Gov.gr Wallet received the first prize from the World Association of Innovation and Technology Services WITSA. For another year, the Ministry of Digital Governance is distinguished by the creation of good international practices.

In the context of the annual Conference of the World Association of Innovation and Technology Services WITSA, the General Secretariat of Information Systems and Digital Governance (GIPSPD) received the first prize for Gov.gr Wallet in the category “Digital Transformation of the Year” (Digital Transformation of the Year). in the public sector.

The World Conference on Innovation and Technology of WITSA was held for the year 2024 in Armenia, while the Secretary General of Information Systems and Digital Governance Demosthenes Anagnostopoulos received the award.

The Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou pointed out that “the successive distinctions of the General Secretariat of Information Systems and Digital Governance of the Ministry of Digital Governance highlight the important work that we methodically carry out as a team to improve the everyday life of citizens and businesses with digital means. Especially this year, Gov.gr Wallet is awarded, a digital tool that we continuously strengthen with capabilities and documents in order to reduce bureaucracy and make it easier for citizens. It fills us with satisfaction that this work is recognized internationally. At the same time, it gives us an impetus to continue the implementation of our design more intensively. Already in addition to important public documents, our digital wallet is the means to enter the stadiums safely, to complete procedures without paperwork. It will be further strengthened by contributing to the goal of a digital, efficient state.”

The Secretary General of Information Systems and Digital Governance, Demosthenes Anagnostopoulos stated that “the second consecutive award of the Ministry of Digital Governance and the General Secretariat of Information Systems and Digital Governance with the first prize in the category ‘Digital Transformation of the Year for the Public Sector’ at the WITSA Awards confirms our progress in the implementation of innovative solutions that transform the operation of the state and service to citizens. The connection of the actions is obvious, as Gov.gr Wallet, which won first place this year, draws all the necessary data from the Interoperability Center, which was awarded last year. This highlights the importance of innovative infrastructures for the development of the digital services of the YPsiD. It also highlights the continuous and intense effort of the YPSID and all its agencies to innovate and create good international practices. The Gov.gr Wallet is in line with the preparation of the wider European EU Wallet, which will ensure interoperability between the member states.”

Women In Tech Award

The Ministry of Digital Governance announced the awarding of the managing director of Social Security Electronic Governance (IDIKA SA), Nikis Tsouma, by the World Association of Innovation and Technology Services WITSA in the “Women In Tech Award” category. Niki Tsouma has a long-term experience of 30 years in the field of IT in the public sector. During her tenure she has been involved in major IT projects. For the last five years, she has been managing director at IDIKA SA, contributing to the digital transformation of the Health, Social Security and Welfare sectors. During its tenure, IDIKA SA has successively received top honors from the WITSA organization.

“I want to congratulate the managing director of IDIKA SA, Niki Tsouma for her award. The distinction of executives with experience, passion and hard work is always a happy event” said the Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou and added: “In her person, the entire staff of IDIKA SA is also awarded for the serious work they implement in the digital transformation of Health and social security. The international recognition of those executives who actually contribute to the next digital day of Greece, highlights our right course in the country’s digital leap”.

For her part, the managing director of IDIKA SA, Niki Tsouma, emphasized that “it is a great honor to receive this award from the WITSA organization, an institution that, by common consent, has highlighted the value and innovation in IT internationally. This recognition is a personal achievement and a reward for hard work and dedication to the goal, which is to serve citizens through the digital reform of the public sector. I believe in teamwork and team cooperation, and this award is yet another confirmation of the dedication and teamwork of all our executives at IDIKA SA. This particular distinction is a continuation of the repeated recognition of the work of IDIKA SA by WITSA in previous years, specifically in 2019, 2022 and 2023, and each award reinforces our commitment to continuous growth and excellence. The award, which I am very happy to receive, is another confirmation that we are continuing in the right direction, implementing innovative and functional solutions that accelerate the digital transformation in our country for the benefit of the citizens. I sincerely thank WITSA for this recognition, which inspires us to continue our work.”