In the early 1990s, Estonia emerged from the collapse of the Soviet Union as a newly independent nation. At a time when many former Soviet republics were focused on rebuilding their economies and governance structures, Estonia recognized a unique opportunity: the potential of digital technology to drive its transformation. This small Baltic nation saw the internet not just a tool for communication but a means to reimagine governance, citizen engagement, and economic growth. This decision to embrace the internet early and fully was not just born out of necessity but was fueled by the belief tha…