Since 2022, government bodies and service providers with public duties have been collaborating under the Long-Term Programme for Digital Government Infrastructure (MIDO). This initiative aims to modernise the Generic Digital Infrastructure (GDI), working together as a unified government.
Reliable, accessible, and secure
The government is committed to ensuring that public digital services are reliable, accessible, and secure. The GDI stands at its core, providing basic digital provisions, standards, and products such as DigiD and MijnOverheid. The GDI is the foundation for public services to citizens and businesses and facilitates cooperation among government bodies and public organisations.
Modernising the GDI
In the coming years, the government plans to modernise the GDI. Since January 2022, the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) has taken charge of this interdepartmental initiative, moving it out of the Programming Council Logius. This joint approach focuses on the continued development of the GDI’s building blocks. Key considerations include the capabilities required of the GDI, the resources needed to achieve these, compliance with national and international laws and regulations, and the need for an intergovernmental approach.
MIDO as a governance model
For this reason, MIDO was established. This programme unites governments and public service providers. Its core components are:
- The MIDO framework: Principles and agreements for the governance and funding of the GDI, and how organisations collaborate on the GDI.
- The GDI multi-year vision: Outlines the intended development of the GDI over 5 years.
- The GDI programming plan: An overview of all activities scheduled for the coming year, including operation, management, and development of the GDI, along with the budget.
