Denmark Comes in Second in E-Government
A new survey from the UN shows that Denmark is among the world leaders in e-government. Denmark is only surpassed by Sweden, while Norway ranks third.
A new survey from the UN shows that Denmark is among the world leaders in e-government. Denmark is only surpassed by Sweden, while Norway ranks third.
– This fine score is an important recognition of Denmark's efforts. It should be possible for citizens and businesses to communicate digitally with the public sector, and it must be easy and without restrictions, says Helge Sander, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation.
The report "UN E-Government Survey 2008" examines how well a number of countries perform in creating value via e-government for citizens, businesses and public authorities. For example through self-service solutions on the Internet, better access to relevant information, and improved dialogue between the public sector and citizens and businesses.
– The Danish portal borger.dk is highlighted in the survey as the world's best portal for public service. And everyone in the public sector should be pleased with the positive results of the survey – all too often barriers and difficulties are the only aspects of e-government mentioned in the public debate, says Helge Sander.
– But we should of course use the survey as a starting point for renewed and strong efforts to make even better use of the digital potential. Not least in our new regional and municipal structure, where reorganisation and mergers have naturally been in focus for a while.
In the past year, Denmark has also scored high in several international IT surveys, being nominated as the world's best IT nation by the independent and recognised institute World Economic Forum and The Economist Intelligence Unit in collaboration with IBM.
– I hope that this fine performance may contribute an element of much-needed realism in the debate on the Danes' IT skills. So after all the digital abyss is not lurking behind the next bend of the road here in Denmark, says the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation.
For further comments by Science Minister Helge Sander, contact Information Manager Allan Boldt, tel.: +45 33 92 97 39, .
