Digital Innovation as Catalyst for Social Change
Under the theme: “Digital Innovation as Catalyst for Social Change,” the Estonian capital of Tallinn hosted the E-Governance Conference from May 30-31, 2023, mainly focusing on different roadmaps, which governments and regions are implementing to achieve their digital aims, with
Cyber security: personal data protection – new challenges despite the most recent regulations
The cyberspace that we all enjoy today presents constant risks as well as opportunities. With everyone on the planet just a click of a button away, it has never been easier for fraudsters and other criminals to find unsuspecting victims.
Regulation of social media and the need for international legal frameworks
The use of social media has grown at an unprecedented rate over the past couple of decades, creating multiple opportunities for billions of users worldwide.
Bridging The Gap Between the Haves And The Have-Nots — Developing Nations
Even though technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, creating many opportunities for its users, it has equally created a gap between the haves and the have-nots called the digital divide.
Philippines Takes a Giant Step Towards E-Governance
Digitizing government services to improve productivity and efficiency in delivering public services has become a priority in many countries for faster and more efficient delivery of services. In this context, the Philippines House of Representatives has recently approved the third and
What Has Transform Africa Summit Achieved?
Following five editions, the sixth Transform Africa Summit took place at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe from April 26th to the 28th. The summit reflected the aspirations of African states toward a technology-driven economy. The summit convened global and regional leaders
8 March – international woman’s day
Today on March 8, the World is marking the International World Women to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and highlight some of the challenges they continue to face.
Pros & Cons of regulating the digital space
The enactment of the EU Digital Services Act has ignited debate around regulating the digital space to encounter potential risks, such as exchanging illegal goods, services and content online. The European Union has envisaged that a modern legal framework is
Why digitization?
Amid the world's enormous challenges, there have been growing calls for accelerating digitization to address those challenges optimally. Digitizing records, for instance, saves money over the long term. Additionally, digitization increases efficiency, protects records no matter what natural disaster, theft,
Today’s world outlook
The world is faced with formidable challenges such as soaring inflations around the globe and skyrocketing prices of commodity prices. The Ukraine War has also led to an unprecedented energy crisis.