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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...
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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...
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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.
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Last update: 16/04/2025

Public Sector Tech Watch

Public Sector Tech Watch provides insights into emerging technologies in the European public sector, such as artificial intelligence and blockchains.
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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.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Last update: 18/03/2025

Why is it great that there is a law on interoperability?

The IE tackles interoperability challenges by establishing a legal framework for collaboration & innovation. INVEST aligns with the ΙΕ Act objectives & promises to enhance stakeholder collaboration, for a more connected digital ecosystem for EU citizens.
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Last update: 17/03/2025

Open Ireland Network and the Irish Public Sector

Open Ireland Network (OIN) is implementing a “Community of Practice” for open source (OS) practitioners in the Irish public service. This community aims to foster a collaborative environment where government professionals can share knowledge, tools, best
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22/05/2025
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Join the OSOR Webinar : Exploring the role of OSPOs in transforming public services with open source

On 22 May 2025 from 10 am to 12 pm CEST, join us for an insightful session on the role of Open Source Programme Offices (OSPOs) in transforming the European public sector.
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Latest News

Last update: 14/03/2025

Galicia government adopts their 2025 Free Software Action Plan

On 17 February 2025, Galicia adopted their 'Plan de Acción Software Libre' for 2025. The Galician Free Software Office is in charge of its implementation and maintains its three levels of scope of actions: citizens, business and public administration.
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Last update: 14/01/2025

Become a member of the informal expert group on the next EIF

The European Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest to select members for the informal expert group on the Next Generation European Interoperability Framework (EIF).
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