e-Commission : Making the Commission a leader in implementing EU e-government policies
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" declared the Commisioner after the adoption of the e-Commission mid-term review in 2008.
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 four years after the launch 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 launched 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.
In 2005, the Commission adopted a strategic framework, " e-Commission
2006-2010", 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.
The Commissioner 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.
Latest e-Commission documents
- e-Commission mid-term review communication
mid-Term review communication
annex to the communication
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Communication to the Commission :
e-Commission 2006-2010: Enabling Efficiency and Transparency -
e-Commission in 10 questions
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Strategic documents :
Towards the Commission online - implementation strategy for 2001-2005
Commission Enterprise IT Architecture Framework
Press Releases
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e-Commission 2006-2010: on the
way towards an integrated administration
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e
-Commission: enabling efficiency and transparency
Reference: IP/05/1474 Date: 25/11/2005
Associated Sites
ISA : Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administrations 2010-2015
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.
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.
epractice.eu : The European good practice exchange platform for eGovernment, eInclusion and eHealth practitioners