Slovenia needs new strategy for digital governance - OECD

"Given that digital transformation relies on establishing a clear vision and solid governance, Slovenia could build on their social and economic digital eagerness and create a sense of urgency to leverage the current digital disruption and enhance the country’s economic development and social wellbeing," OECD said in its latest digital government review for the country.

Slovenia needs to strengthen the use of policy levers such as business cases, project management, procurement of digital projects and budget thresholds for reinforced leadership and coordination of digital government investments across the public sector, and also to continue improving the legal and regulatory framework, the OECD said.

"Defining essential digital skills and training would help the digital workforce focus on the evolving needs of job profiles and descriptions. This talent focus could also promote the Slovenian public sector as an agile and attractive employer, particularly for the youth," the organisation noted.

A focus on the user experience of accessing services is another key component to designing and delivering quality services, while acknowledging the power of data would help Slovenia further unlock public value, the OECD added.

This Digital Government Review evaluates the efforts made so far by governments in shifting towards a digital government approach by looking at institutional governance, institutional digital talent, public service delivery and the strategic use of data.