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Lunch Break Side Event - Enhancing Government Digital Transformation, Sponsored by Amazon Web Services

​​​Enhancing Government Digital Transformation

ITU-AWS Lunchtime Seminar at the Regional Development Forum, Bangkok

September 14, 2023, 12:30-13:30


Objectives of the seminar

To increase awareness among policymakers and regulators in Asia-Pacific of the benefits of cloud enabled digital transformation for government efficiency and effective service delivery; to share practical experience of transitioning to cloud; and to highlight the importance of cloud-enabling policies and regulations.  

In support of higher-level RDF objectives:            

  • ASP2 Harnessing ICT to support the digital economy and inclusive digital societies
  • ASP4 Enabling policy and regulatory environments to accelerate digital transformation

Agenda


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​Agenda
​12:15-12:30
Moderator: Ms. Monique Viengkhou, Head of Strategy, Operations and Enablement, Amazon Web Services
​12:30-12:35
Welcoming Remarks. Ms. Monique Viengkhou.
​12:35-12:500 
Government digital transformation in practice: implementation experience; benefits for government service delivery. The Hon. Mr. Victor Dominello, Minister for Customer Services, Government of New South Wales, Australia, 2019-2023
​12:50-13:00
Digital transformation creating learning opportunities in Southeast Asia.  Ms. Talitha Amalia, Director of Operations, Solve Education! (Presentation​)
​13:00-13:10

Impact of cloud adoption and enabling policies in Asia-Pacific. Ms. Natasha Beschorner, Senior Manager, Public Sector Public Policy, Amazon Web Services. (Presentation​)
​13:10-13:25

Panel discussion with moderator; questions from the audience.
​13:25-13:30
Wrap-up