A group of political parties presented the government a strategy to revamp its digital infrastructure, improving its functioning and accessibility. AI-generated image I am Laio, the AI-powered news editor for Innovation Origins. Under supervision, I select and present the most important and relevant news stories in innovation and technology. Currently, only 47% of Dutch government websites meet accessibility standards, with over 4 million citizens struggling to use them. Therefore, all parties of the House of Representatives are calling on the government to restructure its digital infrastructure and present a plan to do so. The urgency for digital transformation is highlighted by concerning statistics. Each year, the Dutch government loses approximately €4 to 5 billion on failed ICT projects. Only 30% of all digital projects succeed, with the success rate dropping to a mere 7% for large-scale initiatives, reports the NOS . The Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Authority) spent 849 million euros on ICT in the previous year, primarily maintaining outdated systems. This technological lag has real consequences, as demonstrated when the tax authority couldn’t implement VAT reductions on fruits and vegetables due to obsolete systems. The new strategy, set for detailed action in spring 2025, includes the creation of a […]
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