European eGovernment Awards 2007 - 53 Finalists Selected

European eGovernment Awards 200753 cases have been selected as finalists for the third successive European eGovernment Awards, organised by the European Commission. All applicants have been invited to exhibit at the Ministerial eGovernment Conference 2007 on 19-21 September in Lisbon. In addition the 53 selected cases are invited to participate in the Workshop for Finalists on 26-27 July hosted by the European Commission in Brussels and organised by the European eGovernment Awards Consortium.

This year 311 cases from 32 of the 34 eligible European countries has been received.[1] The number of Finalists selected and cases received by theme are as follows:

  • Better public services for growth and jobs - 7 Finalists selected from 28 cases submitted
  • Participation and transparency - 13 Finalists selected from 49 cases submitted
  • Social impact and cohesion - 7 Finalists selected from 40 cases submitted
  • Effective and efficient administration - 26 Finalists selected from 194 cases submitted
Following the eligibility screening, the 53 finalists were selected through a two step process by a panel of independent experts. The experts have worked separately in a first phase of the evaluation process and agreed on a ranking in the second to ensure the highest standards and complete impartiality.

The winners will be presented at the Ministerial eGovernment Conference 2007 at the Awards ceremony on 20 September in Lisbon (PT) following the third and final phase of the evaluation. For further information on the Ministerial eGovernment Conference 2007 please visit: www.megovconf-lisbon.gov.pt

Voting for the public prize for the "most innovative good practice" is open from 16 July to 15 September. To be eligible to vote for one of the 53 Finalist you must be a registered user of, and with a full profile on, the Good Practice portal (www.epractice.eu) before 7 September 2007.

For further information on the European eGovernment Awards please visit the Good Practice portal www.epractice.eu/awards

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