According to the Minister of Local Government, James Musoni, the computers will help cells address challenges faced in delivering services to the population which include among others, expediting data collection and management.
The computers will also assist in the management of data among beneficiaries of social protection programs including Vision Umurenge Programme (VUP), Fund for the Support of Genocide Survivors (FARG), One Cow per Family, Ubudehe and Mutuelle de Santé.
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Libraries at telecenters will be equipped with several tablet computers to create an environment for developing digital content and facilitate the access of information.
According to local media reports, Monique Mukaruliza – the country’s East African Community (EAC) Affairs minister – has requested that states in the region that already use national IDs as travel documents formalise their arrangements.
It is widely regarded that free movement of people – aided by improved travel document procedures – will help boost economic development in the EAC area. However, while Rwanda is keen for national ID cards to be used for cross-border travel in the region, Tanzania has called for border control documents to be restricted to passports and other internationally recognised travel papers.
The smart card - an electronic multi-purpose card meant to connect services including identification, access to insurance and banking services, super-markets, hospitals (e-Health) and medical insurance is likely to be operational in the course of this year.
Pascal Nyamulinda, the coordinator of the National ID project, told The New Times on Sunday that apart from the technical phase of the project, there was also a requisite legal framework.
High on the list of the Friday meeting was the Nyakatsi eradication campaign, performance contacts (Imihigo) and the enhancement in the use of ICT and social media at the local levels.
In his opening remarks, Musoni challenged the leaders to fight injustice and be responsive and accountable. "Seek to promote social economic transformation through teamwork and patriotism".
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