Committee members noted that the move was necessary despite thesignificant benefits brought by the program's first phase, such asbetter access to government services and customer satisfaction. The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer will lead the implementation of a number of priority initiatives under the next wave of e-government. The committee made clear bureaus and departments will endeavor to use IT to provide customer-centric services that promote an accessible, accountable and efficient government and contribute toHong Kong's achievement as a leading digital city.
Members noted that the government made good progress on key items under the eight main action areas set out in the Digital 21 Strategy published in March, including the establishment of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer on July 1, development of the strategy for the next phase of the e-governmentprogram, and completion of public consultations on digital broadcasting.
The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer will develop further the proposals for enhancing the existing arrangement in light of members' advice and suggestions with a view to implementation in 2005.
Chaired by the Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology,the Digital 21 Strategy Advisory Committee was set up on Oct. 1 toreplace the Information Infrastructure Advisory Committee as the highest level government advisory body on IT matters. It advises the government on IT strategies, programs and measures to attain and further the goals and objectives set out in the Digital 21 Strategy, the blueprint for information and communications technology development in Hong Kong.
Quelle: Xinhuanet, 21.10.2004
