E-Government in Cyprus Actual policy – main targets National e-Government Policy: eEurope2002 objectives have been achieved Working to achieve the eEurope2005 objectives National e-Government Strategy Most important building blocks – implementation strategy Building Blocks eGovernment Infrastructure Existing Information Systems  On-Line Information Systems Implementation Strategy Establishment of eGovernment bodies and committees Main Achievements Websites for government Ministries/Departments/Services Web-enabled systems – online services to the public THESEAS TAXISNET Candidates Placement Visas System Government Portal

E-Government in Cyprus Most beneficial e-government service – main benefits THESEAS: The system allows traders, or their authorized agents, to submit through the Internet their custom and import declarations for the clearance of goods. THESEAS Benefits: Service Improvement Reduction of costs Efficiency Businesses participation in e-government Staff focus on key business areas of intelligence and control Main challenges for the future Continuously enhance Infrastructure and Information Systems Interoperability Change People Mindset, increase digital literacy Focus on transformation, reform back-offices