Just thought of informing everyone that Government is introducing its E-Government Project which will assist firstly Government, businesses and the community. In other words it looks at going E-Government, E-Commerce and E-Community!!

Great isn't it. Finally, thing are happening. This Government (the SDL-led Coaliation) is moving the ICT industry here in Fiji. So, yesterday (30/11) in Parliament the Finane Minister Ratu Jone Kubuabola tabled a motion seeking the approval of the Lower House that Government be allowed to borrow US$20million from the People's Republic of China through the China Exim Bank for the purpose of funding the Fiji/Chinese E-Govt Project.

The goal of this project, he said is to increase greater efficiency in Government through the use of information and communication technology. This will also ensure better policy outcomes, improved and more efficient delivery of services and greater interaction with citizens.

This proposal, in other words the Finance Minister said is to put Government business online and make some strategic links with the community empowering selected communities to access Government services provided on-line. It also encourages businesses to access directly Government services that are available on-line.

Ratu Jone went on to say that there are five components of this project which are :
1) E-Government Blueprint,
2) E-Government Applications,
3) Government Data Centres,
4) Government Info-Communication Infrastructure and
5) ICT Compentency Development and Training

I will explain later what these all mean...Gotta dash...moce mada!

Reama
Posted on Dec 1,2005 but the date shows Nov 30th i know...Fiji is always ahead! LOL!