Thursday, December 22, 2005

e-Government Unit

eGU’s mission is:

‘ensuring that IT supports the business transformation of Government itself so that we can provide better, more efficient, public services.’ The Prime Minister, Tony Blair

The e-Government Unit (eGU) is the largest unit in the Cabinet Office. We are responsible for

  • formulating information technology (IT) strategy and policy
  • developing common IT components for use across government
  • promoting best practice across government
  • delivering citizen-centred online services

Ian Watmore appointed Head of the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit

Ian Watmore

Following the Prime Minister's announcement today, Sir Gus O'Donnell, Secretary of the Cabinet and Head of the Home Civil Service, welcomed the appointment of Ian Watmore as Head of the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit effective from 9 January 2006.

eAccessibility of public sector services in the European Union

eAccessibility report

A comprehensive assessment of the eAccessibility of government online services across the European Union (EU).

Transformational Government – Enabled by Technology

‘Transformational Government – Enabled by Technology’ front cover

The Government has published ‘Transformational Government – Enabled by Technology’, a strategy for transforming public services using technology. The strategy sets out how effective use of technology designed around citizens' and businesses' needs can make a real difference to people's daily lives.

Ministerial e-Government conference

e–Government conference logo

‘Transforming Public Services,’ a major conference hosted by the e–Government Unit of the Cabinet Office and the European Commission will take place in Manchester on 24 – 25 November this year. The European Commission describes this UK Presidency conference as ‘the most important e–Government event of 2005.’

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