Hong Kong - Topics A-Z
Topics A-Z listing of articles and resources about egovernment activities in Hong Kong.
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e-Government - Hong Kong - Archive
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Archived articles and resources about e-Government activities in Hong Kong.
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The challenges of delivering citizen centric services in Hong Kong and Singapore
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In this study, 54 Hong Kong and 56 Singaporean civil-service IT managers were surveyed. Nearly two-thirds of the survey respondents believe there will be growth in workflow connectivity between governmental organisations and agencies (GOAs), and that this will be seen over the coming five years.
Nearly three-quarters of respondents indicated that the majority of workflow connectivity would involve information transfer across GOAs in response to serving the public.
More than 80% said they currently manage workflows that involve other GOAs.
- HK introduces online vehicle tax registration system
- By Clarice Africa. FutureGov, 28 November 2011. "The Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department launched today, the online motor vehicles first registration tax system which will enable motor vehicle traders to make online applications and access necessary information needed to become registered importers and distributors in Hong Kong..."
- HK appoints new GCIO
- By Clarice Africa. FutureGov, 22 November 2011. "On 3 January, 2012 Daniel Lai, the former Head of IT in MTR Corporation, will be the fourth Government Chief Information Officer (GCIO) of Hong Kong, following the successes of Stephen Mak, who has been standing in for the GCIO post since Jeremy Godfrey vacated the post February this year..."
- HK invites tenders for govt Wi-Fi, data services
- By Pia Rufino. FutureGov, 17 October 2011. "The Hong Kong Office of the Government Chief Information (GCIO) announced it is open for tenders for the implementation of the Next Generation Government Wi-Fi programme and provision of data services to government departments..."
- Hong Kong 2010
- iTunes, 2011. "This iPad application is produced by the Information Services Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government. It provides information on the Government's latest yearbook, "Hong Kong 2010"..."
- Hong Kong: iPad app detailing govt developments
- By Xinghui Guo. FutureGov, 17 October 2011. "The Information Services Department (ISD) in Hong Kong launched an iPad app on 14 October 2011 detailing 2010's account of government policy and activities..."
- HK youth portal launches high-definition iPad app
- By Xinghui Guo. FutureGov, 13 September 2011. "Youth.gov.hk, Hong Kong's government youth portal, which earlier this year launched a video channel and iPhone app, has enhanced their iPad application, making it high-definition...
Other developments in this version include a more colourful layout and design and better quality user interface..."
- HK rolls out eTransport services
- By Adrienne Valdez. FutureGov, 17 August 2011. "The Transport Department recently launched 'eTransport' and Driving Route Search Service smartphone apps for free one-stop, point to point public transport services..."
- HK launches new mobile mapping application
- By Clarice Africa. FutureGov, 23 June 2011. "The Lands Department of Hong Kong SAR Government launched on Wednesday a new mobile mapping application called 'GeoMobile Map Hong Kong', which allows users to view detailed maps of various points of interests and to search for community facilities while on the move..."
- Data.One
- "Data.One is a portal to facilitate the wider dissemination of Public Sector Information (PSI) for value-added re-use...
the [Hong Kong] Government launched on 31 March 2011 an 18-month pilot scheme (i.e. from 31 March 2011 to 30 September 2012) to make available via Data.One geo-referenced public facility data and real-time traffic data for free download and value-added re-use by the public.
The geo-referenced public facility data include names, addresses and co-ordinates, etc. of public facilities such as government offices, hospitals, schools, country parks as well as recreational, cultural and sports venues..."
- HK seeks public input on govt information reuse
- By Clarice Africa. FutureGov, 19 May 2011. "The office of Hong Kong's Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) recently published a tender notice inviting the public to submit sponsorship proposals for promoting value-added re-use of public sector information.
The initiative aims to promote awareness of the Public Sector Information (PSI) pilot scheme – the Data.One portal, provide training in potential value-added re-use of PSI, and encourage interested parties to develop applications or products that make use of the data available in the pilot scheme..."
- HK launches open data portal
- By Clarice Africa. FutureGov, 31 March 2011. "Hong Kong government launches its web-based open data portal, data.one.gov.hk today. The pilot open data initiative aims to encourage the wider dissemination of geo-referenced government facility data and traffic-related data across the community..."
- HK GCIO Unveils Electronic Information Management Strategy
- By Clarice Africa. FutureGov, 29 March 2011. "Hong Kong Government Chief Information Officer (GCIO), Stephen Mak, unveiled development plans for an Electronic Information Management (EIM) System which aims to help government departments manage electronic information with a view geared towards optimising cost, maximising benefit, and reducing risk..."
- Hong Kong commits to the Cloud
- by Ross O. Storey. Computerworld, 23 March 2011. "The Hong Kong government has announced a commitment to cloud computing to re-provision its central IT infrastructure and services over the next five years..."
- HK constructs Territory-Wide 3D Spatial Database
- By Clarice Africa. FutureGov, 23 March 2011. "Paul Ng, Chief Land Surveyor of the Land Information Centre, Lands Department, revealed that the Lands Department is currently constructing and maintaining a territory-wide photo-realistic 3D spatial database which would include buildings, roads and terrain with positional and height accuracy up to metre level..."
- Hong Kong starts second stage EHR engagement
- By Jianggan Li. FutureGov, 20 December 2010. "Hong Kong Government has launched the second stage of its Electronic Health Record (eHR) Engagement Initiative (EEI), with two briefing sessions held recently to invite the IT sector in the territory to submit partnership proposals for eHR partnership..."
This category last updated: 1 December 2011