The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) in Taiwan has successfully launched two civic technology projects aimed at advancing public services through digital tools. The “Taiwan Civic-tech Experimental Field” initiative encourages collaboration between local governments and citizens, with increased grant funding this year. Projects like the “Online Registration and Inquiry System for Joint Assessment of Child Development” in Taoyuan City aim to improve information transparency and reduce duplicate appointments for child development assessments.
In Taitung County, the “Carbon Emission Calculation Tool for Low-Carbon Meals” developed by the “Low-Carbon Slow Food Lunch Box” team promotes the local slow food concept and allows restaurants and consumers to easily understand the carbon emissions of their meals through a digital calculator. Professor Liao Hsiu-li from Chung Yuan Christian University led the team and highlighted the practical experience and cooperation between academia and government fostered by the project.
MODA employed experienced civic technologists as team leaders to guide participants in project development and collaborated with international civic technology communities to promote the initiative and recruit participants interested in Taiwan’s public-private collaboration model. MODA also adheres to the public code policy, making development results available on the Public Code Platform for use by industries, communities, and government agencies.
Through these initiatives, Taiwan is showcasing a democratic value that seamlessly integrates technological innovation with active civic participation. The ongoing collaboration between local governments, civic groups, and technology experts is driving progress in public services and promoting Taiwan’s technological development and democratic values.
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