Ahmed Kassam Nepad special advisor e-africa commission

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1 Ahmed Kassam Nepad special advisor e-africa commission

2 XML/SOAP HTTP/HTML SMTP Speech/Writing Devices Wi-Fi/Broadband Web Services Trusted Computing Hardware Rights Management Clients Web Browsers Mouse GUI LANs PC Architecture DOS Spreadsheets Word Processors Protocols: Protocols: Loosely Loosely Coupled Coupled APIs: APIs: Tightly Tightly Coupled Coupled Today PC Mid 80s Applications Late 80s-Mid 90s Internet Mid 90s Web Apps Mid 00s -...

3 Web Services Fabric of loosely coupled systems, services, devices, applications, data

4 Hardware Software Nepad/Govt s/agencies E-Government Research Base Policies regulatory Services Private Sector Gov t Programs Partner Ecosystem Local Presence Global Reach Integrated Innovation

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6 Citizens and businesses are online anytime, anywhere on any device More participative government No definition would embrace the whole Overcoming the digital divide Achieve personal, ubiquitous and available education e-government Delivering electronic services to citizens and businesses Fostering economic development

7 Postal Service Health & Human Services Social Service National Healthcare Justice & Public Safety Transportation Regional & Local Tax & Revenue Telecoms Defense Licensing

8 Postal Service Social Service Healthcare Transportation Intelligence Defense Postal Service Social Service Healthcare Health & Human Services Transportation Licensing Tax & Revenue Intelligence Justice & Safety Public Defense Home Health & Human Services Licensing Tax & Revenue Library & Community Center Justice & Public Safety Work Kiosk Mobile School

9 Re-engineering engineering Government businesses As organisations come under pressure to meet the service expectations of citizens, they will increasingly partner with the private sector to quickly and efficiently implement e-e government solutions. Government organisations often lack in-house expertise and project management skills to undertake major e-government e initiatives, and partnering can help government establish a Web presence sooner and cheaper. Governments are also embracing e-procurement e to quicken turnaround times, lower costs, reduce red tape, keep efficient inventory levels, track orders, replenish consumables, anticipate the next requirement, upgrade systems and plan maintenance.

10 10 Key questions 1. Why are we pursuing e-government? 2. Do we have a clear vision and priorities for e- government? 3. What kind of e-government are we ready for? 4. Is there enough political will to lead the e-government effort? 5. Are we selecting e-government projects in the best way? 6. How should we plan and manage e-government projects? 7. How will we overcome resistance from within the government? 8. How will we measure and communicate progress? How will we know if we are failing? 9. What should our relationship be with the private sector? 10. How can e-government improve citizen participation in public affairs?

11 An African Partnership for e-parliament

12 Increasing demands on Members Committees Other Parliaments Pressure Groups Newsfeeds The Media Constituents Research Services Library Services Member Party-related activities Plenary Sessions & Transcripts

13 A Member s s Integrated View Other Parliaments Committees Newsfeeds Pressure Groups The Media Research Services Member Library Services Party-related activities Plenary Sessions & Transcripts Constituents

14 Key building blocks for a Parliamentary Enterprise Architecture publishing, sharing and searching collaboration tracking and workflow interaction with government interactions with other Parliaments information analysis multi-lingual lingual support accessibility mobility of access security adoption of open-interoperability standards

15 Members needs include good research tools, enabling the rapid identification and retrieval of appropriate information in a timely fashion; instant access to high quality information and statistics, particularly that relating to the operations of the chambers and committees; details of planned Parliamentary business and events; handling of constituency correspondence and matters; diary and appointment scheduling; maintaining a personal profile via newsletters, websites, , interest groups (including local and national media and constituency); access to news channels/feeds; good integrated desktop tools for preparation of reports, briefs etc.; committees with special interests; inter-parliamentary communications and exchanges

16 Officials needs include fast reporting tools; innovative technologies to help with audio/video streaming and capture to text; automated publishing (to web and printers); smart search and retrieval tools; tools to assist with the management of the drafting and re- drafting of Bills and committee reports, the handling of Parliamentary Questions etc; interfaces with Members and their staffs research interests (best of breed information access and retrieval services) providing both traditional and innovative Library functions; administration systems related to upkeep of the Parliamentary estate; security systems and building access; network infrastructure and core IT systems; ceremonial logistics; Finance & Administration/Accountant's functions such as payroll and expenses, pensions (Members and staff pensions schemes), general accounting and billing; other aspects similar to a commercial environment such as the restaurant environment (stock mgt; catering staff mgt payroll etc)

17 External stakeholders needs include timely access to reports and transcripts of the proceedings of the Parliament, both that of chambers and committees, including historic/archived access; details of proposed and passed legislation; details of Members activities; information on any consultation or other public access exercises planned or in the process of execution; the ability to communicate with a Member through their channel of choice (letter, , etc)

18 The Parliamentary IS Portfolio includes Desktop applications: : , e calendar, task lists, document creation and management, web browsers, etc.; Parliamentary Web Sites: : for both internal and external use, with appropriate levels of authentication and access dependent on the nature of the information; Data/Information Repositories: : archives of Parliamentary and other related materials, be they documents, audio, video, etc that can be intelligently searched and used; Subscription News services: : Reuters, FT, PA etc to ensure the availability of a high quality of external information sources; Document Management: : for use both within contexts such as the drafting and revision of key Parliamentary documents, as well as within the general operational functions of the Parliament; Core IT systems: : including Human Resources, Payroll, Expenses, Pensions, Security, Building Access, Estates Management

19 The NEPAD e-parliament e proposed framework ICT Infrastructure Content Training Start with the basics

20 The NEPAD e-parliament e Proposal ICT infrastructure: ICT equipment (terminals, LAN, peripherals, broadcasting equipment) (incl. security for equipment) Connectivity (equipment and airtime) ICT Regulatory Issues Electricity (Off-grid) Buildings (including security for buildings) Furniture Sundry (printer toner, paper, etc.) First Line Support Support and Maintenance

21 The NEPAD e-parliament e Proposal Training: Basic ICT skills (train the trainer model) First-line support Members staff development (ICT integration) Priority: Local Human Skills Development

22 The NEPAD e-parliament e Proposal Content: Learning materials to use technology Use of technology to develop and populate portal Specification of digital content Approval of digital content Development of a NEPAD/Gov Gov t e-parliament Portal Migration of content/data to portal

23 NEPAD e-parliamente way forward Identify a number of parliaments across Africa A Private/Public partnership model Install ICT infrastructure at each parliament Provide training and support materials Monitor and Evaluate progress Provide final report and recommendations to Governments and NEPAD steering committee and HSIC Roll-out out to all African parliaments

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