Digital & Tech Evangelisation for GovTech

Training programme and adoption of best practices and strategies in digitization, new technologies, GovTech, and cybersecurity that seeks to highlight the experiences and standards of the United Kingdom. Co-organized by PIT Policy Lab and the British Embassy in Mexico and aimed at municipal governments.

About the program

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Seminars

Aimed at 30 municipal governments, it seeks to serve as a benchmark for government modernization in terms of technology and data standards, focusing on the social and economic impact of investing in technology adoption and a data-driven economy for sustainable development and governance.

Roundtable

The event brought together local and regional experts and policy makers to promote a multi-sector dialogue on GovTech opportunities and the UK's technology and data expertise.

UK work visit

Visit to the United Kingdom for key allies to learn first-hand about the opportunities and uses of technology and data standards.

Digital Transformation Guide

This publication guides municipal governments on the design of digital transformation projects.

Impact on SDGs

Press release (ESP)

Digital Transformation: Data and Emerging Technologies - An Introduction for Municipal Governments

This Guide addresses the key elements to consider when investing in technology and data. It provides insights into best practices and strategies for effective digital transformation in municipal governments.

Available in Spanish here.

Digital Repository

One of the objectives of the program is to bring tools and resources to municipal governments in Mexico for the design, implementation and creation of projects and initiatives in areas such as GovTech, Digital Transformation, Data Use, among others.

Day 1

Initial concepts of digitization / Alberto Rodríguez (New America)
Data as a key tool for municipal development / Andrea Barenque (Datamorfosis) and Heidi Uchiyama (Public Digital)

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Day 2

Introduction and strategic management of new technologies. Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain / Salma Jalife (Centro México Digital).
Regulation and governance for new technologies and Responsible Use of Technology / Carina Prunkl (University of Oxford).

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Day 3

Introduction to Cybersecurity / Carlos Hernández (International cybersecurity consultant).
Introduction to GovTech / Enrique Zapata (GovTech expert).
Education, skills and learning / Lucía Tróchez (PIT Policy Lab).

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Date: March 13 to 15, 2023

Recordings (in Spanish)

Presentations (in Spanish)