The plan encompasses strategies such as increasing human capacity in Info-communications Technology (ICT), research and development of optimising online services tailored specifically for the public and improving connectivity between ministries.
Dubbed the E-government Strategic Plan 2009-2014, it addresses the needs of the three main stakeholders, namely the citizen, industry and government.
The plan is based on five key strategic priorities, which have been developed based on the progress made through the e-government initiative so far.
The first strategic priority focuses upon the development of capabilities and capacity. Civil servants will be trained with the relevant ICT skills to successfully implement e-government projects. The private sector will also benefit from this as career opportunities will be provided to attract and retain trained quality ICT professionals. Competency accreditation programmes will also be identified and implemented to ensure that ICT-savvy employees update themselves with the necessary skills and knowledge in the relevant technical areas.
Strategic Priority Two (SP2) will focus upon enhancing e-governance through reviewing, revising and developing policies and guidelines to allow for the effective delivery of e-government projects.
Under this strategic priority, the legal framework will be updated to suit the e-government initiative.
Security and Trust in electronic government will be the focus of SP3, as the necessary infrastructure will be put in place to make sure that electronic transactions and exchange of information is kept confidential and is conducted in a secure manner.
ICT awareness programmes will be introduced to educate all parties of the "cyber risks" available and the precautions that can be taken to minimise these threats.
Strategic Priority Four aims to integrate the ministries under a common network, where government agencies will be able to work together more effectively under the e-government initiative.
ICT facilities and resources will also be standardised to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of these resources. These criteria fall under the ambition of the realisation of a "one government" network.
Lastly, Strategic Priority Five calls for a more convenient and e-governance, efficient approach to online government services for the public. Where applicable, the public will have 24-hour access to these e-services.
Educational seminars and forum will also be held to encourage the public to use these services as well as provide a platform for the government to receive feedback on their effectiveness.
It is the government's hope that "meaningful" e-services and the necessary infrastructure will him available for the nation by 2014.
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Autor(en)/Author(s): Ubaidillah Mash
Quelle/Source: Brunei Direct, 31.05.2009
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