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Observatories

Observatories are monitoring tools, designed to gather information on the state of play of digital public administration and interoperability activities. These observatories, such as NIFO for national interoperability frameworks, OSOR for Open-source sofware and Public Sector Tech Watch for emerging technologies enable stakeholders to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and trends in digital public services.

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Last update: 24/08/2023

Knowledge Centre

Welcome to NIFO's Knowledge Centre! The content accessible through this page is periodically updated. The Knowledge Centre gives you access to all the information and resources published by NIFO which...
Observatories
Last update: 27/08/2024

Digital Public Administration factsheets - 2024

On this page, you will find the Digital Public Administration factsheets of 2024, together with their related supporting documents.The DPA factsheets represent the most recent developments that the...
eGovernment
Last update: 13/02/2024

European Interoperability Framework (EIF) Toolbox

The EIF Toolbox guides national administrations to align their National Interoperability Frameworks with the EIF for enhanced interoperability. It includes a list of solutions. It is an EC solution.
ObservatorieseGovernment
Last update: 19/05/2025

Public Sector Tech Watch

Public Sector Tech Watch provides insights into emerging technologies in the European public sector, such as artificial intelligence and blockchains.
Digital innovationObservatories+2 topics
Last update: 13/02/2024

LIFO - Location Interoperability Framework Observatory

LIFO monitors the implementation of location interoperability in EU public services, based on EULF Blueprint adoption. It provides analyses, best practices, guidance, and features interactive dashboards and case studies. It is an EC solution.
ObservatorieseGovernmentGeospatial

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

30/06/2025
Virtual event

Join the OSOR Workshop "Funding Open Source: Towards Sustainable Models" – 30 June

The Open Source Observatory is pleased to invite you to an upcoming online workshop dedicated to exploring funding strategies for open source projects.
Open Source Software
30/06/2025
Virtual event

Save the Date: First Webinar on the new Interoperable Europe Monitoring

30 June 2025 | 10:00 AM CEST - Join the first Webinar dedicated to the new Interoperable Europe Monitoring
CollaborationInteroperable Europe policy
Last update: 30/04/2025

Analysis of the generative AI landscape in the European public sector

This report provides a broad description of the adoption of generative AI (or GenAI) within the European public sector. It focuses on (i) guidelines and policies adopted within administrations to regulate the use of this emerging technology; and (ii) the
Digital-ready policymakingeGovernment+5 topics

Latest News

Last update: 06/06/2025

Your Input Matters: Study on App Stores under the DSA

The European Commission’s DG CNECT is currently conducting a study on the App Stores Ecosystem under the Digital Services Act (DSA), and your input could make a real difference.
ObservatoriesSocialTools
Last update: 28/05/2025

Sofia Silva Carballido for PSTW

This article shows GovTech in Spain is shaking off its experimental roots and stepping confidently onto the main stage.
eGovernmentObservatories+2 topics
Last update: 26/05/2025

Public Sector Tech Watch 2025 Best Cases Award

Public administrations and GovTech innovators across Europe are invited to submit their best solutions!
Business and competitionEuropean Policies+4 topics