Governance Projects

Information Flow Management and Networking — by admin — last modified 2006-12-07 13:36

The poor flow of information within Uganda’s Tourism, Trade and Industry sector is hampering its growth. The Ministry for Tourism, Trade and Industry therefore developed the Information Flow Management and Networking (IFMN) project in 2004 to address this issue. The project’s three main goals are: to train ministry staff to use ICTs; to set up an intranet at the ministry; and to help the ministry create its own website. These initiatives will improve the flow of information internally (between the ministry’s five departments) and externally (between the ministry and its affiliated institutions). In the long term, the ability to provide timely and accurate information, particularly to businesses at home and abroad, could mean the difference between an opportunity gained and an opportunity lost for this sector.

Information System on Public Investment for Small Producers in Agriculture — by admin — last modified 2006-01-18 12:44

The office for coordination of the integration of farmer organisations in Bolivia (CIOEC) aims to strengthen the position of farmer organisations by means of institutional support, support in the production and marketing and lobby activities towards the government. The project is to enhance the support to the organisations in terms of access to public funds for productive investment. Organisations are provided with information on the funding opportunities, guides in the submission process and will lobby to overcome obstacles in the submission process. For this an electronic information (database) system in CIOEC is developed and the communication (e-mail) system between CIOEC and organisations is improved. Both CIOEC and organisations are trained in basic ICT skills and in the related information processes. Initially the project will work with 34 farmer organisations out of the 300 affiliated organisations around Bolivia, which can be expanded over time if successful.

Ghana Dot Gov - Researching the potential for eGovernment services in Ghana — by admin — last modified 2005-02-22 14:11

Co-financed with the Ghana Ministry of Information and Presidential Affairs, this research project is examining and testing concrete eGovernment systems and applications in Ghana. It will result in a demonstration portal for the Ministry, applications and content research in Akuapem South District, and a framework for further actions.

District computerization Kinondoni — by admin — last modified 2006-08-03 15:59

The project is an outcome of the National ICT Roundtable held in Dar es Salaam in July 1998. The drive for decentralization gives the project a sense of urgency. A study revealed that most of the functions carried out by the district commissioner's office are ineffective and inefficient. Weaknesses include limited transparency due to a lack of information. No free flow and access to information means that those concerned can neither make the right decisions nor monitor relevant developments. This cripples and impairs strategic vision. Also resource utilization tumbles to a low efficiency.

Network of Local Radio Producers - Free Waves — by admin — last modified 2005-08-30 15:01

A group of 4 NGOs and 1 radio station in Eastern Bolivia have formed a Network of Local Radio producers to focus on the integration of radio and Internet to enhance the impact and coverage of local radio programs produced by NGOs in Bolivia. The Network enables the NGOs to exchange programmes with other localities via a jointly developed website, allowing for a wider broadcast coverage throughout Eastern Bolivia, tripling the potential number of listeners of each of the partners. Through the collaboration in a network, the participants and small radio stations expect to guarantee their independence from commercial radio stations and to keep focus on programmes with developmental relevance.

Information on Conflicts and Negotiations in Communitarian Original Indigenous Lands in Bolivia — by admin — last modified 2008-02-01 15:48

For over three centuries, indigenous groups in Bolivia have been fighting for the legalisation of the original indigenous territories. Started in 2001, CIDOB developed an information system (database and website) to track the process of land-right claims for Indigenous groups in Bolivia. Information is collected through the regional branches of CIDOB. Information is used to keep regional indigenous groups informed about the status of land right claims and to lobby for action at government level and international level.

DistrictNet — by admin — last modified 2006-07-11 16:05

The District Net project stands for ICT for Rural Development. The project was implemented in 2002 by the Ministry of Local Governance in four districts, being Mbarara (west), Lira (north), Mbale (east) and Kayunga (central) with the hope that, if successful, it would be extended to other regions in the country. The project is to set out to improve communication links among the district headquarters, central government agencies and other stakeholders working with districts, and to address problems of inadequate ICT basic skills among the district staff. The MoLG started the District Net project to improve performance in the Local Governments by establishing functional data & information management and public communication systems for effective and efficient service delivery in decentralised governance.” Hence, this project was created under the slogan ‘ICT for Rural Development!’

Strategy to set-up 701 municipal telecentres to make decentralisation effective — by admin — last modified 2008-02-04 12:50

Mali is a large country of 12,4 M square km and with 10 Million people. It has human development and tele-density indexes that are amongst the lowest in the world. Mali has a vigorous policy of decentralisation to establish local democracy, development and good Governance. The President of Mali has set the national objective of having a telecenter in each of its recently created 701 local governments within next two years. IICD has been requested to assist in the translation process from policy statement to a telecenter used by local people, members of the local municipal councils and officials. For the development of the malien democracy the stakes are high. Decentralisation should not only promote local Governance and development, but is has to bridge the gap between the administration and the population. The decentralisation process has gone rapidly; new legislation is adopted, new procedures are developed and the local councils are elected. The challenge is to turn the new structures operational, to assure transparency and credibility. For the champion of this process, the Minister of Home Affairs Mr. Ousmane Sy, smooth communication between all actors is essential.

National Information Clearing House (NICH) — by admin — last modified 2006-08-03 16:38

Access to accurate and timely information is a critical prerequisite for national development. Policy-makers, planners, researchers, investors and the general public depend on reliable information for planning and decision-making. Lacking access and co-ordination of the Ghana's information flows is presenting an important bottleneck to effective and transparent policy formulation and implementation and thereby, good governance. Currently, in Ghana, a number of institutions and companies are developing electronic systems that cater to the varied information needs of such user groups. Among such institutions, however, there is very limited exchange of information and in terms of users, there is limited access. An example is the development of many databases at different government agencies in the absence of a coordinated system for information flows. The Ghanaian Ministry of Communications (MOC) has the mission to develop policies that will help to integrate communication technologies and public information systems.