Developing Islands/Small States have a unique
opportunity
Grasping IT requires IT Coordination in Government
Co-ordination includes policy, standards, contractor
- management, central procurement etc.
Over time, central coordination moves from control
to advocacy to education (more by carrot than by stick). Policies
are only valid for a certain point in time.
Information Management is a key objective
Data sharing where legally permissible upholds
A managed and common infrastructure is an underlying
requirement
Infrastructure can be shared, with advantage,
by non-government sectors (e.g. banking, travel)
Public service strategy must link into, and support,
national strategy
Public service strategy needs a high level champion;
a Cabinet commitment to an annual % of national budget (?)
IT infusion needs integration in a holistic change
in government business
especially the upgrading of HR Policies which
will facilitate .....
A culture change
A return on investment
HR supply and quality determines :
quality of systems
rate of return
A business-planning culture is needed in the public
administration (IT is one component in Ministry
programmes)
A flexible delivery and resourcing mechanism needed
(an agency outside government).
