OECD Peer Review of E-Government in Denmark - ePractice.eu
OECD Peer Review of E-Government in Denmark - ePractice.eu
OECD Peer Review of E-Government in Denmark - ePractice.eu
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Abstract<br />
<strong>Denmark</strong> has been successful <strong>in</strong> both develop<strong>in</strong>g a vision for e-government that encompasses the<br />
whole <strong>of</strong> the public sector, and <strong>in</strong> translat<strong>in</strong>g it <strong>in</strong>to a well-def<strong>in</strong>ed strategy which is known across<br />
government and provides an important driver for e-government implementation.<br />
The strategy notes that <strong>Denmark</strong> is <strong>in</strong> a good position to develop e-government, hav<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
well-developed “network society”, high levels <strong>of</strong> Internet usage and a well-developed ICT<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure <strong>in</strong> place <strong>in</strong> the public sector. It warns, however, that the Danish public sector does not<br />
yet adequately meet the needs <strong>of</strong> citizens, and that more focused effort is required to make sure that<br />
the benefits <strong>of</strong> e-government are fully realised.<br />
The strategy is supported by good leadership, and co-ord<strong>in</strong>ation mechanisms. Organisations<br />
generally approve <strong>of</strong> the strategy and arrangements for its implementation, and are respond<strong>in</strong>g well to<br />
it through their own e-government <strong>in</strong>itiatives.<br />
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