The implementation of the Programme brought many considerable achievements, among which are: the introduction of a secure eSignature infrastructure, the establishment and the expansion of the national eProcurement system, the set up of new State and municipal information systems and the launch of the eGovernment portal www.latvija.lv providing both a public services directory and eServices. Moreover, the web-based document flow system (DAUKS) was launched, allowing the standardised and automatic circulation of documents between the State Chancellery and the ministries.
Another major step ahead according to the Ministry is the growth of the population who regularly uses a computer. Compared with 2005, the number of computer users in Latvia has increased by 19.5 % while the number of people regularly using the Internet has risen by 24.6 %. Likewise, over the Programme's implementation period, there has been a 10 % increase in the share of people using the Internet to obtain information from the websites of the public authorities and a 4 % growth in the number of persons downloading online forms from the same websites. The report highlights that overall, the information and communication (ICT) indicators have improved, while further progress is needed to reach the EU average.
The experts of the Ministry of Regional Development and Local Government are currently working on the draft of a new eGovernment Development Programme 2010-2013 in an aim to better the quality and availability of national and local eGovernment services and to build an effective and efficient government.
The Latvian eGovernment Development Programme 2005-2009 has been closely aligned with the European Commission's eEurope 2002 and eEurope 2005 Action Plans.
Further information:
- Original press release - Ministry of Regional Development and Local Government (in Latvian)
- Latvian eGovernment portal Latvija.lv
- Latvian eProcurement system
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Quelle/Source: epractice, 13.04.2010
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