Gap Analysis of eGovernment in Western Balkans (March 2006)

Report by

Prof. Dr Marjan Gusev, M.Sc. Goce Armenski
University Sts Cyril and Methodius, PMF Informatics

This study was supported by Metamorphosis – Foundation for Information Society
Skopje, April 2006.

In order to analyze the current situation of eGovernment in Western Balkan Countries (WBC) the authors used eGovernment benchmarks, analyses of National Information Society (IS) Strategies and performed a study on implementation level of eGovernment.

EU methodology developed by Capgemini to measure online sophistication of basic public online services and percentage of fully available online services was used to evaluate four WBC (Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina), comparing their progress in the area of eGovernment services with the EU countries. The authors also analyzed the respective National IS Strategies, especially those parts which cover realization of eGovernment concepts. This study analyzes the action plans level of implementation and also presents several issues given by Stability Pact eSEE initiative.

By analyzing current situation the authors identify real essential problems and provide guidelines for better implementation of eGovernment services in WBC.

From bot farms to ballot boxes: The digital assault on Balkan elections and democracy

The year 2024, marked by more than 65 elections worldwide, has been one of the greatest tests for global democracy. Beyond the sheer scale of voting, this historic year highlighted the growing challenge of anti-democratic disinformation and malign foreign influence aiming to distort electoral processes. The Western Balkans have not been an exception. While the […]

multi-list-img-1.png
Beyond the promises: The Reform Аgenda under scrutiny

Metamorphosis Foundation, in cooperation with the Prespa Institute and as part of the Citizens’ Alliance for Reform and Growth – CARGrow, contributed to the development of a methodology for monitoring the implementation of the Reform Agenda with an emphasis on the key area of ​​”Digital Transition” and prepared an overview of progress in this area. […]

multi-list-img-1.png
Shadow Report on Media Freedom in North Macedonia

Metamorphosis Foundation, together with Osservatorio Balcani Caucaso Transeuropa publishes a Shadow Report on Media Freedom in North Macedonia. This shadow report offers an updated overview of North Macedonia’s media landscape. It highlights both positive developments and persisting or emerging challenges. The report also includes a set of recommendations addressed to national authorities and EU stakeholders, […]

multi-list-img-1.png

Partners and donors

Metamorphosis Foundation is a member of the following networks