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20/09/2024
Significantly Improved Positions

According to the new UN study, “United Nations E-Government Survey – Accelerating Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development,” Ukraine has significantly improved its position in the global digital governance rankings.

In particular, Ukraine ranked first in the E-Participation Index (EPART), rising 56 positions compared to 2022. In the E-Government Development Index (EGDI), it secured 30th place, 16 positions higher than in 2022.

The United Nations E-Government Survey is a global UN study conducted every two years, assessing the level of e-government development in 193 countries.

The evaluation is based on the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and E-Participation Index (EPART), which measure the effectiveness of digital transformations in public administration.

Such significant progress in Ukraine’s digitalization would not have been possible without the proactive work of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the systematic support of international partners, who provide funding for relevant international technical assistance projects.

“East Europe Foundation was among the first to systematically work in the field of digital transformation of Ukraine,” Victor Liakh, President of the Foundation, said. “Under the EGAP Program, which started in 2015 and is funded by Switzerland, we have been involved in the development of the Diia portal and application, more than 60 electronic services, the national e-participation platform E-DEM, and many other initiatives.”

According to Mr. Liakh, apart from the EGAP program, the Foundation has other digital development programs in its portfolio. These include projects to digitalize state registries and update the Diia.Engine platform, supported by GIZ. Additionally, the Foundation has been involved in creating the CDTO Campus, where the country’s digital leaders are trained (supported by GIZ and VISA), and the updated Diia.Education portal, funded by Google.org. Moreover, East Europe Foundation is a co-implementer of the project “Support for Digital Transformation,” funded by USAID and UK Dev.

“Ukraine has every chance to become not only the ‘digital tiger of Europe’ but also of the entire world,” Victor Liakh notes. “However, the place in the rankings is not what matters most. Above all, we care about the convenience and accessibility of public services for citizens, the ability of people to influence decision-making by the authorities, as well as the transparency and accountability of public administration, which is enabled by digitalization.”