Valentyna Tsap

Bio: Valentyna Tsap is an academic researcher from Tallinn University of Technology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Local government & Public sector. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 15 publications receiving 74 citations.

Key Success Factors in Introducing National e-Identification Systems

Abstract: The following article seeks to investigate what the main success factors are when implementing national e-identification systems as a part of e-governance strategies. The article reviews the case of Ukraine that currently is in the beginning of e-identification management system deployment. In frames of the paper, positive experience of foreign countries in electronic identity management is examined aiming to outline lessons that can be learned by Ukraine. The article aims to identify main issues and problems that inhibit the development of successful e-identification system in Ukraine assuming citizens’ awareness as one of the key success factors. Positioning it as a crucial factor is underpinned by means of conducting a survey among Ukrainian citizens. Based on conducted interviews with officials, a local government e-identity solution is discussed as a project that can be potentially applicable on a national level. Personal vision of authors on improving and raising citizens’ awareness on e-government and e-identification is presented as a recommendation for stakeholders’ consideration, being at the same time a hypothesis for future studies.

The e-LocGov Model for Introducing e-Governance into Local Governments: An Estonian Case Study

Abstract: We report on the results of an ongoing, long-term, large-scale, cross-organizational, and canonical action research project that we started in Estonia in 2003 to develop a reusable model (e-LocGov model) for the systematic introduction of e-governance into local governments. The project was conducted in cooperation with 126 local governments, which constitute more than half of Estonia’s local governments. Given the complexity of the task, the endeavors in this project are necessarily highly interdisciplinary and cover the legal, the managerial, and the technological spheres. Consequentially, the e-LocGov model consists of major building blocks, each of which meets with a major challenge in the introduction of e-Governance: (i) state readiness, (ii) local government readiness, (iii) transition/implementation, and (iv) analysis and assessment. We provide a comprehensive explanation of the e-LocGov model and its building blocks. Also, we report on the research methodology and the theoretical background of this project.

Increasing citizen participation in e-participatory budgeting processes

Abstract: In this paper, we explore ways of creating and strengthening e-democracy on the local government level by means of e-participatory budgeting projects. Having analyzed the existing realm of work on ...

Key Factors in Coping with Large-Scale Security Vulnerabilities in the eID Field

Abstract: In 2017, the encryption vulnerability of a widespread chip led to major, nation-wide eID card incidents in several EU countries. In this paper, we investigate the Estonian case. We start with an analysis of the Estonian eID field in terms of stakeholders and their responsibilities. Then, we describe the incident management from the inside perspective of the crisis management team, covering the whole incident timeline (including issues in response, continuity and recovery). From this, we are able to derive key factors in coping with large-scale security vulnerabilities in the eID field (public-private partnership, technical factors, crisis management, documentation), which encourages further research and systematization.

Exploring e-Services Development in Local Government Authorities by Means of Electronic Document Management Systems

Abstract: Estonia is a well-known example of a tech-savvy nation, especially when it comes to e-governance. Here, the government provides its citizens with public services online. Within a decade, the level of pervasiveness and technology acceptance reached a point where interaction between government and citizens is perceived to be a given. An integral part of the e-state is the digitalization of the public sector and, in particular, its basic routines that involve processing of documentation with an enormous amount of data. In this paper, we examine aspects, activities and outcomes of the development of e-services in local governments based on the use of electronic document and records management systems and their further co-existence. We provide an example of one of the Estonian local governments where the implemented conceptual interoperable framework has been validated. Moreover, we elaborate on interoperability solutions.

Interview ラン・ラン

Abstract: Brian Thompson is a Senior Nutrition Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). FAO is an intergovernmental organization, it has 191 Member Nations, two associate members and one member organization, the European Union. As a knowledge organization, FAO creates and shares critical information about food, agriculture and natural resources in the form of global public goods. FAO plays a connector role, through identifying and working with different partners with established expertise, and facilitating a dialogue between those who have the knowledge and those who need it. By turning knowledge into action, FAO links the field to national, regional and global initiatives in a mutually reinforcing cycle. Its mandate is to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living. What is the size of the malnutrition problem and what regions are most affected? There are persistently high levels of undernutrition. Nearly 870 million people in the world go to bed hungry (1 in 8 people) according to the recently released report of The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2012 (SOFI) and 2 billion have some form of micronutrient malnutrition – this constitutes a crime against humanity and is a responsibility for all of us. Prevalence of undernourishment in developing countries has declined over the past two decades, from 23 to 15 percent. In terms of total numbers in 1990– 92, around 980 million individuals were estimated to be undernourished. The number dropped to 901 million in 1999– 2001, to 885 million in 2006–06 and to 852 million in 2007–09. The financial crisis, economic downturn, persistent food price volatility, drought and other repercussions of climate change since 2006–08 may have prevented any further significant improvements in the number of people who are undernourished in developing countries since then. Africa has by far the highest prevalence, at around 23 percent in 2010–12 but though it is down from what it was in 1990–92 (27 percent) the numbers have risen from 175 million to 239 million with nearly 20 million added in the past four years. In subSaharan Africa, the modest progress achieved in recent years up to 2007 was reversed, with hunger rising 2 percent per year since then. In Asia, both prevalence and numbers dropped over the same period from 24 percent (739 million) to 14 percent (563 million). Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) boasts the lowest rate of undernourishment (8 percent) among developing country regions but the rate of progress has slowed recently. Countries considered as leastdeveloped countries and lowincome economies have the highest prevalence rates of all around 30 percent but down from the 40 percent levels of twenty years ago.

Participatory budgeting: the modern form of political engagement

Abstract: A política contemporânea é afetada pelo descontentamento. Os estudos revelam que a satisfação com a democracia na Europa varia significativamente conforme o tempo e as regiões. As Inovações Democráticas são tidas como possível cura para o mal-estar democrático. Uma das formas de Inovação Democrática é o Orçamento Participativo (OP). Os esforços do OP em envolver os cidadãos nos investimentos públicos, não obstante as várias objeçõe s , têm sido um dos canais mais bem sucedidos de contribuição das últimas décadas. O presente artigo explora a forma como o OP em particular torna a participação socialmente menos onerosa, ultrapassando assim os constrangimentos implícitos nas formas tradicionais de participação política na Europa.

The e-LocGov Model for Introducing e-Governance into Local Governments: An Estonian Case Study

Abstract: We report on the results of an ongoing, long-term, large-scale, cross-organizational, and canonical action research project that we started in Estonia in 2003 to develop a reusable model (e-LocGov model) for the systematic introduction of e-governance into local governments. The project was conducted in cooperation with 126 local governments, which constitute more than half of Estonia’s local governments. Given the complexity of the task, the endeavors in this project are necessarily highly interdisciplinary and cover the legal, the managerial, and the technological spheres. Consequentially, the e-LocGov model consists of major building blocks, each of which meets with a major challenge in the introduction of e-Governance: (i) state readiness, (ii) local government readiness, (iii) transition/implementation, and (iv) analysis and assessment. We provide a comprehensive explanation of the e-LocGov model and its building blocks. Also, we report on the research methodology and the theoretical background of this project.

Increasing citizen participation in e-participatory budgeting processes

Abstract: In this paper, we explore ways of creating and strengthening e-democracy on the local government level by means of e-participatory budgeting projects. Having analyzed the existing realm of work on ...