December 15, 2011

                                                  e-Government Center is launching the initiative

                                                 Forum „Information Technology in Government”

The Forum „Information Technology in Government” is a wide platform aimed at knowledge and information exchange in the field of technologic modernization of Government. It will comprise 4 sessions, organized on a yearly basis, attended by national and international specialists in the field of IT from public and private sectors. The participants will discuss various initiatives of electonic Government and the progress of e-Transformation agenda in the Republic of Moldova.

The sessions within the Forum „Information Technology in Government” will be thematic and will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in a dialogue on implementing and absorbing technologies in public sector, national and international best practices, as well as latest IT trends. Each event will bring toghether experts involved in IT and e-Government from the Republic of Moldova, as well as from abroad.

The first session within „Information Technology in Government” Forum is dedicated to interoperability. The event is scheduled for January 17, 2012 and is held in partnership with the Information and Communication Technology Federal Public Service of Belgium. Some of the most experienced experts in the field will be present at the forum. One of them is Frank Leyman, Manager of International Relations Department, Information and Communication Technology Federal Public Service (FEDICT) from Belgium.

Agenda of the sessions within the Forum „Information Technology in Government”, 2012:

“Interoperability“ – January 17, 2012

“Cyber Security” – April, 2012

“Cloud Computing and Enterprise Architecture” – September, 2012

“e-Services Delivery” – November, 2012

Background information

In 2011, the Government of Moldova approved the “Strategic Program for Governance Technological Modernization”, which sets the key areas of using IT in the public sector to improve government efficiency and public service-deliery.

Among the technological initiatives to be implemented in 2012 are: the shared government technology platform based on “cloud computing”, mobile electronic identity, electronic payment gateway, interoperability, single government portal and launch of 4 pilot electronic services. These products will enable efficient resource management, sharing and reuse of IT resources between different government institutions and deliver benefits of convenience and quality for citizens and businesses in Republic of Moldova.

For further information please contact: Daniela Nemerenco, Strategy Coordinator, e-Government Center at daniela.nemerenco@egov.md.