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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: 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: 16/06/2025

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

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.
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30/06/2025
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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
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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
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Latest News

Last update: 23/06/2025

Ibrahim Köran for PSTW

GovTech is not a silver bullet, but when targeted wisely, it is one of the highest-leverage investment opportunities for public value and democratic resilience.
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Last update: 11/06/2025

Mapping the galaxy with Open Source

PASIPHAE is mapping the Milky Way’s magnetic field using open source software and cutting-edge polarimeters, helping scientists explore the galaxy’s structure and uncover clues about the early universe through 3D polarisation data.
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