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

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

6 Process re-engineering Integration of Government Systems

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.