Egoverntech

23/08/2024

The EU is transforming how we engage with democracy and governance 🌍
In 2024 the EU is rolling out the groundbreaking AI Act, the first law of its kind aimed at regulating artificial intelligence.
This new regulation is designed to ensure AI is used responsibly and ethically, especially in government services. https://shorturl.at/9JebO
E-gov4youth is set to make government more accessible and accountable to citizens and youth Visit our webpage!
www.e-gov4youth.eu
Exeo Lab Srl
Yyouth
TalTech IT-teaduskond
Egoverntech
@Сдружение "Институт за Младежки Инициативи и Иновации"
RTI

15/08/2024

We are proud to present our E-gov4youth1st newsletter!
𝐄𝐆𝐨𝐯𝟒𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 project, an initiative aimed at empowering young NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) by providing essential training in E-Government. Our goal is to equip the next generation with crucial skills in digital technologies and civic participation.

Through this project, we're fostering meaningful collaboration between youth and Public Administration to promote the inclusion and participation of youth in public decision-making.

🇪🇺 The is committed to ensuring that young people have a voice in shaping the future of digital governance and democracy. By promoting digital literacy, supporting e-participation tools, and fostering inclusive policies, the EU is making it easier for youth to engage with decision-makers and influence public policies.

🤝 Our initial meeting brought together partners from across Europe: 🇳🇴 .norway , 🇬🇷 Egoverntech 🇪🇪 TalTech - Tallinn University of Technology 🇧🇬 , 🇨🇾 , and our host in Potenza, Italy, Exeo Lab Srl

🖋Over the past months, our partnership has been conducting surveys and interviews with youth and local public institutions. The goal is to create a transnational research report on best practices for digital inclusion and e-governance in the partner countries.

🔜 An International Dissemination Webinar in September 2024, where we'll present our research findings. Don’t miss out on the latest updates and opportunities—visit our website to stay informed and get involved!
🔗 https://www.egov4youth.eu/

09/08/2024

An inspiring article by Trialoog which emphasizes importance of bridging the gender gap in the ICT domain.
With this view Ingrid Pappel our Egoverntech MSc programme manager and Vice-Dean of Master's studies at TalTech IT-teaduskond has specifically designed a training programme for women leaders of GovTech to reduce the gender divide.

https://www.govstack.global/women-in-govtech-challenge-2023-24/

GovStacki ja TalTechi koostöös loodud Women in GovTech Challenge programmi lõpetajad omandasid oskused juhtida digitaalseid muutusi.

07/08/2024

TalTech's Egoverntech team along with other E-gov4youth project partners has been actively leading research on digital services and citizen centricity in local and national government with a focus on youth involvement in e-Governance and government policies for youth inclusion.

🔹Stay tuned for more updates! In the meantime, we invite you to visit our webpage to learn more about our work and initiatives
https://www.egov4youth.eu/
Yyouth
RTI
TalTech - Tallinn University of Technology
Institute for Local Development
Exeo Lab Srl

14/07/2024

07/06/2024

Congratulations, our eGov new alumni, on the successful completion of your Master's thesis! 👏
We commend your dedication, hard work, and valuable contributions to the e-Governance field.
We wish you continued success in your future academic and professional endeavors! 👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓
Keep in touch with our Egoverntech family Ingrid Pappel

04/06/2024

Welcome to the eGov alumni family! 🥳
Congrats, you all did a great job by producing innovative and valuable to the ICT domain master's theses! 👏

03/05/2024

Last week, Ingrid Pappel and Engel-Mari Mölder were representing our research group in Sendai, Japan and visiting Tohoku University, who has been our good cooperation partner for years. This visit was a significant milestone in fostering international collaboration and sharing knowledge on digital governance in Japan. 🇪🇪 🇯🇵 🤝

Tohoku University arranged a successful symposium where Prof. Ingrid Pappel was invited to discuss Estonia’s successful e-governance model. The visit also entailed a guest lecture on paperless management at Sendai City Hall.
In addition to those significant visit milestones, different meetings on AI and future technologies were held with the university’s project teams. Knowledge about TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology study opportunities were also introduced to enhance the student exchange between two universities. 💡

We look forward to continuing this fruitful partnership, driving forward the agenda of digital transformation and effective e-governance by educating the future leaders!

15/04/2024

TalTech's Egoverntech is proud to be part of the E-gov4youth project!

Let's upgrade the digital future for Youth together!

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝟒𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 - 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 🧑🏻‍💻👩🏽‍💻𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐞-𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 👏🏻

E-GOV4YOUTH project brings together youth and public administrations to promote civic engagement and youth participation in public policies in a digital era. 📲

Our goals?
✅ Empowering youth through E-Governance skill development.
✅ Enhance civic engagement and foster collaborative decision-making between youth and public administrations.

Our Kick off meeting took place on March 20-21, at Lab premises in Potenza, Italy! 🇮🇹

The objectives of E-govyouth are:
✅Promoting the participation of young people in democracy and public decision-making in an innovative way and a more accurate representation of their needs and priorities
✅Fostering the dissemination of digital skills in an area with
high growth potential
✅Exploit young people interest in digital technologies to trigger new and promising co-design initiatives
✅Training young committed citizens
Create awareness among public sector authorities of the needs of young
people, more open to their reception and more collaborative in decision-making processes.

Our partnership: 👌🏻
Exeo Lab Srl 🇮🇹
Yyouth 🇳🇴
European Institute For Local Development (EILD) 🇬🇷
TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology – 🇪🇪
UBBSLA 🇧🇬
Vernian RTI 🇨🇾

More information coming soon! 👩🏻‍💻🧑‍💻

03/04/2024

Thinking about pursuing your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at TalTech? Here’s your perfect opportunity - we are happy to invite you to TalTech Virtual Info Session for International Applicants on April 22! 🎓

Get to learn more about studies for international students, meet our programme representatives and international students, and ask your questions directly from our International Admissions team!

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity and join us on April 22! 🙌🏻

✍️ More information and REGISTRATION: taltech.ee/en/webinar

28/03/2024

🌷🐣 Happy Easter to Our Digital Transformation Community! 🐰🌼

As we celebrate the joyous occasion of Easter, we extend our warmest wishes to our eGov students, team and esteemed ICT stakeholders.

In the spirit of Easter, let us reflect on the transformative power of innovation and progress in our digital journey.
Just as spring heralds a time of growth and renewal in nature, so too does our commitment to embracing new technologies and reshaping the digital future.

21/03/2024

Connecting students to real-life problems.
The Next Generation Digital State research group started alongside the creation of the e-Governance MSc program https://egov.ee/msc-egov-technologies-services/ back in 2013. This program educates students with a lot of potential and seeks to engage them in solving urgent problems outside academia. Since then, both MA and PhD students have been engaged with cooperative projects with which the leading NextGen group scientists are engaged.

“In all of our activities, we aim to benefit from and encourage interdisciplinary thinking,” says Ingrid Pappel, Head of the Next Gen Digital State research group and programme director of TalTech’s e-Governance Technologies and Services MSc programme. “We see that this kind of integration is increasingly valued and useful, and we as academics need to provide examples of how actually to do it.” To find out more read the article „Academics in the front line of e-government problem-solving“ by Peeter Vihma in e-Estonia newsletter GovTech section https://e-estonia.com/academics-in-the-front-line-of-e-government-problem-solving/

APPLY FOR eGOV 1-year BRAND NEW PROGRAMME TODAY and LET’S BUILD DIGITAL FUTURE TOGETHER!
https://estonia.dreamapply.com/en_GB/courses/course/277-msc-egovernance-technologies-and-services

12/03/2024

🌟 Our NextGen Digi State research team is thrilled to share our recent e-Governance conference held between Strathmore University Business School and TalTech - Tallinn University of Technology! 🌟

Last week, our team Ingrid Pappel, Silvia Lips, Engel-Mari Mölder, Tanel Kerikmäe and Markko Liutkevicius visited Nairobi for our joint e-Governance Conference with Strathmore Business School (SBS).

Over the course of 3 dynamic days, the conference provided a platform for rich discussions, insightful presentations, and great networking opportunities.
Very importantly, we introduced the very first E-Governance Master’s programme in Kenya, which will be soon launched by SBS - a huge success to educate future digital leaders! 🚀🇰🇪

We're immensely proud of the collaborative spirit and innovative ideas that emerged throughout the conference! Thank you to the Strathmore team who greatly contributed to the success of this event!

A huge thank you to Estonian Centre for International Development, who have supported this collaboration through the years and has given us the opportunity to thrive and innovate together, shaping the future of Kenyan e-Governance.
Here's to the exciting research journeys that lie ahead! 🤝🇪🇪🇰🇪

08/03/2024

Celebrating the Graduates of the Next Generation Digital Government Microdegree Program 🌟🎓
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Microdegree Program in Next Generation Digital Government by our dedicated cohort of International graduates! With hard work, determination, and a commitment to excellence, each graduate has not only expanded their knowledge but also equipped themselves with invaluable skills in the dynamic field of Digital Transformation.
Throughout this intensive program, our graduates delved deep into the intricacies of electronic governance, exploring topics ranging from digital transformation and cybersecurity to policy implementation and citizen engagement. They engaged in rigorous coursework, hands-on projects, and collaborative discussions, guided by experienced instructors and industry experts. They embraced innovation, embraced new technologies, and critically analyzed emerging trends, positioning themselves as leaders and change agents in the realm of Digital State.
Graduates have an opportunity to apply for the Brand New 1-year MSc programme in e-Governance Technologies and Services and transfer the acquired credit points in Microdegree programme, pass the Master’s Exam and get a full master’s degree.

LET’S BUILD THE DIGITAL STATE TOGETHER at TalTech’s e-Governance Technologies and Services 1-year MSc programme!
https://estonia.dreamapply.com/.../277-msc-egovernance

28/02/2024

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Ingrid Pappel programme manager of Egoverntech e-Governance Technologies and Services master’s programme, head of the Next Gen Digital State research group and Eric Jackson, researcher, PhD candidate were honored with the prestigious award "Best article in the field of social sciences and humanities". Our researchers among the authors, stood out for its topicality and the potentially high impact of the results for Estonia and other ageing societies. The e-service introduced in the article can be implemented in both private and public sectors, and the topic is targeted at the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030).

This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovative thinking that went into crafting this piece of scholarly work.

As we celebrate this milestone, we are reminded of the responsibility that comes with it. We are committed to continuing our pursuit of rigorous, innovative, and socially relevant research that contributes to the advancement of our field and the betterment of society.

Once again, thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. This award serves as both a recognition of past achievements and a motivation for future endeavors!

LET’S BUILD THE DIGITAL STATE TOGETHER at TalTech’s e-Governance technologies and Services 1-year MSc programme!

https://estonia.dreamapply.com/en_GB/courses/course/277-msc-egovernance-technologies-and-services

09/02/2024

Your digital future starts HERE! 🏆
https://taltech.ee/en/masters-programmes/e-governance-technologies-and-services

01/02/2024

Attention potential Leaders and Experts of Next Generation Digital State our Admission to 1 year international MSc programme in e-Governance Technologies and Services is now OPEN! 📢

1 February – 1 April 2024 Application period for non-EU citizens

1 February – 1 May 2024 Application period for citizens from OECD member states, Georgia, Ukraine, and non-EU candidates who are residing in Estonia on a legal basis*

1 February – 1 June 2024 Application period for citizens from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland

19/01/2024

A round of applause to our new eGov graduates, leaders of Digital Transformation!
Graduating in this field signifies a deep understanding of the intersection between technology and governance, and it opens up exciting possibilities for contributing to the advancement of digital governance solutions.
Wishing the new alumni success in their future endeavors, and may they continue to play a vital role in shaping the future of e-governance, fostering innovation, and contributing to the development of more efficient and citizen-centric government systems.

We are very proud of you!

22/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone and have a peaceful holiday season from Egoverntech team and TalTech IT-teaduskond Department of Software Science! 🎁💝🥳

20/12/2023

Sidra Azmat Butt, our proud Egoverntech master’s programme TalTech IT-teaduskond alumna, has successfully defended her PhD thesis „Design of a Virtual Collaborative Platform to Facilitate Innovative Solutions for the Silver Economy“ under the co-supervision of our eGov Program Director Ingrid Pappel!

Sidra’s research is available here: https://digikogu.taltech.ee/en/Item/7c85940a-5f26-4d3d-adcd-42051df370b5?_ga=2.139721399.583585374.1703079686-803843475.1594823894

JOIN US and become our Next successful eGov Researcher like Sidra!

14/12/2023

Ingrid Pappel has been actively managing diverse cooperation projects for TalTech remotely from Stanford university.
Along with Aet Michelson (TalTech) Ingrid has started to lead the cooperation of Computer Science programme directors in the EuroTeQ project.
EuroTeQ brings together six leading universities of science and technology, spread across Europe, situated in innovation eco-systems with great collaboration experience. Representatives of all six universities the Technical University of Munich (TUM) ,the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), the École Polytechnique (l’X), the Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), and the TalTech - Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) met online to discuss the capabilities of universities and possible forms of cooperation in the field of Computer Science. It was agreed that cooperation could be developed in the following aspects: the conduct of joint summer schools, joint supervision of final papers and publications, microdegree programmes etc.
The participants were introduced the new work packages of the EuroTeq 2.0 project and the next physical meeting in Estonia was planned.

07/12/2023

Updates on our international collaboration initiatives! 🗺️

Our research group member Silvia Lips had the privilege of attending the inaugural meeting of International Telecommunication Union Training Centers in Geneva, Switzerland. Silvia proudly represented TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology as one of the selected 14 official partners of ITU. 🤝

During this visit, the focus was on enhancing collaboration among training centers and fostering team-building activities. The three days were filled with dynamic workgroups, engaging tasks, and insightful presentations aimed at strengthening ties between participating institutions.
Silvia also showcased TalTech's dedication by providing a glimpse into our ongoing and upcoming collaborative training programs. Currently, we are actively involved in the development of 38 training initiatives, with 24 already completed and 14 in progress.

Moreover, ITU secured a new four-year project, "Capacity development for the digital transformation," supported by the European Union, where's TalTech's keen interest in contributing to this project, underscoring our commitment to advancements in digital transformation.

ITU has expressed its intent to continue Training Centers Meetings annually, solidifying this gathering as a tradition. Silvia's visit was instrumental in showcasing TalTech's dedication to global partnerships and our active role in shaping the discourse on digital skills and transformation. 🌎💡

04/12/2023

We would like to share the recent journey of one of our outstanding Master’s students — Engel-Mari! 🎓

is currently spending half a year as an intern at the European Parliament in Brussels, where she has joined the Data Management Team of DG ITEC. 🇪🇺💼

She describes her internship: “It has been beyond interesting to work in the heart of the EU bubble and learn so much about how data is being handled inside the Parliament, whereas the ultimate goal is to ensure efficient and secure data handling for the whole institution. I am really glad to implement my knowledge from the e-governance domain - it has been really useful in my work. I have also got the chance to meet European Parliament President Roberta Metsola as well as many MEP-s and policymakers across the world. So far, my life in Brussels has been an eye-opening and invaluable experience!”

Her achievements inspire us and reinforce the importance of investing in our e-governance education. We are incredibly proud to see our students making an impact abroad and we can’t wait to see where this journey takes her next! 👏🌟

17/11/2023

Representatives of our Next Gen Digital State Research Group Silvia Lips, Richard Dreyling, and Pirjo-Andra Põõsaste conducted an inspiring workshop at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium. In the course of the workshop innovative solutions developed by students during the Digital State Future Solution Hackathon were introduced to government officials and integration possibilities of these solutions into public sector services were discussed. Representatives from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium, the Ministry of Social Affairs Sotsiaalministeerium, the Ministry of Education and Research Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium, and the Tallinn city government Tallinna Linnavalitsus took part in the workshop, both in person and online. The event aimed to increase awareness among the participants about new technological possibilities, provide an assessment of the current state of the digital society, and help the public sector become smarter clients in the future.
Numerous ideas were generated on how to enhance collaboration between academia and the public sector and how to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation, fostering a collaborative environment for the development of innovative solutions in the digital realm.

10/11/2023

Updates about our international collaboration initiatives! 🗺️

Last month, our research group member Silvia Lips had the privilege of attending the inaugural meeting of International Telecommunication Union Training Centers in Geneva, Switzerland (16.10-20.10). Silvia proudly represented TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology as one of the selected 14 official partners of ITU. 🤝

During this visit, the focus was on enhancing collaboration among training centers and fostering team-building activities. The three days were filled with dynamic workgroups, engaging tasks, and insightful presentations aimed at strengthening ties between participating institutions.
Silvia also showcased TalTech's dedication by providing a glimpse into our ongoing and upcoming collaborative training programs. Currently, we are actively involved in the development of 38 training initiatives, with 24 already completed and 14 in progress.

Moreover, ITU secured a new four-year project, "Capacity development for the digital transformation," supported by the European Union, where's TalTech's keen interest in contributing to this project, underscoring our commitment to advancements in digital transformation.

ITU has expressed its intent to continue Training Centers Meetings annually, solidifying this gathering as a tradition. Silvia's visit was instrumental in showcasing TalTech's dedication to global partnerships and our active role in shaping the discourse on digital skills and transformation. 🌎💡

08/11/2023

Invitation to coach fellow Ukrainians living in Estonia in digital skills!

✓ Are you a young Ukrainian living in Estonia?
✓ Are you interested in learning more about e-services and digital platforms and training others?
✓ Would you like to lead by example and help other Ukrainians in new ways?
✓ Would you like to make new friends?

If yes – you are welcome to join the e-Governance Academy (eGA) capacity building program as a digital envoy. You will develop skills how to train adults, see the world from other people’s perspectives, work in teams and design action plans to support digitally vulnerable Ukrainians living in Estonia to use Ukrainian and Estonian platforms for electronic services, understand cyber security, and do online civic activism.

Within the program, you will have the opportunity to benefit from:

o 1-hour online welcome meeting for our digital envoys on December 14, 2023.
o One 2-day masterclass in Tallinn on January 27-28, 2024, on the trends in digital transformation, understanding the e-service platforms and architecture in Estonia and Ukraine, e-identification and DIIA app, and on adult education.
o One 2-day masterclass outside Tallinn on February 10-11, 2024, on learning and practicing service design methods and working in teams on your action plans to approach your fellow Ukrainians. NB! Identifying the target groups to work with and designing the action plans will be done during the masterclasses.
o Three 3-hour webinars on topics identified during the masterclasses.
o Support in working in teams with other digital envoys.
o Mentoring to support and train digitally vulnerable Ukrainians.
o Networking with top digital experts from Estonia and Ukraine.
o Presenting your action plans and achievements at the United States Embassy in Estonia.
o For the most impactful envoys, the possibility of doing an internship at the eGovernance Academy and attending the e-Governance Conference in Tartu on May 22-23, 2024.

Participation in the program is free and supported by the US Department of State. If you live outside Tallinn, we will cover your transport expenses and accommodation of one night during the masterclass in Tallinn. For the masterclass outside Tallinn, transport and accommodation are covered by the program.

If you are over 18 years of age, interested and can commit to being part of the program – please make a short 1-minute motivation video answering the questions: Who are you? Why are you interested in participating in the program? What are your main strengths and experiences? What do you think you will achieve?, create a link, and apply via the online application form by November 10, 2023: https://forms.gle/TsSrvr69qWW42vHq6

After reviewing the applications, all applicants will be notified, and 30 selected participants will be invited for the digital envoys program via email by December 1, 2023. Feel free to share this invitation among your peers.

Should you have any questions, please contact Dmytro Khutkyy via [email protected] Looking forward to your application!

06/11/2023

🎓 presents: Dive into e-Governance with modules on GovStack, e-Identification, data interoperability, AI in public sector, and change management for digital transformation. Engage in lectures, discussions, and forum challenges.

This course is available for working professionals in e-Governance from the public sector, civil society, media, academia, IT, and other related backgrounds.

03/11/2023

Exciting developments in the TalTech - Tallinn University of Technology and Strathmore University collaboration!

This week, our team welcomed Strathmore University team from Kenya to Estonia for a study visit, supported by the Estonian Centre for International Development. This visit to Estonia centers around exploring Estonia's digital landscape as well as discussing e-courses and curriculum development for future e-governance programs. We discussed about our goals in the ongoing project, which entails the development of the e-governance curriculum at Strathmore University. Moreover, our future goal is to help to educate 250 public sector officials as well as university students in the field of e-governance by providing freely accessible e-courses.

The visit has been about insightful discussions and visits to respectable Estonian governmental institutions, including ESTDEV, SMIT - Siseministeeriumi infotehnoloogia- ja arenduskeskus, Riigi Infosüsteemi Amet and e-Estonia.

The goal of this immersive experience is to forge a strong collaboration, shaping the future of e-governance education in Kenya. Looking forward to project's next steps and future outcomes!

27/10/2023

Next Gen Digi State research group represented TalTech at the 7th AI4Gov OPEN EVENT - Strengthening AI and Data Ecosystems in Europe and beyond in Madrid.
This transformative event’s view was to inspire, educate, and build meaningful connections in the AI4Gov community.
The event was organized within the framework of the Master on Artificial Intelligence for public services (AI4GOV). This pioneering master's program, funded by the European Commission's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), is a collaboration between Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Politecnico di Milano, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, and Tallinn University of Technology. The focus of this event was on "Strengthening AI and Data Ecosystems in Europe and beyond“.