Since 2012, the Government of the Republic of Korea in collaboration with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) has organized two Global e-Government Forums. The first Forum, held in 2012, focused on “Smart Government for a Better Future”. The second Forum was held in 2013 under the theme of "Smart Government and Smart Society: Openness, Sharing, Communication and Collaboration", where it was decided that the 2014 Forum would be held in Kazakhstan.

To continue its global initiative to promote e-government development, UNDESA in partnership with the Government of Kazakhstan will hold the third Global E-Government Forum in Astana. The Forum will focus on ‘Smart Governance for Sustainable Development: New Opportunities for Partnerships in the Networked Society” and will address emerging issues, such as Smart Governance, Networked Society, Open Government, Open Data and Social Media. It will also help raise participants’ awareness of new e-government trends and issues, including cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices to address complex governance challenges. It will also provide a platform for discussion and exchange of experiences among representatives from relevant governmental organizations, country representatives, as well as world renowned experts and academics. The ultimate goal of the Forum is to enhance government capacity in promoting smart governance, particularly in developing countries, through presentations, discussions, and peer-to-peer learning. In addition, the 2014 United Nations E-Government Survey Special Awards Ceremony will be held in recognition of the contribution of winner countries to e-government development.

OVERALL EVENT INFORMATION

• Overall Aide Memoire
• Overall Agenda at a Glance
• List of Recommended Hotels
• Forum Venue
• Note to Participants/Logistics
• Host Country's Forum Website

ABOUT THE CO-ORGANIZERS

• Division for Public Administration and Development Management (DPADM), UNDESA 
• Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  
• Agency for Communications and Information, Republic of Kazakhstan
  

CONTACT US

Mr. Vincenzo Aquaro
Chief, e-Government Branch (eGB)
Tel: 1-917-678-3349
Email: aquaro@un.org

Ms. Adriana Alberti
Sr. Governance and Public Administration Officer
e-Government Branch (eGB)
Tel: 1-212-963-2299
Email: alberti@un.org

Mr. Richard Kerby
Inter-regional Advisor
e-Government Branch (eGB)
Tel: 1-917-367-4332
Email: kerby@un.org

Ms. Maria Stella Simpas
Programme Assistant
e-Government Branch (eGB)
Tel: 1-212-963-3896
Email: simpas@un.org

Ms. Madeleine Losch
Programme Assistant
e-Government Branch (eGB)
Tel: 1-212-963-7508
Email: loschm@un.org

6 OCTOBER - STUDY TOURS

• Information on Study Tours

7 OCTOBER - PLENARY SESSIONS

OPENING REMARKS/STATEMENTS

• Opening Remarks by Mr. Wu Hongbo

       

   

   

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS FROM 2014 UNITED NATIONS E-GOVERNMENT SURVEY AWARD WINNERS

• The Netherlands
• France
• Kingdom of Bahrain
• Republic of Kazakhstan
• Singapore
• Republic of Korea

2014 UNITED NATIONS E-GOVERNMENT SURVEY AWARD CEREMONY

• Opening Remarks by Mr. Vincenzo Aquaro

MINISTERIAL ROUNDTABLE - Regional Aspects of Smart Government and Network Partnership
   

• Opening Remarks by Mr. Vincenzo Aquaro
• Key Recommendations from the Ministerial Roundtable

GALA DINNER & CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

8 OCTOBER - FOUR PARALLEL WORKSHOPS

PHOTOS

 

 

 

 

ABOUT THE 2014 UN E-GOVERNMENT SURVEY AWARDS

The Division for Public Administration and Development Management (DPADM) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) publishes the United Nations E-Government Survey every two years. It is the only report in the world that assesses the e-government readiness of the 193 Member States of the United Nations according to the E-Government Development Index (EGDI), which is a quantitative composite index of e-readiness based on website assessment, telecommunication infrastructure, and human resource endowment. The Survey serves as a tool for decision-makers to identify their areas of strength and challenges. By studying broad patterns of e-government around the world, the report identifies leading countries in e-government development.  Read more...

 

WINNERS OF THE 2014 UN E-GOVERNMENT SURVEY AWARDS

UNITED NATIONS E-GOVERNMENT SURVEY 2014

UNITED NATIONS E-GOVERNMENT KNOWLEDGE BASE

UNITED NATIONS E-GOVERNMENT SURVEY AWARDS

 

 

The Forum is expected to achieve the following results:

• Increased knowledge of emerging issues and trends in e-government development, as well as identification of innovative policies and practices for smart governance
• Obtain greater knowledge of Central Asian’s e-government activities and progress made
• Draw recommendations and suggestions from the Forum discussions in order to provide guidance to Member States on how to promote smart government
• Renewed commitment among policy makers to adapt their acquired knowledge and expertise in developing innovative e-Government strategies fit for their countries
• Build networks and pave the way for partnerships with government officials, experts, and practitioners from around the world during and beyond the event.