Named GovNet, it will be set up under an agreement between the governments of Mozambique and Italy and the Development Gateway Foundation, it was announced on 11 December 2003. GovNet is aimed at helping the implementation of e-government systems. The first stage will include a secure intranet for internal communications and a set of web portals. It will cover 21 government departments in Maputo, including about 800 workstations, new process management guidelines, and training.
Officials will work on identifying the next steps for expanding the network to other ministries and the country's municipalities.
Lidia Brito, Mozambique's minister of higher education, science and technology, signed the agreement with Lucio Stanca, minister for innovation and technologies of Italy, and Alan Rossi, chief executive officer of the Development Gateway Foundation.
The foundation aims to promote the use of information systems in developing countries.
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) assessed the potential for GovNet.
Quelle: Kablenet, 18.12.2003
