GovTech EMEA
Summary
23 distinguished Government ICT Directors, Government Re-Engineering Directors, and Heads of E-Government from the UK, Denmark, Australia, the US, the United Nations, Singapore, Korea, Sri Lanka, India, Egypt, Portugal, Germany, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and the UAE will take part in this year’s global forum, which will be held in Dubai for the first time.Many ICT leaders have been unable, in some areas, to sustain the heady pace of development they had previously established.” In many cases substantial loss had occurred that could have been avoided if more best-practice models had been available.For these reasons E-Government Heads and ICT Directors on both the federal and local level find it immensely important to benchmark and exchange global experiences to ensure investments translate into real economic gains and social benefits.“The world of e-readiness is a place with ever-shifting targets, where policy and practices must be reviewed and refreshed frequently in order to meet the aspirations of the communities that governments serve” Ireland’s Business and Finance E-Government Portal.Many ICT leaders have been unable, in some areas, to sustain the heady pace of development they had previously established.” In many cases substantial loss had occurred that could have been avoided if more best-practice models had been available.For these reasons E-Government Heads and ICT Directors on both the federal and local level find it immensely important to benchmark and exchange global experiences to ensure investments translate into real economic gains and social benefits.A great example is the Dubai government who managed to save Dh66 million since the implementation of e-services until the end of 2007, according to a recent report released by the Dubai Executive Council.The Middle East has recently seen a 600% growth in internet penetration, which again has motivated governments in and around the region to increase investment and infrastructure.Yet to look to e-government leaders to ensure developments are cost-effective.GOVTech EMEA will highlight best practices in successfully integrating emerging e-government technologies and process management, with a focus on service oriented architectures, IT infrastructure that supports the goals of each agency, new e-services that generate revenue and encourage citizen and business usage as well as interoperability and shared services.Delegates will have the opportunity to work directly with experts from the UK Cabinet Office, the UN, and the Institute for E-Government in 3 to 4 hour focused master courses.“The world of e-readiness is a place with ever-shifting targets, where policy and practices must be reviewed and refreshed frequently in order to meet the aspirations of the communities that governments serve” Ireland’s Business and Finance E-Government Portal.### Contact Information IQPC Middle East FZ LLC Sarah Fugle +971 364 2975 www.iqpc.ae Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from IQPC Middle East Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend