Kyiv opens new WEF-backed GovTech centre
22 December 2024
by Jonathan Andrews
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has opened a new GovTech centre in Kyiv that will become a platform for cooperation between governments, businesses, scientists, technology companies and start-ups.
The Global Government Technology Centre (GGTC), only the second in the world after Berlin, will aid the implementation of innovative solutions, exchange of best GovTech practices and implementation of joint projects.
“In 2019, we started building a digital state with the main idea of creating the most convenient country for citizens,” said Mykhailo Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science and Technology Development and Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. “It is no coincidence that Ukraine became the second country in the world to launch the GGTC. I am proud that our progress is recognised internationally and I am confident that GGTC Kyiv will become a centre of cooperation, innovation and transformational solutions in the field of digital governance.”
Through cooperation with international partners, Ukrainian start-ups will be able to share experiences and accelerate digital reforms in the public sector around the world.
According to World Economic Forum Managing Director Mirek Dušek, the centre in Ukraine will support WEF’s global efforts to unlock the potential of digital technologies to improve public services and create new opportunities. And it will serve as a catalyst for public-private collaboration, fostering digital technology and innovation at a critical time for Ukraine and Europe.
Key features of the centre will include:
- GovTech Observatory: A platform tracking global and national GovTech trends, enabling knowledge sharing and data-driven policy through research, tools, and global partnerships.
- Innovation Gateway: A hub for piloting and scaling technologies in Ukraine, showcasing innovation in AI, EdTech, Defence Tech, and more, with global investment support.
- FutureGov Education: A training platform for public sector leaders to adopt cutting-edge technologies, fostering experimentation and global collaboration.
Valeria Ionan, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for European Integration, said: “GGTC Kyiv is a global platform for collaboration and innovation, where we will share Ukraine’s successes in digital transformation and collaborate with partners around the world to achieve effective change.”
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