UAE e-government initiative moves into second phase
The UAE E-government Steering Committee reviewed yesterday the next phase of the implementation of the UAE E-government project. The meeting also discussed ETISALAT's role as service partner for implementation of the project. Saqr Ghobash, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information and Culture, chaired the on behalf of Dr. Mohamed Khalfan bin Kharbash, Minister of State for Finance and Industry.Khalid Ali Al Busatani, Assistant Under Secretary for Budget and Resources at the Ministry of Finance and Industry, said: " The FMIS, being one of the most crucial steps in the second wave of implementation is a modern, comprehensive and integrated system that is capable of meeting immediate financial accounting and management needs. The system is designed to take full advantage of sophisticated communications infrastructures as well as Internet and intranet interoperability."
The initiative was introduced as a tool to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the UAE Federal Government and is a key component in sustaining the country's competitiveness. It promotes greater transparency and facilitates the introduction of more liberal economic laws. The E-government project is just one of four initiatives being driven by the Ministry of Finance and Industry with a view to creating greater efficiency and effectiveness in government operations.
Total quality management, performance-based budgeting and executive training conducted in conjunction with Harvard University, are also being implemented as part of the government's high performance programme. The E-government project draws from the experience of other countries that have implemented similar programmes including those in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. (The Emirates News Agency, WAM)
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