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Tag: Information Economy

  • Technology, Talent, Tolerance

    Australia tops Global Creativity Index

  • Yeah, Nah.. – Digital Services

    Yeah, Nah.. – Digital Services

    The Victorian Auditor- General has published the interim report examining strategies for delivering services online via digital devices.

    Phase one of this audit specifically reviewed the Victorian Government ICT Governance Framework and the delivery of the Victorian Government Digital Strategy (Digital Strategy).

    ICT-Vict
    [ICT Governance Framework. Source Auditor General]

    Phase two of this audit will be tabled at a later date and will examine service delivery implementation and monitoring and evaluation of service delivery at the department/agency level.

    In a nut-shell, the interim report suggests a “Yeah…Nah”… moment.

    We found that a coordinated and effective whole-of-public-sector approach to digital service delivery has yet to be achieved due to weak strategic leadership and ownership of whole-of-public-sector ICT governance. This issue was further exacerbated by the ineffective coordination and implementation of the Digital Strategy, weak monitoring and accountability mechanisms and ineffective digital engagement to drive digital readiness.

    Without comprehensive and urgent actions to address these governance arrangements and ownership issues, this instability will continue to undermine the establishment of any well-coordinated and integrated approach to delivering public services online effectively and efficiently.

    Of note is the summary of findings

    • Weak strategic leadership and ownership of the whole-of-public sector ICT governance
    • Ineffective coordination of digital strategy
    • and ineffective drive to engage digital readiness.

    Clearly, some work still to do for Victoria.

    Links:

  • The Social Media Economy Explained – By The Onion

    The team at the onion explains the Social Media Economy ;-{) – Worth the 3 minutes!!

    The Onion - Social Media

    Link: Social Media Explained

  • Aus IT – Anyone?

    Spur on IT whiz-kids and reclaim the clever country. Alan Noble, Engineering Director of Google Australia and NZ, outlines issues facing the IT sector in Australia, stating that there is a need to encourage IT careers and retain Australia’s brightest IT professionals.

    Earlier this month it was revealed that the Australian annual IT deficit had reached $21 billion, with hardware and software imports of $26 billion. Enrolments in IT courses at universities have declined.

    Those IT students who do graduate are highly skilled and coveted. But many are relocating overseas to pursue lucrative careers and opportunities.

    The Australian, 4 May 2007. [edna education news]

  • Community Fibre Plan takes shape

    As has been reported in May , the CRLLEN has been successful in securing 0.248 Million from the Federal Government’s Community Based Demand Aggregation Broker Programme. The project is a joint partnership between the Macedon Ranges, Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires. Macedon Ranges Shire will be the lead agent.

    The project is the Central Ranges Community Based Demand Aggregation Broker. The broker will work with individuals, businesses, councils and other broadband users to aggregate demand in their region and then attract the best mix of broadband service providers for local needs

    MCEETYA Bandwidth Plan
    MCEETYA Bandwidth Plan

    The CRLLEN is working with Federal, State and Local government jurisdictions to identify the needs of communities, businesses and individuals across the CRLLEN area and develop strategies that will produce a coherent telecommunications strategy that will support increased investment, employment and education opportunities across the region.

    The July 2003 meeting of the Ministerial Council for Education, Employment Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA) endorsed the National Bandwidth Action Plan – Learning in an online world 2003-06 as the basis for the development of the National Implementation Plan.

    The National Implementation Plan 2004-05 provides the detail critical to realising the intent of the action plan, including identification of opportunities for collaborative work with the other education sectors and Commonwealth agencies. The plan is responsive to national and jurisdictional strategic policy initiatives and to changing market conditions. It recognises that increased connectivity and improved infrastructure are critical to maximising educational opportunities afforded by digital content and services.

    The National Broadband Strategy announced in March 2004 addresses the recommendation of the Broadband Advisory Group that the Australian
    Government adopts a coordinated approach to broadband in a national strategy. It provides funding for the:

    A key element of the strategy is the appointment of the National Broadband Advisor for Education who will work closely with the school sector.

    The National Implementation Plan 2004-05 leverages opportunities that flow to the school education sector from the National Broadband Strategy.

    For the full story, follow this link.

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    Link: ICT strategy takes shape!.

  • Online Council – Australia

    Not sure this will last, as with most things IT & Government related, but looks good..

    The Online Council operates as the peak ministerial forum across governments in Australia for consultation and coordination on the information economy.

    Link: Online Council.