The technological revolution is changing our world. Industries adopt new technologies that bring market disruptions, and societal and economic advances.
... See More + While technologies inundate the world with huge amount of data, it seems that the world has envisioned and shared an understanding on future pathways, referred to as the new industrial wave of “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” (Industry 4.0). Governments must customize their digital strategies to fit their unique environment and needs.report is intended to help the Government of Vietnam assess their digital environments and frame their own strategies. The report contains two themes of Digital Government Readiness Assessment (DGRA) and Open Data Readiness Assessment (ODRA),Digital Government Readiness Assessment, the first part of the report evaluates Vietnam’s current potential for digital government (d-Government) development.The DGRA chapter focuses on d-Government, since the public sector delivers to citizens information and services. According to the biennial United Nations E-Government Development Index (EGDI), governments providing services via digital platforms (such as: Australia, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom) have leveraged the economic advantages of d-Government.One of the advantages is the lower price of digital transactions—50 times cheaper than face-to-face transactions.While Vietnam has progressed in digital development during the past two years, the gain in the rankings between 2016 and 2018 signifies that countries are gaining in delivery of d-Government services. The DGRA measures the citizen’s demand for d-Government services, and integration and infrastructure policies to delve deeper into the opportunities and challenges the country faces in its digital development journey. The assessment includes a step-by-step analysis of specific components of d-Government and presents an action plan to identify and address areas needing improvement.Open Data Readiness Assessment, the second part of the report focuses on Vietnam’s open data policy. Open data is a policy under which certain government-held data are made publicly available, with very few restrictions on access, in formats that people and software can easily read and use for any purpose. The ODRA is an action-oriented assessment, based on a combination of desk research and stakeholder consultations, designed to assist governments to identify actions needed for an open data regime. The recommendations and actions proposed are based on global best practices and incorporate the experiences and needs of the Government of Vietnam.
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Innovative start-ups and SMEs in developing and transition countries often have good ideas, but may not have these ideas fine-tuned to the stage where they can attract outside funding.
... See More + This is the case in the Western Balkans, where there is a perceived lack of investment readiness of innovative start-ups to be in a position where they can compete for, and take on, outside equity.Investment Readiness Programs are a relatively new intervention that are intended to provide a comprehensive approach to overcoming the constraints to firms receiving outside investment through a mix of individualized training, mentoring and coaching, at an intensity that is sufficient to make firms more investment-ready, while maintaining a cost that is low enough to be scalable to large numbers of firms. These programs have now been used in the U.S. by the National Science Foundation, and by several government agencies in Europe (e.g. The UK Government’s Small Business Service and Enterprise Ireland), along with pilot programs in Romania and Malaysia. However, to date there is no causal evidence as to their effectiveness.
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The transition to cloud computing broadly means shifting programs and data from personal or office hardware to shared hardware that many individuals and organizations access over the Internet.
... See More + That migration is happening fast. By 2019, according to the information technology company Cisco, 83 percent of all global data center traffic will come from cloud services. And the profitability of the cloud services unit of Amazon, the leader in the worldwide cloud computing market, has been growing strongly. Relative to conventional computing, the cloud can offer more efficiency, scalability, and flexible real-time service to employees, customers, and citizens. Cloud computing, a fast-growing business, appeals to governments that want to provide more accessible, secure, and cost-effective public services. However, putting government data in the cloud—that is, on remote, Internet-connected devices owned by another, typically private, organization—poses the question of readiness to handle issues that are inherent in the technology, including security, dependability, and the scope of control that might be exercised by the owner of the cloud hardware and the Internet service provider. The World Bank’s Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) unit in collaboration with Accenture Consulting, recently developed a toolkit that can assess government readiness for cloud migration. It is conducting pilot studies to improve and refine the ability of the toolkit to provide recommendations to interested national policy makers and digital leaders.
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According to the National Institution of Standards and Technology, cloud computing is a model for enabling ever present, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (i.e., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service. provider interaction (U.S.
... See More + Department of Commerce, 2011). In other words, cloud computing can also be referred to as on-demand computing. It is a way for users to get continual access to shared computing resources, such as servers, storage, and sometimes services, as needed. This document provides detailed instruction on how to complete the country assessment and application and infrastructure assessment. The purpose of the assessments is to help countries determine how ready they are to move to a cloud platform, both at a country level and at an application level. By completing the Government Cloud Readiness Toolkit, government agencies will gain an understanding of their current information technology (IT) landscape and the feasibility to migrate to a cloud platform. This toolkit is meant to be a conversation starter and provide a country a high level overview of where they are and some recommendations around migrating to a cloud platform.
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According to the National Institution of Standards and Technology, cloud computing is a model for enabling ever present, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (i.e., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service. provider interaction (U.S.
... See More + Department of Commerce, 2011). In other words, cloud computing can also be referred to as on-demand computing. It is a way for users to get continual access to shared computing resources, such as servers, storage, and sometimes services, as needed. More and more governments are looking to move to a cloud platform. Cloud computing has the ability to level the technological playing field and enable countries with limited infrastructure and digitization to leap frog countries that have a traditional, and less flexible infrastructure and a large number of large, legacy applications.The World Bank Cloud Readiness Toolkit was used as the input for this report. The toolkit is comprised of two assessments, a country assessment and an application and infrastructure assessment. Each assessment is comprised of a series of questions. The toolkit is designed to provide a baseline for a country. This baseline shows how ready a government is to implement a cloud platform, and provides tailored recommendations based on the gaps identified from completing the assessments. All questions are geared towards the government and the public sector. This report contains a high level overview of cloud.
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According to the National Institution of Standards and Technology, cloud computing is a model for enabling ever present, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (i.e., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction (U.S.
... See More + Department of Commerce, 2011). In other words, cloud computing can also be referred to as on-demand computing. It is a way for users to get continual access to shared computing resources, such as servers, storage, and sometimes services, as needed. Many countries that are interested in implementing a cloud platform are either uncertain where to start or are focused on building a national data center, or equivalent; however, a government may not be ready to leverage the cloud, even if they have one available. In order to assist governments with this gap, the World Bank Cloud Readiness Assessment Toolkit provides a series of questions that determines where a country is in terms of overall readiness, what deployment model they may wish to pursue based on their current regulatory environment, and recommendations on how they can better position their government to take advantage of cloud computing. The toolkit is comprised of five documents, two of which are the assessments that are the foundation of the recommendations. This Word document provides a high level overview of the basics of cloud computing and key considerations for a government when considering migrating to the cloud. It provides a high level overview of the various toolkit components along with guidelines on who might be the best choice to complete the various sections. This Word document also provides detailed instructions on completing the Country Assessment and the Application and Infrastructure Assessment.
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According to the National Institution of Standards and Technology, cloud computing is a model for enabling ever present, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (i.e., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction (U.S.
... See More + Department of Commerce, 2011). In other words, cloud computing can also be referred to as on-demand computing. It is a way for users to get continual access to shared computing resources, such as servers, storage, and sometimes services, as needed. Cloud computing is still a relatively new concept and one that is rapidly evolving to meet ever changing technological demands and needs. Vendor selection can be one of the most challenging parts of migrating to the cloud. The number of vendors and their various attributes can be overwhelming. In addition, vendors frequently do not provide the same metrics and attributes making comparisons even more challenging. The vendor comparison compares two of the largest public cloud vendors in terms of size, global reach, and variety of offerings. This document provides a high level overview of cloud computing as well a comparison of two large public cloud vendors.
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The term digital entrepreneurship most commonly refers to the process of creating a new - or novel - Internet enabled and delivered business, product, or service.
... See More + In the developed world, the emergence of utility-based cloud computing is shifting focus from technical barriers to the business environment challenges facing digital entrepreneurs. Digital entrepreneurship may level the playing field in certain sectors, creating opportunities to work from remote areas, at different hours, from the home, or on the go. It can play an important role in promoting gender equality and social and economic inclusion, stimulate local development, and contribute to sustainable development, especially when new technologies are combined with the availability of open and public data. The main barriers to digital entrepreneurship appear to include: skills, infrastructure, and various aspects of the business environment. It is also important to create a dynamic and competitive digital business environment and address concerns around digital entrepreneurship conditions in order to enable the creation of online services and applications.
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The Internal Audit Vice Presidency (IADVP) is an independent and objective assurance and advisory function designed to add value to the World Bank Group (WBG) by improving the operations of the WBG organizations.
... See More + It assists WBG in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organizations risk management, control, and governance processes. The purpose of this report is to provide a high level overview of IAD activities in the quarter to senior management and the audit committee.
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In line with the document entitled 'review of operational policy waivers', approved by the Board on August 4, 2011, management is distributing this report at the same time as the documentation for the Steering Committee meeting of September 10, 2012.
... See More + Information on operational policy waivers granted during the month of June 2012 for projects under implementation and for trust-funded and other operations not approved by the Board and extensions of implementation completion reports beyond six months of the original due date is summarized in the attached table. In addition, management would like to report that, during the month of July 2012: (a) there were no operational policy waivers granted for projects under implementation and for trust-funded and other operations not approved by the Board; and (b) there were no extensions of implementation completion reports beyond six months of the original due date.
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This IFC SmartBook is a compilation of sixteen IFC SmartLessons that presents practical lessons learned by staff from across the IFC and the World Bank on approaches for engaging in agriculture that have led to success.
... See More + Agribusiness is a crucial economic sector, for food security of course, for managing water stress and ecosystem services, but also as a source of employment in emerging markets. The report includes the following lessons. Sowing the seeds of sustainability : a case project with Unifrutti, IFC, and smallholder banana farmers in the Philippines, by Natalie Macawaris, Colin Taylor, and Carla Zamora-Galinato. Harvesting the fruits of your hard work, frustration, and patience : implementing an agribusiness project in Kandahar, Afghanistan, by Hazem Hanbal and Selcuk Tanatar. Taking Haitian agriculture to the cloud : implementing google apps for government at the ministry of agriculture, by Diego Arias and Nicolas Weber. Fish farmers meet new technology: raising the aquaculture productivity of small farmers in Assam, by Grahame Dixie and Manivannan Pathy. Grain by grain : from Punjab to global - lessons from the breadbasket of India, by Jay Lurie and Neeraj Gupta. From crisis response to sustainable strategy : addressing food security in Nepal, by Gayatri Acharya and Mirella Hernani. Adapting to climate change in Bangladesh : stress-tolerant seeds for stress-prone regions, by Anika Ali and Mrinal Sircar. Assessing the carbon benefits of improved land management technologies, by Ademola Braimoh. The fun and the defiance of innovation : going redd in the forests of Mexico, by Graciela Reyes Retana, María Carolina Hoyos, and Laurent Debroux. More than just hot air : carbon market access and climate-smart agriculture for smallholder farmers, by Johannes Woelcke. Go lite ! Increasing scale and impact by combining diagnostics and training lessons from the Ukraine food safey project, by sarah ockman. Keeping it fresh! : how new packaging and distribution improved the fruit and vegetable supply chain in Ukraine, by fedir rybalko and ebbe johnson. To WII or not to WII? : practical lessons from implementing weather index insurance for agriculture, by the Agricultural Risk Management Team of the Agriculture and Rural Development Department of the World Bank. Supporting smallholders while promoting farmer-controlled cooperatives in china, by Achim Fock and Jun Zhao. Connecting fruit suppliers and processors : a comprehensive approach in Ukraine, by Oksana Varodi. It's all about teamwork : unlocking opportunities for agribusiness in Ukraine, by Alberto Criscuolo and Shaela Rahman.
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Working Paper 72690 MAR 01, 2012
Acharya,Gayatri; Ali,Anika; Arias Carballo,Diego; Braimoh,Ademola; Criscuolo,Alberto; Debroux,Laurent; Dixie,Grahame; Fock,Achim; Gupta,Neeraj; Hanbal,Hazem Ibrahim; Hernani,Mirella; Hoyos, María Carolina; Johnson,Ebbe Carl Vigen; Lurie,Jay Brandon; Macawaris,Natalie D.; Cruikshank Ockman,Sarah Jane; Pathy,Manivannan; Rahman,Shaela; Reyes Retana De La Torre,Graciela; Rybalko,Fedir Mykolayovych; Sircar,Mrinal Kanti; Tanatar,Selcuk; Taylor,Colin; Varodi,Oksana; Weber,Nicolas Carlos Marius; Woelcke,Johannes; Zamora-Galinato,Carla Mae; Zhao,JunDisclosed
The Internal Audit Vice Presidency (IAD) is an independent and objective assurance and advisory function designed to add value to the World Bank Group (WBG) by improving the operations of the WBG organizations.
... See More + It assists WBG in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's risk management, control and governance processes. The purpose of this report is to provide a high level overview of IAD activities since the last quarter to senior management and the audit committee.
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