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  UK unveils Technology Innovation Strategy

  The UK government has published its Technology Innovation Strategy, which sets out how it...

  • Posted June 18, 2019
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  Canada pilots blockchain staff records

  The Government of Canada (GC) is using blockchain technology to issue project-based employees with...

  • Posted June 17, 2019
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  Digital citizens: an interview with Estonia’s e-Residency chief, Ott Vatter

  When Estonia launched its e-Residency scheme five years ago, it was a leap in...

  • Posted June 16, 2019
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  US consults on quantum computing strategy

  The White House has launched a public consultation on its national quantum computing policy,...

  • Posted June 13, 2019
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  South Africa scouts state-backed digital currency

  The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is calling for solutions providers to help it...

  • Posted June 12, 2019
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  Hong Kong launches innovation lab

  A Smart Government Innovation Lab (Smart LAB) has been launched in Hong Kong, with...

  • Posted June 11, 2019
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  US and UK launch fintech partnership

  The USA and UK have set up a ‘Financial Innovation Partnership’ (FIP) to promote...

  • Posted June 10, 2019
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  US House draft spending bill proposes 3.1% federal pay rise

  The Trump administration’s plans for a 2020 federal pay freeze and the break-up of...

  • Posted June 9, 2019
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  World’s first ‘wellbeing budget’ broadens focus from GDP

  The New Zealand government announced details of their much-anticipated ’wellbeing budget’ last week, shifting...

  • Posted June 6, 2019
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  Controversial “fake news” law passed in Singapore

  Singapore’s parliament has passed legislation aimed at halting the spread of fake news, after...

  • Posted May 20, 2019
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  Cyber espionage “rampant”, US investigation finds

  Cyber espionage against governments around the world is growing year-on-year, “with state-affiliated actors accounting...

  • Posted May 15, 2019
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  Ghana launches Africa’s first national e-procurement system

  Public sector e-procurement is gathering momentum in West Africa, with Ghana in April becoming...

  • Posted May 14, 2019
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  Irish civil service union calls for cut in working hours

  The Irish government’s failure to cut the working hours of more junior civil servants...

  • Posted May 13, 2019
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  New Zealand launches ‘digital inclusion’ blueprint

  The New Zealand government has published guidelines aimed at tackling ‘digital exclusion’ and ensuring...

  • Posted May 12, 2019
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