Introduction
The meeting focused on the digital transformation of Council Secretariats. The discussion centered on the transition from e-governance systems to digital governance, which encompasses a broader spectrum of technological innovations. The benefits of this shift include improved efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public service delivery, increased citizen participation, and empowered stakeholders.
Takeaways
Digital governance can revolutionize public service delivery.Transition to digital governance requires a strategic and meticulous approach.Comprehensive assessment of existing systems, procedures, and staff capabilities is necessary.Digital governance demands visionary leadership and collaborative efforts from all stakeholders.
Proposals & Decisions
- Proposal
- While councils have adopted e-governance systems, the rapid evolution of technology necessitates a transition to digital governance. This paradigm shift encompasses a broader spectrum of innovations, from open data and chatbots to IoT applications. Digital governance promises to revolutionize public service delivery by enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability. Increased citizen participation and empowered stakeholders are key benefits. Councils will also gain the capacity to foster innovation and collaboration.
However, this transformation requires a strategic and meticulous approach. A comprehensive assessment of existing systems, procedures, and staff capabilities is essential. The journey to digital governance demands visionary leadership and collaborative efforts from all stakeholders involved. By embracing digital governance, Noonu Atoll councils can significantly improve service delivery and build a more responsive and citizen-centric administration.You can also reply to this email to add a task comment.This task is in the Council Decision list - General plan. - Takeaways
- Recognizing the critical need to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency, the Atoll Council resolves to undertake a comprehensive digital transformation initiative. With a dedicated budget allocated for this fiscal year, the Development Unit is tasked with spearheading this project. A collaborative meeting involving the Atoll Governance Committee and representatives from all island councils will be convened before July 10th to determine the distribution of the project budget among the island councils. All island councils must submit their participation decisions and proposed budget allocations by July 22nd. Essential partnerships with the Local Government Authority (LGA) and National Center for Information Technology (NCIT) will be established to facilitate project implementation. A competitive tender process will be initiated before July 25th to select a suitable service provider for the project. A formal agreement will be executed with the chosen service provider to implement the digital transformation initiative. The Atoll Council commits to exploring additional funding avenues through grants and other external sources to optimize project resources. The successful execution of this digital transformation initiative is contingent upon the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders.
- Introduced by
Mohamed Basheer
President of Noonu Atoll Council | 2021-Now
- In Favour
- 7
- Opposed
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