ASTANA — Kazakhstan, a frontrunner in digital transformation, is no longer just adopting the world’s best practices—it is emerging as an enabler, said Vincenzo Aquaro, chief of the Digital Government Branch at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), in an interview with The Astana Times. Vincenzo Aquaro, the chief of the Digital Government Branch at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). Photo credit: UN Photo/Cia Pak Pioneer in digital governance “Rather than simply adopting strategies from advanced digital nations, Kazakhstan seeks to facilitate an open and transparent dialogue with peer leaders. This approach strengthens the country’s position as a global leader in digital governance and AI-driven economic growth, reinforcing its commitment to responsible, inclusive and future-oriented technological development,” said Aquaro. The 2024 UN E-Government Survey identified six key drivers for successful digital governance. This includes digital leadership and policy support, collaboration, data-centricity and regulatory frameworks, digital identification systems, robust digital infrastructure, and effective e-government services. According to him, Kazakhstan has integrated these principles and should continue strengthening them to sustain progress. “Kazakhstan has been a pioneer in digital governance, appointing chief information officers (CIOs) as vice ministers and establishing a coordination […]
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