"The operational costs of the website launched in 2002 are being collected through a small fee from individual pilgrims," Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI), a private think tank, said in its study of E-government in Bangladesh.
Weiterlesen: Bangladesh: Hajj website proves to be financially sustainable
THE growing use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) through the assistance of informatics can help improve the quality of government services. It can also help institutionalise management systems that reduce the scope for rent-seeking activities.
Weiterlesen: Bangladesh: Ensuring transparency and accountability
They also underscored that the Internet access should be provided even before the country get connected to the information superhighway through submarine cable.
Weiterlesen: Bangladesh: Provide Internet access to all, Experts tell int'l workshop
"It is important to recruit ICT (information and communication technology) human resources through the revenue budget to ensure the sustainability of eGovernment projects, many of which are launched under the development budget through financial assistance from donor agencies," the BEI said in a recent study of eGovernment in Bangladesh.
Weiterlesen: Bangladesh: Recruiting ICT human resources thru' revenue budget seen vital
As combating corruption is a top priority for all political parties, e-government can provide an effective tool in reducing corruption, the study said.
Weiterlesen: Bangladesh: E-government can cut graft, up investment