Ministerial e-Government Conference, 5-6 October 2017

Background and further information:

The conference featured high-level discussions about the advantages and influence of e-government, as well as its challenges through the use of best practices and practical examples from public and private sector organisations.

European ministers responsible for e-government convened in Tallinn to sign a joint Tallinn e-government declaration (the Tallinn Declaration) to reinvigorate Europe's efforts in this area. The objective was for them to agree on a roadmap for the next steps in e-government at both the national and EU levels.

The Ministerial e-Government Conference was held on 5-6 October 2017 in the framework of the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

• Primary Source

European Commission: DG Communication: STATEMENT/17/3742, 06.10.17: Joint statement by Vice-President Ansip and Commissioner Gabriel welcoming the adoption of the Tallinn Declaration on e-government http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-17-3742_en.htm

Estonia: Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Tallinn Declaration on eGovernment https://www.eu2017.ee/news/insights/tallinn-declaration-egovernment-ministerial-meeting-during-estonian-presidency

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