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Welcome to NIFO's Knowledge Centre! The content accessible through this page is periodically updated. The Knowledge Centre gives you access to all the information and resources published by NIFO which...

Observatories

Last update: 15/04/2024

Public Sector Tech Watch

Public Sector Tech Watch provides insights into emerging technologies in the European public sector, such as artificial intelligence and blockchains.

Digital innovationObservatories+2 topics

Last update: 13/02/2024

LIFO - Location Interoperability Framework Observatory

LIFO monitors the implementation of location interoperability in EU public services, based on EULF Blueprint adoption. It provides analyses, best practices, guidance, and features interactive dashboards and case studies. It is an EC solution.

ObservatorieseGovernmentGeospatial

Last update: 24/08/2023

Knowledge Centre

This page is periodically updated. If you wish to make a contribution, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: EU-OSOR@ec.europa.eu. The Knowledge Centre gives you access to key information...

Observatories

Last update: 13/02/2024

European Interoperability Framework (EIF) Toolbox

The EIF Toolbox guides national administrations to align their National Interoperability Frameworks with the EIF for enhanced interoperability. It includes a list of solutions. It is an EC solution.

ObservatorieseGovernment

Last update: 18/03/2024

Country Knowledge

Key resources regarding public administrations' digitalisation at national and European levels, based on:the state of digitalisation and interoperabilitythe use of Free and Open Source Software the...

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

16/05/2024

Virtual event

GovTech in Europe: Critical Influencing Factors for Cross-Border GovTech Practices

Date and time: Thursday 16 May 14:00 – 16.00 (CET)High-level description: This webinar will explore the challenges and potential solutions that could improve the European Commission's policies and initiatives. Based on over 110 interviews with GovTech leaders and an expert workshop, this session offers insights into the dynamics and challenges of GovTech operations across borders and provides actionable solutions for policymakers and practitioners. Prof. Björn Niehaves and Dr. Gerhard Klassen will present their findings from a comprehensive study on the factors influencing cross-border GovTech…

European PoliciesObservatories+2 topics

27/05/2024

Virtual event

What Factors Influence Perceived AI Adoption by Public Managers? A Survey in Seven EU-countries

Date and time: Monday 27 May 14.30 – 16.00 (CET)High-level description: Explore the factors influencing AI adoption in the public sector through a detailed survey of approximately 500 public managers across seven EU countries. This seminar will present the main results and conclusions from the science-to-practice report, focusing on both technical and 'soft' factors such as innovation culture and AI trustworthiness. The session will include a panel discussion with experts and an audience Q&A, offering a comprehensive view of how AI is perceived and implemented by public managers. Prof. Stephan…

ObservatoriesArtificial intelligenceDigital innovation

Last update: 24/04/2024

Read the Civica Report on GovTech

The Civica Perspectives report focuses on GovTech trends, particularly addressing the need for citizen trust in government data usage and bridging technology gaps to maximize public good. It highlights the high engagement levels with government readers and emphasizes the importance of trust between citizens, governments, and organizations for effective data utilization. The report also discusses initiatives like the Essex Centre for Data Analytics and solutions to the cost of living crisis and digital divide, such as expanding connectivity infrastructures and utilizing smart technologies for…

Observatories

Latest News

Last update: 02/05/2024

2024 Public Sector Tech Watch “Best Cases Award”

The Public Sector Tech Watch (PSTW) observatory has launched the ‘2024 Best Cases Award’. The award aims to:Generate a virtuous mechanism for sharing the best experiences on the use of emerging technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, etc.) in the public sector;Rewarding and giving visibility to the most innovative public administrations.This award is spotlighting solutions using emerging technologies (AI, BC, etc.) in public administrations at all levels to enhance public services for citizens or to improve their internal processes. They welcome also submissions from the…

ObservatoriesArtificial intelligenceBlockchain

Last update: 25/04/2024

Register for the three upcoming PSTW webinars

Emerging technologies are making public organisations rethink the way they manage and deliver public services. The Public Sector Tech Watch aims to track record of the increasing uptake of these technologies through a database of use cases, scientific reports and insightful webinars. On this topic, we are happy to announce that a new series of webinars will be hosted by the Public Sector Tech Watch: ‘Innovating the EU Public Sector: Insights on Artificial Intelligence Adoption and the GovTech Ecosystem’. Through three different sessions, you will be able to discover: The related competencies…

Observatories

Last update: 06/03/2024

Smart Cities Coffee Talk Highlights

A coffee talk on the new Guidance document on organisational and cultural interoperability, was held on Tuesday March 27th, 2024, with participants from different EU Member States and beyond. The Guidance document was published in the framework of the ‘Study on organisational and cultural interoperability issues arising in local administrations when establishing local, regional or national data spaces or local digital twins’ conducted by the Directorate General DIGIT and the Directorate General CONNECT of the European Commission. The coffee talk took the form of an informal exchange on the…

European PoliciesObservatories+2 topics