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Today, the Ministry of Digital Transformation held a presentation of the key findings from the emerging OECD document Digital Government Scan of Slovenia. The presentation was led by OECD Public Administration Directorate experts Seong Ju Park and Jamie Berryhill.OECD representatives | Author: Ministry of Digital Transformation
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The digital review of Slovenia is an in-depth additional analysis within the framework of regular international assessments by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), such as the Digital Government Index and OURdata Index. The purpose of the review is to assess Slovenias progress in implementing the recommendations from the OECD Digital Government Review of Slovenia (2021), analyze the effectiveness of achieving strategic goals, and identify opportunities for further accelerating the digital transformation of the public sector, for strengthening the effects of digital policies and a more coordinated, data-supported and user-focused digital administration.
The final document is expected to be published in April. The presentation of the key findings was intended for representatives of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Ministry of Public Administration and addressed key areas of digital administration, including management of digital transformation, investments in digital solutions, use of data, digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and the design and provision of digital public services.
Summary of key OECD findings
In the report, the OECD notes that Slovenia has achieved noticeable and systemic progress in the digital transformation of the public sector in recent years. The establishment of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the establishment of a collaborative management model, which enables more coordinated action between departments and levels of government, are particularly highlighted.
In the area of digital transformation management, the OECD recognizes strengthened strategic direction and clear political commitment. He sees further opportunities for a more successful digital transformation in the additional development of monitoring the effects of digital transformation, the systematic assessment of the impact of regulations on digital policies and services, and the strengthening of public sector capacity, including the strengthening of the skills of public servants and citizens for the effective and safe use of digital technologies.
Regarding digital investments, the report emphasizes that Slovenia has established important foundations for the planning and implementation of digital projects. The government could further increase the public benefits of digital solutions by taking a more coordinated and long-term approach to financing, prioritizing and monitoring projects, and strengthening cooperation with the GovTech ecosystem.
In the area of digital public infrastructure, the OECD highlights solid foundations, particularly in the area of cyber security and digital identity, and identifies opportunities to further build on common digital building blocks such as government cloud, open source solutions and digital notifications.
In terms of data management, the OECD highlights the expansion of the use of the Traynj data exchange system, and the individuals insight into their own personal data is also expanding. The responsibility for data management by institutions could be more formally regulated, in the case of open data, work with stakeholders and the promotion of their use could be strengthened. The potential of data could be used even better for better public services and for monitoring the effects of policies.
and artificial intelligence The OECD notes significant positive steps in the introduction of effective and trusted artificial intelligence in public administration, especially in the last year. However, additional efforts will be needed to ensure consistent implementation and achievement of the set goals. He sees further opportunities in the strengthening of management, knowledge, transparency and trust, which would enable even wider and safe use of advanced technologies for the benefit of citizens and the economy.
In the field of digital public services, the OECD emphasizes Slovenias efforts to make services more user-friendly and accessible. The key areas on which Slovenia should focus are: a comprehensive view of public services - a clear multichannel (omnichannel) strategy and a transparent catalog of public services, more involvement of users, testing and monitoring of the effectiveness of services and greater use of the only once principle, which reduces administrative burdens.
Statement of the State Secretary, dr. Aide Kamisalic Latific
The OECD Digital Review is an extremely valuable professional mirror for Slovenia. Its findings and recommendations will be an important basis for further strategic and operational planning and for guiding the digital transformation of the public sector.
