The training program for young people interested in e-governance is fully ready and will be tested this summer by 60 young people aged 24-29 from the partner countries Italy, Bulgaria, Norway, Estonia, Greece and Cyprus. The program includes a total of 39 teaching hours, of which 24 hours of theory + 15 hours of practical training for young people.
All training materials will be available on an e-learning platform (MOOC) on the project website. The program includes a total of six training modules:
- Introduction to e-Governance
- E-Governance, tools and technologies
- Citizen participation and engagement
- Open data & transparency
- Privacy, security and ethics in e-Governance
- Local development, basic tools and resources
Each partner organization will select and provide the opportunity for 5 of the best-represented young people in education to visit Estonia and participate in a transnational mobility to Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech). The event will take place in Tallinn from 09-12.09.2025. Estonia is known for its leading role in the field of e-government and digitalization, and the host TalTech is the most international and innovative university in the country, known for its new and digital technologies.
Here are some of the latest and most interesting aspects related to e-government in Estonia:
- e-Residency: In 2014, Estonia launched the e-Residency program, which allows people from all over the world to obtain a digital identity issued by the Estonian government. This gives them access to various online services, including registering companies, filing tax returns, and using banking services. The program aims to attract entrepreneurs and investors by facilitating business and administrative processes.
- X-Road: Estonia uses the X-Road system, which is a platform for data exchange between various government institutions and private organizations. This system ensures security and transparency in the exchange of information, which greatly facilitates the provision of electronic services to citizens.
- Digital ID cards: Each Estonian ID card contains a chip with an electronic signature and an identification number, which allows citizens to carry out various online transactions, such as voting online, submitting documents and more.
- Online voting: Estonia was one of the first countries in the world to introduce electronic voting in 2005. The electronic voting system is based on blockchain technology and offers a high level of security and transparency.
- Education and training: Estonia is actively working on integrating technology into the education system. Schools are equipped with modern technologies, and students receive training in programming and digital skills from an early age.
- Cybersecurity: Estonia is a leader in cybersecurity and often shares its experience and knowledge with other countries. The country has specialized units for the protection of critical infrastructure and data.
- Innovation and startups: Estonia promotes innovation through various initiatives and programs aimed at supporting startups and technology companies. The capital Tallinn is home to numerous technology hubs and incubators.
These innovations and efforts make Estonia a role model in the field of e-government and digitalization, demonstrating how technology can improve the efficiency and transparency of public services.
