Why do some countries succeed in E-Governance?
(A Short Discussion Panel)
1st Notable Speaker says:
"The IT and the internet is same everywhere. The countries have the same protocol, same operating system and architecture used at the local level; however, the way how it is implemented and how it is prioritized in different spheres is very different in different countries. There is no universal application module and implementation module for IT. Every country has its own road map: social, cultural political and economic issues which are around and dominant in the country are actually the drivers of the information society and not IT. It has never been technology project. We have to learn the local circumstances of demand and the way priorities are set in particular countries. Is it driven by campaigning? true aspiration? This regards to categorize sustainable government and failures. Whether it is developing countries, or countries such as USA, UK, Germany, etc., we see that the projects are driven by campaigns and not based on established fundamentals, the core access architecture, security architecture; therefore, the project fails. When it is based on long term, not on campaigning, but long term strategies on core architecture and telecommunication networks, E-Governance prevails".
2nd Notable Speaker says:
"Local focus and influence = success factor of E-Governance
Positive mindset and overall knowledge of all stakeholders (since stakeholders are a cause to failiures)
Trust is a crucial factor. Trust in country, in politicians, in civil society, in technology should be there before you establish a project of E-Governance. Windows of starting such projects are so narrow (and that is why we must build knowledge and trust before)"
4th Notable Speaker says:
The 4th speaker gives the example of his birth nation Estonia, an IT advantage country (in Northern Europe, near Finland): "The implementation of principles of E-Governance and ICT countries contribute to development and democracy and civil society. ICT and promotion free governance is directly linked to projects. E-Governance academy was very helpful in this matter". Delegations of other countries visit training modules around the world and learn as well as experience of what comprises of E-Governance platforms of different countries. This opportunity manages to increase visibility of the country, image of the country as a successful IT country, involvement of govt in the markets, participation in entrepreneurship activities. The project results in a picture that is somewhat mixed: successful projects and non-interest projects. Some countries are active and some aren't active. Political commitment of countries and funds involved in partner countries lead to success being ventured at a higher probability than others. Estonia is working alongside on current projects of Moldova Govt and Tunisia". More proportion is of government and less of technology. Yet, the key factor to success is the "Drive to Succeed".
External website used:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRxyXBL5D2M
Made by:
Naina Singh Chauhan
A2021313019
MBA-Media Management (Year 1)