Federal government revises information society strategy
The Federal Council has revised its 1998 strategy for an information society in Switzerland.
The Federal Council has published its strategy for a
Information Society Switzerland of 1998. The following remains unchanged
the goal of using information technology quickly, in a coordinated manner and for the
of all, as this will contribute to Switzerland's long-term prosperity.
the communiqué states. With the electronic
eGovernment, the Federal Council wants to use the international
Switzerland into a leading position. A
A new focus will be placed on the use of information and
communication technologies in the healthcare sector (eHealth). Here
The hope is that this will lead to cost savings. The Department of Home Affairs
was tasked with developing an eHealth strategy by the end of 2006.
commissioned.
The portal site run jointly by the Confederation, cantons and communes
www.ch.ch is to be continuously expanded under the name "The Swiss Portal".
become. The Federal Council measures the national digital business card
political significance.
Information Society Switzerland of 1998. The following remains unchanged
the goal of using information technology quickly, in a coordinated manner and for the
of all, as this will contribute to Switzerland's long-term prosperity.
the communiqué states. With the electronic
eGovernment, the Federal Council wants to use the international
Switzerland into a leading position. A
A new focus will be placed on the use of information and
communication technologies in the healthcare sector (eHealth). Here
The hope is that this will lead to cost savings. The Department of Home Affairs
was tasked with developing an eHealth strategy by the end of 2006.
commissioned.
The portal site run jointly by the Confederation, cantons and communes
www.ch.ch is to be continuously expanded under the name "The Swiss Portal".
become. The Federal Council measures the national digital business card
political significance.
