Three day long annual World Government Summit concluded in Dubai, the UAE. The summit was fourth in the series since the launch of World Government Summit in 2013 by the UAE Government.
2016 World Government Summit was attended by the 4500 participants from more than 130 countries to discuss challenges and opportunities before present & future governments worldwide.
It also provided an opportunity to showcase innovations, best practice and smart solutions to inspire creativity to tackle these future challenges.
Highlights of the 2016 World Government Summit
• It discussed key challenges faced by the humanity – climate change, financial inclusion, pension sustainability, education for all, etc.
• Talks & conferences were held on technological solutions & strategies like sustainable development goals, internet of things, virtual health, etc.
• It was attended by the 2500 government officials and heads of multilateral agencies including the Secretary General of the UN Ban Ki moon.
• During the summit, 2016 Best m-Government Service Awards presented. Karnataka’s Mobile One project the award in the One Stop App category at the international level.
• Edge of Government report was released that captures leading edge case studies of government innovation across the world.
• At the summit, it was announced that the World Government Summit would commence operations as an international organisation and work throughout the year to achieve its global goals.
• While the summit was hosted by the UAE Government, the UN, the World Bank, OECD and World Economic Forum (WEF) were among the list of strategic partners.
4th World Government Summit concluded in Dubai
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