This course will provide participants with an introductory exposure to the world of policymaking and electronics producer responsibility in the area of e-waste management, bringing together key learning materials based around the underpinning legal, financial and administrative components of well-functioning e-waste management systems.

Delivered from the perspective of a small state and targeted at Director-level and above candidates from Forum of Small States (FOSS) countries involved in digital policymaking, this training course will share policy, regulatory and economic development approaches to digital transformation for a digital ready future.

The course explains the foundational concepts and components for e-governance interaction in information society. It starts with an introduction to what information society is and how it has established the environment for e-governance development and digital transformation in the public sector. Then, the main building blocks of e-governance, their aims, initiatives, and enablers are introduced, and how they are related to external subjects and domains.

Data is crucial in policymaking, public service delivery, and development, informing decisions regarding program design, resource allocation, and the evaluation of interventions. Despite its potential, governments and policymakers risk not capturing the full value of data when there are no clearly defined processes and rules for how data is managed within and across institutions. Establishing and implementing a data governance framework can ensure transparency, accountability, and public trust. 

The digital transformation in the public sector course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how digital technologies can revolutionize public service and governance. Through a mix of theoretical insights, practical examples from global initiatives and hands-on exercises, learners will explore strategies for implementing digital changes within their organization. This course aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to lead and participate in digital transformation effectively.

This training aims to develop a critical understanding of the challenges and critical success factors that need to be considered in considering the investment to spearhead the development of digital government. At a high level, the programme comprises three main areas of knowledge sharing and skills development organised into three major themes. Theme one establishes the contours of digital transformation by navigating and dissecting the social and economic value induced by the adoption and proliferation of digital technologies.

The summer school is a university-level course of one week, which takes place in the Netherlands, between 1-5 July 2024. The summer school aims at introducing the topics of sustainable digital transformation through different sub-topics, including but not limited to digital emerging technologies, digital farming and e-waste management. The summer school will allow participants to become familiar to the jargon surrounding digital transformation and sustainability issues through lectures and interactive sessions.

The past two years have shown that digital transformation is no longer optional. It is a central tool for public service delivery, citizen engagement, and catalysing new industries and opportunities. Digital is a key enabler for development in Small Island Developing States, with a crucial role in building their resilience and economic recovery.

The overall goal of this course is to improve the skills of the learners in setting up and using formative and summative assessment tools in the ITU Academy Moodle platform.

This course aims to improve skills in designing and developing online courses, consisting of 5 modules, including practical tasks and access to multimedia resources for converting face-to-face content into online courses.