Estonia built one of the world’s most advanced digital societies. During COVID-19, that became a lifeline.

Jul 1, 2020

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Estonia's digital infrastructure came to the rescue during the coronavirus pandemic. Image: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Jana Silaškova

e-Governance Project Manager , Estonian Association of Information Technology And Telecommunications (ITL)

Masao Takahashi

Head, New Investors, Private Sector Partnerships & Innovation, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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Estonia built one of the world’s most advanced digital societies. During COVID-19, that became a lifeline.

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