Digitalising Public Procurement, What is the State of Play?
Sylvia Vertegaal, Portfolio Manager with Central Government, tells us more on digitalising public procurement processes and uniforming to government-wide standards.
Rutte IV Cabinet Policy for Digitalisation
A safe, inclusive, and opportunity-rich digital society. That’s the ambition of the government’s digitalisation policy, where public values and users are at the forefront. The main outlines stem from the coalition agreement.
Main outlines of the digitalisation policy
In the policy brief ‘Main Outlines of the Digitalisation Policy’ (in Dutch), Alexandra van Huffelen, State Secretary for Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations, sets forth the government’s goals and ambitions. This brief was co-authored with Ministers Micky Adriaansens (Economic Affairs and Climate Policy), Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius (Justice and Security), and Franc Weerwind (Legal Protection).
Coalition agreement and work agenda
The main outlines for digitalisation are the foundation of the government-wide Work Agenda for Digitalisation. This agenda is formulated in collaboration with relevant ministries and stakeholders from civil society, academia, the business sector, and local governments. Acknowledging that digitalisation transcends national borders, the government is committed to an accentuated international strategy.
The Netherlands is actively embracing the opportunities presented by the digital transition. Furthermore, the government is adopting a more assertive stance in undertaking normative action towards public and private entities.
Four themes
The government’s strategy is built around four interconnected themes.
1. Digital foundation
The prerequisites for shaping the digital government, society, and economy include: cybersecurity; a secure online identity and control over personal data; privacy; equal treatment; democracy; a fair legal system; digital autonomy and well-functioning digital markets and services; inclusion and digital skills; digital infrastructure. These foundations underpin the other themes.
2. Digital government
A resolute, efficient, secure, and transparent digital government that prioritises people, offering accessible and reliable services.
3. Digital society
A digital society with robust public institutions, where facilities such as healthcare (standardisation of data exchange and more control for patients over their own data), education (increased focus on digital knowledge and skills from primary to higher education), and mobility (experimenting with new technologies to make transport safer, easier, and cleaner) are safeguarded.
4. Digital economy
A digital economy that is open, fair, and secure, where businesses can innovate effectively, consumers and citizens are well-protected, and which contributes to sustainable economic growth.
Szabó Introduces New Dutch Digitalisation Strategy
State Secretary Zsolt Szabó introduces the upcoming new Dutch Digitalisation Strategy (NDS). Its main objective: working as a more unified '1 government'.
Citizen Service Number for Residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
A new bill will give residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba a citizen service number by 2025. This will improve digital government services.
Budget Day 2024: “Focus on Getting the Basics Right”
On Budget Day the government presented the government budget for the upcoming year. What are the plans around digitalisation? And what is in the coalition programme?
Dutch Municipalities Launch Digital Agenda 2028
The agenda shows how municipalities will exploit the opportunities offered by digitalisation in the coming years. State Secretary Zsolt Szabó accepted the first copy.
Tackling Disinformation: Actions and Measures
Generative AI, for example, has increased the proliferation of disinformation. Both in scope and intensity. Therefore, new measures are in place as of June 2024.
The Netherlands Scores Highly in Online Government Services
The Netherlands ranks highly in user-friendliness, security, and transparency according to the eGovernment Benchmark 2024, a study of public services digital transformation in 27 EU countries.
Public Entity Saba Launches Updated Website
The updated website, launched on July 22, 2024, is a joint effort by local and national governments to ensure an effective digital government system.
European Collaboration for Digital Commons
The Netherlands, France, Estonia, and Germany have recently announced the intention to establish an EDIC consortium. Its aim is to develop, maintain, and expand digital commons in Europe.
Consultation Postcodes for Caribbean Netherlands Launched
The proposal for postcodes in the Caribbean Netherlands aims to improve mail delivery and online service access. Learn more and where you can contribute your thoughts and ideas until 26 August.
Two programs BZK nominated for best government project
Strengthening the Digital Society in the Dutch Caribbean and Startup in Residence Intergov are nominated for the Computable Awards 2024. Will you help decide?
Basic Guide ‘Recovery from a Cyber Incident’
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a guide to help organisations recover from cyber incidents. The guide outlines four key steps to take. Read further to find out what they are.
