ACTIVITIES :: eGovernment :: Policy :: Key Enablers

Key Enablers, the eGovernment glue

Key enablers are the glue that binds eGovernment together.

Public agencies need to coordinate their development of eGovernment services, and agree on basic principles. Interoperability of systems is fundamental, and electronic identities (eID) needs to be recognised by all if they are to replace traditional paper ID cards. Open source software offers governments greater flexibility and lower costs. Without these key enablers in place, the rewards promised by eGovernment will be delayed and may never be fully achieved.