The feasibility study was requested by the government and is a first step in the country's implementation of its recently developed National ICT Policy. The policy is designed to improve efficiency and transparency of government operations, and to introduce modern information technology solutions to a broad spectrum of government affairs.
The study will review key ministries' requirements, develop action plans for implementation and assist in developing a set of national standards and the architecture necessary for e-government programmes in Uganda.
The U.S. team selected to conduct the study will also develop a procurement plan and help to establish an e-government Programme Management Office to oversee the implementation of the project. Initially, the project will focus on the ministries of Finance, Health, and Education, in addition to Ministry of Works, Housing and Communication.
The U.S. Ambassador, Mr Jimmy Kolker and Mr Gerald Ssendaula, the Minister of Finance, signed the grant agreement on behalf of their respective governments. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency advances economic development and U.S. commercial interests in developing and middle-income countries.
The agency funds various forms of technical assistance, feasibility studies, training, orientation visits and business workshops that support the development of a modern infrastructure and a fair and open trading environment.
Autor: Muhereza Kyamutetera
Quelle: AllAfrica, 12.08.2004
