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Transforming Parliaments: Digital transformation leadership & governance
Summary
This webinar marks the launch of the IPU-ASGP Guide on Digital Transformation in Parliaments. The Guide is aimed at Secretaries General and senior parliamentary staff who are tasked with the design, implementation and monitoring of digital transformation programmes in parliaments. This event will discuss the key success factors in digital transformation and present relevant case studies.
Language(s): English, French, Spanish
This webinar is organised by the IPU Centre for Innovation in Parliament, and part of the 2023 Transforming Parliament webinar series. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]
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