Ordinary & Extraordinary
The New Zealand Government Ministry of Economic Development published the Digital Strategy 2.0, during August 2008. The objective of the strategy is to make New Zealand a leader in the digital world. The Digital Strategy 2.0 Introduction states:
“In 2008, the digital world is both ordinary – it affects all aspects of our lives – and extraordinary – it offers revolutionary possibilities in all areas.
The 2005 Digital Strategy talked about connecting to each other and the information we need for our everyday lives. Connection is still important, but this Strategy looks beyond it, to the creativity and opportunities for collaboration unleashed by the interactive, participatory digital world.
People are the bedrock of Digital Strategy 2.0. New technologies foster innovation, but it is people – entrepreneurs, researchers, creatives and people working to make a difference in communities – who are the real source of creativity. No sphere of activity is untouched by the digital revolution – businesses, researchers, Mäori, communities, artists, educators, health workers and many others all engage with the digital world as they carry out their day to day activities. Digital Strategy 2.0 lays down a challenge for all stakeholders to work together, to make New Zealanders leaders in the digital world and create a prosperous, sustainable and vibrant society. Collaboration will be critical to achieving this vision.”
Hon Fran Wilde, Chair, Digital Development Council quotes in the Forward to the Strategy document:
“The OECD Secretary-General recently noted that policies affecting the internet can no longer be seen as narrow sectoral policies about telecommunications – they are now mainstream economic policies. Digital Strategy 2.0 gives us an opportunity to make digital technologies a central part not just of mainstream economic endeavours, but also of our cultural and community life.”
The Digital Strategy 2.0 refers to public sector information on page 46 where it outlines the ongoing action as:
“Review the policy framework for government held information to make sure that the principles and implementation of the framework support increasing opportunities for individuals, communities, businesses and government itself to use and reuse reliable public sector information to support New Zealand’s economic transformation agenda in the 21st century.”
The responsible body for delivering this current action is the – State Services Commission
A further action is stated as:
“Progress indicator for review of policy framework for government-held information: By 2010, decisions on licensing government-held information for reuse will be made.”
Title: Digital Strategy 2.0 ISBN 978-0-478-31645-2 (Print) ISBN 978-0-478-31646-9 (HTML) ISBN 978-0-478-31647-6 (PDF) Pages: 56Dated August 2008
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