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

2. 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. 3 Introduction cont… GITS Staff in every Ministry (ICT Officers, Heading ICT Units)

4. 4 E-Government Framework

5. 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. 6 Process re-engineering Integration of Government Systems

7. 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. 8 Messaging and Collaboration EXECNET Domain establishments Software acquisition Training of users Implementation of the systems

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

10. 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.