About the Document
This is a 2021 publication page from the Publications Office of the EU, presenting the Proposal for a European Interoperability Framework for Smart Cities and Communities (EIF4SCC). The corporate authors listed are the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (European Commission), the Directorate-General for Digital Services (European Commission), KU Leuven and Deloitte. It was released on the EU publications website on 2021-07-21 (DOI 10.2799/816559).
Key Findings
- Interoperability is described as a prerequisite for electronic communication and information exchange, and as much broader than a technical matter.
- The document states that interoperability is a necessary condition for achieving and further developing Smart Cities and Communities in Europe.
- According to the text, a lack of interoperability leads to fragmented service delivery at local level and poor communication among platforms, technologies and stakeholders, resulting in suboptimal services to the public.
Governance Context
The framework is placed within the multi-level governance context of the EU, where local, regional, national, European and global levels of public administration all play a key role in achieving interoperability.
Project Aim
The project aims to expand the current eGovernment European Interoperability Framework to other scales and actors through Smart Cities and Communities.
Why It Matters for Smart City Interoperability
The publication addresses the interoperability challenges faced by smart cities and communities, framing them as a shared task across all levels of public administration.