Innovation Tag: Digital and Technology Transformation

The pilot project “Big Data Analysis for HR efficiency improvement” has been established as part of the strategy supporting data-driven public administration in Slovenia. It ran within the Ministry of Public Administration in collaboration with the company EMC Dell to learn how big data tool could improve the efficiency of HR data.

GOV.UK Verify enables people to create a ‘digital identity’ that can be trusted by any public or private sector organization. The UK government standards to which Verify operates are recognized by EU and North American governments enabling international interoperability. Catalyzed by demand from digital public services, from Nov 2017 Verify will be usable by private sector services.

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) introduced the online application system in 2015. The Admissions Application Online System was introduced to ensure that the Department has all information relating to admissions in a central repository for planning and reporting purposes.

The Centralized Contractor Registration System is a web-based portal that is aimed at facilitating pre-qualification process in Nigeria's public procurement and providing a centralized information repository for all vendors as well as their categorization and classification for professionalism, competence and efficient project delivery in the country.

This project uses text analytics to help the UK civil service derive value and manage risk from high volumes of unstructured digital information that has accumulated over the decades. We are also exploring the potential of technology to support real-time categorization and connect staff working on similar challenges across organizations to improve productivity and outcomes.

The Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS) is the first fully online system for ensuring vessels meet regulations relating to the risk of pests and diseases. MARS is widely embraced by the international shipping industry. Major benefits are clarity of Australia’s biosecurity regulations, transparency of penalties for noncompliance and an efficient clearance process for each vessel.

Accessing local council and central UK Government services using voice.

How shall XXI century court be like? Is it possible to know what brings a citizen to court just by arriving at the building and direct him to the exact place, without any human contact? Yes, it’s possible! Innovative technology, a modern attendance model and streamlined procedures are changing the Portuguese courts. It’s a revolution in the way courts engage with the citizens to better serve them.

Randfontein High School began implementing digital tools in their classes in 2014. All 1.3000 pupils at the school have an iPad they use during lessons and assessments, and every single classroom has been digitized. Before going digital, the school started off by having all its staff trained.

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is committed to accelerating the use of ICT in education as part of its strategy to improve teaching and learning in all schools. The GDE seeks to ensure that schooling in Gauteng benefits from new developments in technology and from other educational innovations that can enhance the delivery of quality education.