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Developing digital skills, today and tomorrow
“Digital skills feel like a superpower. Because if you can use computers and the internet, the world opens in front of you,” says Kristi Kivilo, Senior Expert in the Governance and Engagement unit of e-Governance Academy. And digital skills
Upgrading the first line of cyber protection in Moldova
The saying goes, that the weakest link in the chain of cybersecurity is people. But what about a change of perspective? People, instead, could be considered the first line in a cyber battlefield. An approach that signalled a change of minds
Data exchange makes things happen in Kyrgyzstan
Digital transformation of government in Central Asia, in this podcast episode, has the face of Kyrgyzstan. Almost a decade since the inception of the country’s first plans, public services are now available online for citizens, and data exc
Data quality as the basis of informed decision-making
Whether in population management, or more specific business processes and use cases, we can’t stress enough the significance of digital data quality. Because tidy registries equate to informed decision-making, and the possibility to build p
20 years of change in managing digital transformation
How long are two decades, when it comes to digital government? Well, very long – and with a lot of things happening. At least that is what it feels like, as the rapid pace of technological development presents governments with new opportuni
Digitalization in Latin America means solutions to fit diverse needs
The past decade has seen digitalization efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean area ramp up rapidly. Development has been fast, but not homogenous. Differing approaches across countries have created a map of digitalization, so to say, t
Cyber defence in the time of war
Crucial distinctions exist between cybersecurity and cyber defence – even more so, at times when war and conflicts seem ever-present in news headlines from all around the globe. It is only fair, then, that governments look into enhancing th
In a digital marriage – love, law, and a new e-service in Ukraine
Times of digital love, those we live in – as Daft Punk stated too (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxzBvqY5PP0). Practically, the entire supply chain of romance has somehow been impacted by societal digital transformation. Instant messaging
Tailoring cybersecurity trainings to threats, needs, and skills
October is cybersecurity month. Not that in the rest of the year we are not supposed to place the same attention to safeguarding our digital spaces – that needs to be constant, ever-present. But moments like this do help us highlight, and s
Empowering CSOs in the Western Balkans for digital transformation
Civil society organizations (CSOs) are assuming growingly critical roles in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. These organizations act as intermediaries between citizens and governments, advocating for inclusive digital policies and serv
Latest trends in digital participation and civic engagement
The newly formed Competence Centre of e-Governance Academy on Governance and Engagement already has a track record of matching active citizenship with institutional dialogue, bringing citizens and administrations closer together. But let’s
Innovation in healthcare provision
E-governance practitioners well know that the implementation of digital tools is essential, to enhance the provision and reach of public services. This applies across domains, from the most specific in user base to the more generalist ones.
Safeguarding Digital Systems in the Western Balkans
Digitalization is rapidly transforming democratic processes. Ensuring digital security, as a consequence, has become paramount for safeguarding free and fair elections. Countries in the Western Balkans have recognized the critical role of c
Ukraine’s digital signatures are now valid in the EU
Despite the war, despite the devastation. We saw it last year already, through the eyes and voices of e-Governance Academy’s team in Ukraine – digital transformation never stopped in the country. If anything, it picked up pace. In fact, in
Laying the groundwork for The Gambia’s digital transformation
Speaking today is Serign Modou Bah, Director of Telecommunications and Postal Services at the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy of The Gambia. In this episode, next to delving into the status of digital transformation in the co
Fostering coordination to advance Uganda’s digital transformation
The all-African panel that took place at the e-Governance Conference 2023 brought into the spotlight country cases of digital transformation from the continent. An enlightening sessions, where everyone attending – both online and offline –
Cyber diplomats from all around the globe will soon gather in Tallinn
The Tallinn Summer School of Cyber Diplomacy returns for its fourth edition, keeping up the pace with global developments in diplomacy and cybersecurity. But it’s not just about the mainstreaming of cyber diplomacy as a foreign policy topic
Thinking about the past and future of digital transformation
The upcoming book by e-Governance Academy, “Twenty Years of Building Digital Societies”, brings into focus the role that digitalization played in Estonia, in the countries eGA has collaborated with – and what such expertise adds to the digi
The collaborative road to innovation in Africa
For the first time, the 2023 e-Governance Conference (https://2023.egovconference.ee/programme/) is set to feature an all-African panel showcasing case studies from the continent. Exactly: both moderator and speakers will present examples o
Data policy in the era of artificial intelligence
The ongoing conversation and development around artificial intelligence are bringing data policy back into the spotlight, as we will explore in a dedicated session at the e-Governance Conference 2023. Perhaps it’s also a signal, an indicato
How to constantly develop and improve digital services
Not just talks and panels, at the upcoming 2023 e-Governance Conference. As always, we didn’t forget about the practical side of things – workshops. One of them will focus on the design of public e-services. Designing and re-imagining publi
All the lessons from cyber warfare in Ukraine
We are well over one year into Russia’s ongoing threat to Ukrainian state sovereignty. And from terrain to the digital sphere, it is now more evident than ever before that the aggression has been total. If, in the beginning, the war seemed
Digital vulnerability cannot be fixed in a boardroom
Nothing about us, without us. From foundational principle of representative democracy, to inclusive approach to service design. The journey of this quote is long and spans across centuries, but gains renewed relevance today – when digitaliz
20 years of technological change and transformation
A review of technological change in the past 20 years, applications and narratives, sweet birthday wishes. We have it all in this week’s episode of the Digital Government Podcast, where we head to distinguished technology experts of e-Gover
Building a crisis-proof digital society in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is all but new on the world map of countries that took digital transformation as a priority. Over there, in Central America, this relatively small nation started investing in digital-related development and education already more
Digital innovation as catalyst for social change
Preparations for the 9th e-Governance Conference (https://2023.egovconference.ee) are well under way, for what has come to be one of the highest level e-governance events globally. In the past few years, we addressed ever-so-salient topics
Two decades of lessons in digital engagement and new horizons
Digital development has gone fast in the past two decades. Largely on its own momentum, as tools and their applications come to impact both more deeply and extensively different spheres of life. Also, due to unprecedented events and circums
Internet voters are now the majority in Estonia
The last time we started with a question “Is i-voting here to stay?”; (https://ega.ee/blog_post/podcast-internet-voting-2021/) this one around, we move on from a strong statement. One week ago, national elections were held in Estonia, and m
Resilience, protection, freedom – what the future holds for cybersecurity
How long do 20 years of cybersecurity actually feel? Quite intense and intensive, for sure. It’s unlikely that anyone thought that with the internet and ICTs would come no risks, no maliciousness, no actors aiming to exploit vulnerabilities
Digital government in Sweden is like a doughnut
Sweden is perhaps one of those countries that, in international rankings on government and digitalization, you sort of expect to do well – and indeed, so they do. Estonia figures among them as well, and we regularly see the interest this dr
