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Priorities for ICT in Government

Priorities for ICT in Government. BY: DR. W.K. SITONIK Director, Government Information Technology Services (GITS). Introduction. ICT has the potential to transform the way that government does its work: Procurement of goods and services Quality and delivery of services

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Priorities for ICT in Government

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  1. Priorities for ICT in Government BY: DR. W.K. SITONIK Director, Government Information Technology Services (GITS)

  2. Introduction • ICT has the potential to transform the way that government does its work: • Procurement of goods and services • Quality and delivery of services • Efficiency at which applications are filed and taxes paid • An increase in government ICT portfolio will: • Support core functions performed by Ministries; • Support work process re-engineering resulting from the rationalization and rightsizing exercise; and • Facilitate information management and sharing (productivity, local decision-making processes and service delivery)

  3. Introduction cont… • GITS Staff in every Ministry (ICT Officers, Heading ICT Units)

  4. E-Government Framework

  5. Infrastructure Progress so far… • LANs in some Ministries • Interconnectivity between Ministries Immediate requirements • LANs in remaining Ministries • Replacement of Obsolete Equipments • Training: users and technical staff

  6. Integration of Government Systems Process re-engineering

  7. Process re-engineering cont… • Integration Immigration Systems, National Registration Systems, Registrations of Births and Deaths, and National Electorate Board’s Systems (e-Registration) • Integration of Payroll (IPPD), Accounting (IFMIS) and Pension Systems • Automation of Procurement process (tendering, quotation, evaluation, awarding)

  8. Messaging and Collaboration • EXECNET • Domain establishments • Software acquisition • Training of users • Implementation of the systems

  9. Human Resource Development Status: • Poor remuneration leading to Exodus of staff • Inadequate skilled staff Immediate requirement: • Motivation of staff • Training • Recruitment

  10. GITIM Framework • Set of Standards, principles and procedures for the purpose of enforcing harmony and coordination of ICT application in Government • Objectives being to: • Facilitate effective and efficient coordination of business processes, Information flows and technology investments across the public sector; • Provide the basis for support of GoK’s business and technology requirements to meet immediate and long-term needs of all departments.

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