Held a signing ceremony for the United Kingdom and Memorandam of Cooperation (MoC) in the digital field
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On October 31, 2022, Mr. KONO Taro Minister for Digital Transformation held a meeting with Mr. Tom Reed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Government Digital Service (GDS), who is the representative of Mr. Jeremy Quin, the Secretary of State for Cabinet and Treasurer of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in Digital Agency, and held a signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Cooperation Between the Government Digital Service of the United Kingdom and the Digital Agency of Japan in the area of Digital Government (MoC). In addition, in conjunction with the signing ceremony, experts in the digital field from the UK's Government Digital Service (GDS) are visiting Japan to build a cooperative relationship based on the Memorandum of Understanding. In Digital Agency, opinions will be exchanged with officials, practical and technical knowledge will be shared, and workshops will be held.
1. Overview of the Meeting and Signing Ceremony
Minister Kono said, "I welcome your visit to Digital Agency. You are the first country in the world to advance the Government's efforts in digitalization, and we have been using your visit as a great reference in promoting the Government's digitalization and Digital Agency, including the establishment of in Japan. In particular, we have already been sharing knowledge and experience at the working level with GDS, and we would like to build a closer cooperative relationship with GDS toward providing better public service and realizing digital society." digital transformation
In response, Minister Quynh said, "The two countries are major economic powers in the world and are leading the world in the digital field. We would like to build a cooperative relationship with each other by sharing knowledge on digital transformation in the government so that we can provide better public service and enable citizens and companies to receive the maximum benefits of digital."
This was followed by a signing ceremony for the MoC between Digital Agency and GDS.
2. Outline of the Memorandum
Purpose
Digital Agency, Japan and the Cabinet Office and Government Digital Services of the United Kingdom will establish a cooperative relationship in the digital field.
Scope of cooperation
We will cooperate in the following areas.
- USER-CENTERED DESIGN AND design system
- Digital procurement Reform
- Digital Skills and Abilities
- Digital Governance, Standardization and Assured Execution
- Universal digital government services such as online payments and messaging platforms
- Technology & Government Cloud
Cooperation period
This MoC begins on the date of signature and cooperation under this MoC will continue for a period of three (3) years from the date of signature (renewable by mutual written consent).
Date of Signature of the Memorandum and Signer
Signed on: October 31, 2022
Location: Digital Agency
Signed by: KONO Taro Minister for Digital Transformation (Japan)
Jeremy Quin, Secretary to the Government of the United Kingdom for Cabinet and Accounts, and Tom Reed, Secretary to the Government of the United Kingdom for Digital Services (