GoDigitalQld Queensland Digital Economy Strategy and Action Plan has been launched in Queensland state of Australia. GoDigitalQld aims to place Queensland as a hub of digital innovation by realizing various strategic objectives including ‘digital-first’ delivery of better government services, attracting talent into Queensland’s digital sector and research institutions, leveraging community and business involvement in the digital economy, etc. According to the plan, the main role of Queensland Government is to identify and eliminate roadblocks to digital access; collaborate with local government and non-government organizations in providing basic digital literacy to the disadvantaged people; increase community engagement and participation in government policy and planning processes through digital teamwork; using innovative digital channels and technologies to improve Government service delivery and augment productivity. The plan also strives for making digital government services more customer focused and user friendly along with strengthening access to digital infrastructure. GoDigitalQld is an interactive engagement space which is updated from time to time with latest updates regarding implementation of the plan and other happenings in digital economy. Users can actively contribute their stories, experiences, comment regarding the use and benefits of digital technologies. They can also join the discussion in the Forum or Your Stories sections on the portal.
International e-Gov Update
GoDigitalQld LAUNCHED IN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA TO LEVERAGE DIGITAL ECONOMY
From October 2014 • Informatics, National Informatics Centre