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Global digital governance and technology trends

Overview

Developments in digital governance and technology show a global trend toward electronic systems and digital transformation. In Brazil, research indicates that at least 34 countries have implemented electronic voting systems, including digital ballot boxes and remote internet voting. Portugal has expanded its Gov.pt application, allowing businesses to integrate automobile insurance into a digital wallet to centralize official documents.

In Venezuela, the e-commerce sector experienced an 84% growth through September 2026, leading officials to emphasize the need for updated laws and digital governance to support the expanding economy. Meanwhile, in the Dominican Republic, authorities have highlighted the necessity of cybersecurity to support digital transformation, noting that a “Digital Republic cannot prosper if we do not generate trust in public services.”

Entities

OGTIC · Tribunal Regional Eleitoral de São Paulo · CAVECOM-E · gov.pt · Richard Ujueta

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Digital growth and governance trends in Venezuela and Dominican Republic

    E-commerce in Venezuela grew 84% through September 2026, while Dominican officials emphasize cybersecurity and public trust as essential pillars for digital government transformation.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources
    Global trends in digital voting and government services

    Digitalization efforts continue globally, with 34 countries using electronic voting systems and Portugal adding automobile insurance to its Gov.pt business digital wallet.

Sources

cmjornal.xl.pt · espacomulherdf.com.br · fastcompanybrasil.com · jairsampaio.com · magazine-hd.com · noticiasdefamalicao.pt · observador.pt · primicia.com.ve · rr.pt · sapo.pt · teleradioamerica.com