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e-Commission 2006-2010: on the way towards
an integrated administration
"In today's world good Governance is enhanced by
the innovative use of digital technologies" said Vice-President Siim
Kallas after the adoption of the e-Commission mid-term review.
The e-Commission initiative aims, from 2006-2010,
to enable enhanced efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of the
European Commission. Levering the possibilities offered by
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) will benefit
internal and external stakeholders including staff, citizens,
national administrations and businesses. The e-government maturity
of the Commission should increase and reach the "Integrated
government" level by 2010 characterised by intensified digital
exchanges between all stakeholders.
Today the overall picture is encouraging and
three years after the launch, by Vice-President Kallas, of the
e-Commission initiative, most of the foreseen actions are delivering
their expected value. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
have indeed become an essential part of policy initiatives at an
European level, inter alia in the Internal Market,
Environment, Home Affairs and Border Security fields. Innovative use
of ICT is also a key contributor to cross-cutting policy issues such
as reducing the administrative burden; increasing transparency and
communication; and ensuring compliance. Furthermore under the
e-Commission umbrella, the streamlining of administrative processes
through a more effective use of ICT is making a significant
contribution to the initiative for administrative simplification
also launched by Vice‑President Kallas in 2006.
In 2009 and 2010 the e-Commission initiative,
which is in line with the i2010 objectives of an European
Information Society for growth and employment, will be devoted to
completing the identified actions, for instance fostering
collaborative work with staff, citizens national administrations and
businesses through new Internet technologies (Web2.0 tools including
blogs, wikis, forums, portals). These actions will allow the
Commission to reach the level of "integrated government"; to explore
new areas such as the further greening of its ICT; and to prepare
the Institution's ICT strategy for 2011-2015.
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In 2005, the Commission adopted a strategic framework, "e-Commission 2006-2010"  [85 KB], aimed at becoming a first class e-administration in order to improve its efficiency and transparency through the best use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
While promoting the use of ICT in society as a whole through the i2010 strategy, the Commission intends to lead by example by applying to its own administration the European
information society policy in e-government. Modern on-line public administrations are an essential element of the information society and contribute to achieving the Lisbon goals of increased growth and competitiveness.
The e-Commission aims to deliver better quality and more transparent services, guaranteeing security of information including the protection of personal data, to the benefit of its own staff and of everyone having contact with it i.e. administrations, businesses and citizens.The Commission is thus following an ambitious strategy to become a front-runner in the domain of e-administration.
Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas
stressed in Lisbon during the
egovernment conference "Reaping the Benefits of eGovernment" in September
2007, his clear and strong political sponsorship for this initiative:
"[…] there is a phenomenal level of activity in Member States. Substantial
progress is being made on interoperability, inclusive government, effective and
efficient administrations and the engagement of the citizen in the legislative
process. […]. Such big challenges will only be achieved with strong political
support and leadership. […] I am personally committed to sponsoring the
Commission's efforts in these fields relying on a core set of values:
transparency, accountability, efficiency, effectiveness".
Three years after the launch of the e-Commission 2006-2010 initiative, the
overall picture is encouraging and most of the foreseen actions are delivering
the expected value. Information and Communication Technologies have indeed
become an essential part of most policy initiatives at European level inter alia
in the Internal Market, Home Affairs and Border Security and Environment fields.
Innovative use of ICT is also a key contributor to cross-cutting policy issues
such as administrative burden reduction, transparency, communication and
compliance. Last but not least, under the e-Commission umbrella, the power of
process streamlining with the effective use of ICT can bring a significant
contribution to the simplification initiative sponsored by Vice President Kallas.
In 2009 and 2010 the e-Commission initiative, which is fully in line with the
i2010 objectives, will be devoted to both completing the identified actions, for
instance fostering collaborative work through Web 2.0 tools, which would allow
the Commission to reach the level of "integrated government" as well as
exploring new areas, such as the further greening of Commission's ICT, to
preparing for 2011-2015.
Latest e-Commission documents
Press Releases
Introductory speech e-Commission symposium Brussels, 11 November 2008
Transforming public services : The new
e-government strategy in the Commission Ministerial e-government conference 2005 Manchester, 24 November 2005
Associated Sites
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i2010 : The initiative i2010 is the EU policy framework for the information
society and media. It promotes the positive contribution that information and
communication technologies (ICT) can make to the economy, society and personal
quality of life.
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IDABC : IDABC stands for Interoperable Delivery of European eGovernment
Services to public Administrations, Businesses and Citizens. It uses the
opportunities offered by information and communication technologies to encourage
and support the delivery of cross-border public sector services to citizens and
enterprises in Europe, to improve efficiency and collaboration between European
public administrations and to contribute to making Europe an attractive place to
live, work and invest.
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epractice.eu : The European good practice exchange platform for eGovernment,
eInclusion and eHealth practitioners |
