From E-Government to Good Governance and from Good Governance to Development... The Arab world in the global E-Government readiness report 2005 Arab E-government

means meeting the publics, both individuals and businesses, expectations. No delays and line-ups, no red tape and most importantly no run a rounds.

means instantaneous service delivery. The general public, both individuals and businesses, will be able to access government departments at will, 24*7.

E-Government means hundreds of government departments in one. Through a single window the general public will have transaction capabilities with any and all departments instantly. This synchronization of government departments will make service deliver that much easier and more cost effective to the tax payer.

E-government means transparency. Once in place every transaction between the general public and any government department will become easily traceable. This level of accountability will reduce if not eliminate dissatisfaction and will add to stability and contentment.