The recognition is for countries that have sought to revamp eGovernment portals and IT projects and link government entities in a manner that enhances their online presence as a unified entity.
Citizens can avail this program and earn a Microsoft-accredited certificate. Over the successful implementation in the previous period, the program has helped train more than 13,000 citizens on computer skills for free.
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Plans are underway to develop a mobile application for the national complaints and suggestion system Tawasul, which is currently available online at www.bahrain.bh.
Although no date has been announced for the launch of the new "app", it will allow the public to provide feedback on their experience with 23 ministries and departments.
The 54pc jump in the number of submissions to the National Suggestions and Complaints System “also known as Tawasul“ has been attributed to an increasing awareness among the public about "the benefits of using technology rather than traditional means of interacting with various government entities" by the e-Government Authority, which runs the service in co-ordination with the Bahrain Centre for Excellence and other government departments.