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We've all seen the hype. We've all
seen the policy documents - maybe we've even written some
ourselves. But how do we go about delivering the promise of
"e-government" using the new information and
communication technologies?
With the government's ambitious
targets of delivering all appropriate services online, giving
all citizens access to the Internet by 2005, and a broad range
of funding opportunities for innovative service development, it
is vital for public sector agencies to move forward from ideas
to action.
This conference, Putting
the "e" into e-government, brings
together leading edge case studies, featuring practical
applications of ICT for:
The theme running through the
conference will be how ICT can be used to increase participation
and to improve effectiveness at the front line. The focus will
be on organisational and customer service, rather than on
technical issues.
The aim of the conference is to
share examples of good practice, highlighting the benefits and
the lessons learned, to enable delegates to kick-start
e-government initiatives in their own authorities.
Who should
attend?
The conference will appeal
to:
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Managers of customer-facing
services
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People charged with
implementing the Modernising Government agenda
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Facilities, HR and IT
managers
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People putting together
funding bids for ICT partnership projects
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Policy officers developing
social inclusion, regeneration and community planning
initiatives.
Benefits of
attending
The conference will provide
delegates with the opportunity to gain:
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A clear understanding of what
the government means by "Modernising
Government"
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An insight in to what good and
innovative practice already exists
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A better picture of what is
really happening and what is just hype from informal
discussion
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A preview of a forthcoming
Good Practice Guide being developed by the Planning Exchange
for the DETR, covering Using ICT to Achieve Regeneration
Objectives
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The Summary Booklet of the
Toshiba/HOP Guide to Flexible Working in the Information Age
and a free copy of the full guide on publication at
the end of February
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Full delegate pack including
proceedings covering each presentation
The
venue
Set in the heart of Birmingham, a
short walk from New Street Station, Orange Studio is the city's
newest and most exciting conference venue. Designed specifically
to show off the latest wireless and Internet technologies it is
an ideal venue for the conference.
The organisers
The Planning Exchange is a
nationally recognised information service provider for all
aspects of urban and rural development and regeneration. As part
of its activities it runs a variety of conferences and seminars
as well as hosting Regen.net
one of the leading regeneration web sites.
HOP Associates is a consulting
and development firm which helps organisations to introduce new
ways of working, communicating and delivering services using
ICT. It publishes "Flexibility", the online journal
for new ways of working.
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