemid=128
2.5 Government shared services – Offshoring back office jobs, yes or no?
The announcement that Steria has been appointed the joint-venture partner with the UK government for the Shared Services 2 project (SSC2) was made recently, rapidly followed by a one-day strike by some of the civil servants involved.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45264&Itemid=128
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3. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
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3.1 eGovernment Summit 2013
Staatssekretärin Rogall-Grothe unterstreicht die Bedeutung von Vernetzung und Kooperation von Bund, Ländern und Kommunen.
Die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Informationstechnik, Cornelia Rogall-Grothe hat sich am 28. November im Rahmen des diesjährigen eGovernment Summit auf dem Bonner Petersberg für eine stärkere Kooperation im Bereich der öffentlichen IT in Deutschland ausgesprochen. "Die Bereitschaft zur Zusammenarbeit – vernetzt und ebenenübergreifend – müssen wir in allen Ebenen stärken. Dies gilt sowohl für die IT-Infrastruktur, als auch die Fachanwendungen des E-Governments", betonte die Staatssekretärin..
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45425&Itemid=128
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4. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
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4.1 Ireland: Improvement needed at 3rd level to meet ICT jobs demand - Forfás
Ireland must improve the quality and quantity of its third level computing and engineering graduates according to a new report by Forfás.
The Government's advisory body on trade, science, technology and innovation says changes must be made if the country is to meet demand for skills in this area between now and 2018.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45198&Itemid=128
4.2 European Union: Charting the Course of Telemedicine: An International Perspective
The CMIO of UPMC’s International and Commercial Services Division speaks about how telemedicine is taking shape at home and abroad
Driven by the broad availability of mobile devices and health apps of all kinds, telemedicine is taking the center stage as a game changer when it comes to patient engagement, care coordination and extending the reach of care. The fast-growing trend has gained a lot of interest from provider organizations in the U.S. as well as in Europe, as evidenced by the first European Telemedicine Conference that was held in Edinburgh, Scotland on Oct. 29 and 30. The four organizations behind the event - the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), HIMSS Europe, Odense University Hospital in Denmark, and NHS 24 Scottish Centre for Telehealth and Telecare - describe the conference as a platform for all stakeholders to share success stories and challenges across borders.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45241&Itemid=128
4.3 Estonia: Estonian president spoke about cross-border e-services in Helsinki
"Our wish is to make e-services transnational and compatible with neighbouring countries," President Toomas Hendrik Ilves said in Helsinki at the international IT and startup conference Slush, reports BC presidential press service.
President Ilves gave an example of how a Finnish pensioner visiting Pärnu could fill a digital prescription written in his or her homeland in Estonian pharmacies. "We can start co-operating with neighbouring Nordic and Baltic countries and move on to the rest of Europe," he added. The Head of State noted that transnational safety regulations and standards are a prerequisite for this kind of co-operation.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45304&Itemid=128
4.4 Italy: Only 19% of Italians use e-government - OECD
Italy continues to lag behind the rest of the world in the uptake of online public services, with only Chile registering worse e-government uptake indicators. The OECD’s Government at a Glance report surveyed 20 of the world’s major economies and found that only 19 percent of Italians use the internet to interact with public authorities and use resources available online, compared with an OECD average of 50 percent.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45333&Itemid=128
4.5 Estonia: Ilves: the safety of e-services does not imply secluding oneself
Estonia’s president Toomas Hendrik Ilves spoke at the international ICT forum ICT2013 in Vilnius, which focused on growth, creativity and innovation. In the course of the discussion on modernisation and building bridges, the Estonian Head of State stressed the importance of trust when developing e-services and promoting innovation, especially in light of recent concerns over privacy, informed BC presidential press service.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45245&Itemid=128
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5. eGovernment weltweit / World wide eGovernment
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5.1 USA: Why Do We Still Use Passwords?
They’re simple and cheap, but usually not all that secure. Why haven’t we moved to something better?
Laziness, carelessness, stupidity, ignorance, naiveté — what do all these have in common? They’re all reasons passwords don’t work and also the reasons we’re still using passwords. People and corporations, small businesses and government agencies, by and large everyone is too lazy to do what’s right when it comes to passwords because what’s right is a pain in the ass. Of course, getting hacked is much, much worse, but that’s where naiveté factors in — it won’t happen to me.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45165&Itemid=128
5.2 India: FDI may soon be allowed in e-retail services
To cover financial products, rail ticket booking; Cabinet note after consultation with all departments concerned
The Government may widen the scope of foreign investment in e-retailing by allowing FDI in services such as selling of financial products and rail-ticket booking, in addition to transacting in goods.
This, according to officials, will be done only after a consensus is arrived at among the ministries and departments concerned.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45181&Itemid=128
5.3 Australia: 'Avoid blame game in review': doctors' plea on e-health inquiry
Health minister Peter Dutton's inquiry into the troubled $1 billion electronic health records system has been widely welcomed, with doctors urging the government to avoid playing the "blame game" by pointing the finger at Labor.
Mr Dutton announced a review that will be headed by UnitingCare Health Queensland chief Richard Royle and supported by Australian Medical Association president Steve Hambleton and Australia Post chief information officer Andrew Walduck.
The panel will examine the level of consultation with end users and stakeholder groups during development, gaps between expectations and what has been delivered, and what needs to be done to fix the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45203&Itemid=128
5.4 United Arab Emirates: TRA launches new e-portal for automatic assessment of Federal entities websites
System enables government entities to perform a self-assessment of their websites
As part of its role to implement the UAE’s e-transformation strategy at Federal level, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced the launch of a brand new e-portal to automatically assess the quality of the UAE Federal entities websites.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45252&Itemid=128
5.5 Will The Shift To E-Gov't Decrease Corruption in Kenya?
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta launched the first e-government service center in Nairobi. The Huduma Centers ('Huduma' means 'service' in Swahili) are supposed to be “one-stop shop[s]” for government services like seasonal parking tickets, student loan applications, reporting corruption and drivers licenses, among others.
The Center's services will be integrated with an online portal called Huduma Kenya, which launched in June.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45232&Itemid=128
5.6 PHL creates body on e-government interoperability
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced the creation of a body to hasten the development of an e-government framework that will ensure the “interoperability” of systems and allow the smooth exchange of information and services among government agencies.
A special order issued by the DOST’s Information and Communications Technology Office (ICT Office) creates a special working group tasked to develop the Philippine eGovernment Interoperability Framework (PeGIF), which will define the e-government that will be established.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45316&Itemid=128
5.7 Are governments ready for the cloud?
Governments are among the biggest ICT users with huge scalability and reliability demands. They are under constant cost reduction pressure in austerity times. Can cloud computing address these challenges and provide opportunities to improve public administration?
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45299&Itemid=128
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6. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen im laufenden Monat / Selected events in the current month
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6.1 03.-04.12., Berlin, Deutschland: Moderner Staat 2013 – 17. Fachmesse und Kongress
Eine modernisierte, offene und vor allem unabhängige Kongress-Struktur, neue Themen rund um nachhaltige Strategien für den öffentlichen Sektor und ein professionelles Aus-stellungskonzept: Zur 17. Auflage präsentiert sich MODERNER STAAT in einem neuen Format. Außerdem feiert die Messe ihre Standortpremiere im Estrel Convention Center.
Der öffentliche Sektor ist besonders auf nachhaltige Entwicklungen angewiesen, um trag-fähige und langfristige Lösungsstrategien zu entwickeln. Das wird MODERNER STAAT in Form von Impulsvorträgen und Podiumsdiskussionen für die Entscheider aus Bundes-, Landes- und Kommunalverwaltungen deutlich machen. Das Leitthema „Nachhaltigkeit im öffentlichen Sektor“ greift dabei die gegenwärtigen Herausforderungen auf und gliedert die Kongressbeiträge in die Themenstränge Menschen, Finanzen, Organisation und Poli-tikfelder – letzteres unterteilt in die neuen Themen Partizipation und Energie & Klima, in denen Branchenexperten ebenfalls Ansätze für nachhaltige Entwicklungen präsentieren.
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http://www.moderner-staat.com
6.2 12.12., Dresden, Deutschland: Regionalkonferenz zum E-Government-Gesetz
Vitako und das Bundesministerium des Innern veranstalten im Herbst und Winter 2013/14 gemeinsam mit Kommunalen IT-Dienstleistern in verschiedenen Regionen eine Reihe von Regionalkonferenzen, bei denen erfolgreiche und praxisnahe E-Government-Projekte vorgestellt werden. Ziel der Regionalkonferenzen ist es, eine Plattform zu schaffen, um über die Initiativen des Bundesministeriums des Innern, aber auch Landesinitiativen und regionale Projekte zu berichten, die ihre Umsetzungsergebnisse und vor allem „lessons learnt“ vorstellen sollen. Zielgruppen sind Kommunen (Bürgermeister, Dezernenten, Organisatoren, IT- und E-Government-Verantwortliche), Landesministerien und sonstige Interessierte.
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http://www.vitako.de/termine/Regional/Seiten/default.aspx
6.3 05.-06.12., Istanbul, Turkey: ICEG 2013 : International Conference on e-Government
The XXXIV. International Conference on e-Government aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of e-Government, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted.
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https://www.waset.org/conferences/2013/turkey/iceg/
6.4 05.-06.12., Athens, Greece: 5th e-Democracy International Conference on: „e-Democracy -Security, Privacy and Trust in a Digital World“
Internet has created a global platform for the exchange of ideas, goods and services; the benefits of which are enormous. The workings of a democracy can be supported significantly and even deepened by means of new technologies and applications, such as information and transparency sites, consultation platforms and voting systems. Interesting questions are raised ranging from the technical characteristics and maturity of the technologies and protocols used in e-Democracy applications, their limitations and risks and the extent to which such applications can enrich the entire democratic process to new approaches and methods needed to enhance and integrate e-Participation in e-Government infrastructures.
However, Internet has also created boundless opportunities for cyber-crime. As an increasing number of large organizations and individuals use Internet, its satellite mobile technologies and complex computer systems and applications, are increasingly vulnerable to security and privacy related threats. It is paramount that the security industry raises its game to combat these threats. This is an issue of global importance as law enforcement agencies all over the world are struggling to cope. Therefore, there is a need to build systems and networks that enable the provision of secure, privacy-friendly and trusted services.
Greek Universities and Technological Institutes have joined forces with other European Universities among which the University of East London and Amsterdam University, the Scientific Council for Information Society of Greece and the association of Greek Lawyers e-Themis, to bring together their experiences in gathering the scientific and professional bodies in the 5th International Conference on "e-Democracy-Security, Privacy and Trust in a Digital World".
The conference will include keynote addresses, tutorials, panels, workshops, special, regular and poster sessions.
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http://www.uom.gr/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5379
Weitere Veranstaltungstermine / More event dates
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