Workshop on Digital Governance in Kathmandu: Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency in Nepal
11th June 2024, Kathmandu
Workshop on Digital Governance and Cybersecurity Held in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal - May 28, 2024 - A highly anticipated workshop on Digital Governance in Nepal and Cybersecurity was organized today by ICT Frame Magazine (ICTFRAME.COM). The event was presented by Professor Dr. Sudan Jha, a senior member of IEEE and a respected figure at Kathmandu University.
Objectives and Focus Areas
The workshop aimed to:
Promote digital governance to enhance transparency and efficiency in government operations.
Build capacity by training government officials in digital skills and tools.
Raise public awareness about digital services and their benefits.
Key Discussions on Digital Governance
Digital governance involves leveraging information and communication technology (ICT) to improve government functions and service delivery. The discussion highlighted the need for:
Online forms and mobile apps to reduce paperwork and streamline processes.
Addressing challenges in rural areas with unreliable internet and electricity.
Ensuring data security and privacy to build trust in online government systems.
Strategies for Implementation
Participants discussed innovative strategies to overcome barriers and enhance digital governance:
Developing mobile apps for frequently used services, such as applying for birth certificates or paying taxes.
Utilizing local community networks to access government services in remote areas.
Creating engaging online platforms for citizen feedback and learning about government services.
Increasing Transparency and Efficiency
The workshop proposed several initiatives to boost transparency and efficiency in government operations:
Establishing open data platforms for public access to government data.
Investing in user-friendly e-governance websites.
Utilizing tracking and monitoring tools for real-time oversight of projects and resource allocation.
Addressing Major Issues
Challenges identified included:
The existing telecommunications and internet infrastructure's limitations.
The digital divide and regulatory challenges.
The need for capacity building among government officials and the general public.
Developing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies.
Case Studies: Learning from Global Examples
Two international examples were highlighted:
Estonia: Known for its digital society, Estonia offers electronic tax filing, online voting, and secure access to medical records, showcasing how digital tools can enhance efficiency and transparency.
Rwanda: Utilizing drones for healthcare delivery in remote areas, Rwanda demonstrates the potential of digital tools to improve public services in developing countries.
Conclusion
The workshop concluded with a call to action for leveraging digital tools to create a more transparent, efficient, and inclusive government in Nepal. Professor Dr. Sudan Jha emphasized the importance of continued collaboration and innovation in achieving these goals.
ICT Frame is an online magazine for the community belonging to information and communication technology which also provides two versions of magazine based on native and international language. It has its headquarters in Nepal situated at New Baneshwor, Kathmandu. ICT Frame serves the need of today's world which is occupied mostly with the ideas relating to information technology. It has been helping out Nepalese youths providing different perspectives regarding the development of Information Technology in Nepal.
ICT Frame provides regular viewers with the current advancement in the IT field as well as the challenges the new generation might have to face. It has been providing several ideas regarding the prosperity of the IT field and introduced people with a topic for discussion regarding the field itself. ICT Frame provides a platform to those Nepalese youths who have a passion on IT and wants to optimize their skills in order to confront current issues in Nepal.
https://ictframe.com/about-us/
Видео Workshop on Digital Governance in Kathmandu: Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency in Nepal канала ICT Frame
Workshop on Digital Governance and Cybersecurity Held in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal - May 28, 2024 - A highly anticipated workshop on Digital Governance in Nepal and Cybersecurity was organized today by ICT Frame Magazine (ICTFRAME.COM). The event was presented by Professor Dr. Sudan Jha, a senior member of IEEE and a respected figure at Kathmandu University.
Objectives and Focus Areas
The workshop aimed to:
Promote digital governance to enhance transparency and efficiency in government operations.
Build capacity by training government officials in digital skills and tools.
Raise public awareness about digital services and their benefits.
Key Discussions on Digital Governance
Digital governance involves leveraging information and communication technology (ICT) to improve government functions and service delivery. The discussion highlighted the need for:
Online forms and mobile apps to reduce paperwork and streamline processes.
Addressing challenges in rural areas with unreliable internet and electricity.
Ensuring data security and privacy to build trust in online government systems.
Strategies for Implementation
Participants discussed innovative strategies to overcome barriers and enhance digital governance:
Developing mobile apps for frequently used services, such as applying for birth certificates or paying taxes.
Utilizing local community networks to access government services in remote areas.
Creating engaging online platforms for citizen feedback and learning about government services.
Increasing Transparency and Efficiency
The workshop proposed several initiatives to boost transparency and efficiency in government operations:
Establishing open data platforms for public access to government data.
Investing in user-friendly e-governance websites.
Utilizing tracking and monitoring tools for real-time oversight of projects and resource allocation.
Addressing Major Issues
Challenges identified included:
The existing telecommunications and internet infrastructure's limitations.
The digital divide and regulatory challenges.
The need for capacity building among government officials and the general public.
Developing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies.
Case Studies: Learning from Global Examples
Two international examples were highlighted:
Estonia: Known for its digital society, Estonia offers electronic tax filing, online voting, and secure access to medical records, showcasing how digital tools can enhance efficiency and transparency.
Rwanda: Utilizing drones for healthcare delivery in remote areas, Rwanda demonstrates the potential of digital tools to improve public services in developing countries.
Conclusion
The workshop concluded with a call to action for leveraging digital tools to create a more transparent, efficient, and inclusive government in Nepal. Professor Dr. Sudan Jha emphasized the importance of continued collaboration and innovation in achieving these goals.
ICT Frame is an online magazine for the community belonging to information and communication technology which also provides two versions of magazine based on native and international language. It has its headquarters in Nepal situated at New Baneshwor, Kathmandu. ICT Frame serves the need of today's world which is occupied mostly with the ideas relating to information technology. It has been helping out Nepalese youths providing different perspectives regarding the development of Information Technology in Nepal.
ICT Frame provides regular viewers with the current advancement in the IT field as well as the challenges the new generation might have to face. It has been providing several ideas regarding the prosperity of the IT field and introduced people with a topic for discussion regarding the field itself. ICT Frame provides a platform to those Nepalese youths who have a passion on IT and wants to optimize their skills in order to confront current issues in Nepal.
https://ictframe.com/about-us/
Видео Workshop on Digital Governance in Kathmandu: Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency in Nepal канала ICT Frame
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