Understanding e-Estonia’s success story—an interview with Anett Numa

(In English/inglise keeles)

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As described by Anett Numa from Accelerate Estonia, the nation’s success as a technological innovator was in part shaped by the lobbying of Estonians in the 1960s, during the Soviet occupation.

But once independence was regained, what was involved in creating the e-Estonia that is so famous today? And does it have any impact on the rest of the world?

In this episode, hear about:

💻the necessity of making mistakes when applying systemic changes and improving people’s lives

💻how almost anyone can become a digital resident of Estonia

💻the e-Estonia exhibition and events happening in Canada this september

💻and much more!

Content mentioned in this episode includes:

-Follow Anett on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anettnuma/

-Accelerate Estonia’s website: https://accelerateestonia.ee/ 

-the official e-Estonia website: https://e-estonia.com/ 

-Bolt, Estonia’s ride sharing app: https://bolt.eu/ 

-an explanation of MedTech: https://www.talkinghealthtech.com/glossary/medtech 

-an article about how Estonia supported the development of digital governance in Ukraine (written by Eesti Elu’s Natalie Jenkins): https://eestielu.ca/how-e-estonian-governance-is-inspiring-ukrainian-digital-governance/ 

-Sign up to VEMU Estonian Museum Canada’s newsletter for updates on the exhibition from Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom that will be opening at Tartu College in Toronto, Canada: https://vemu.ca/