Project

Accelerating the digital transformation of the public sector of Qatar

Support MCIT inputs regarding the leading global and regional trends regarding the digital transformation of the public sector.

Date Published
17 Jan 2023
Expected Start Date
17 Jan 2023
Expected End Date
31 Mar 2024
Project Type
Research and Capacity Development
Project Status
Completed

UNU-EGOV is supporting the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) of Qatar in advancing the country’s digital transformation. The project focuses on strengthening national capacity in global digital government benchmarks, improving the quality of data submissions, and providing expert guidance to enhance Qatar’s international standing. The overall goal is to reinforce Qatar’s leadership in digital governance and contribute to more efficient, user-centred public services.

Activities

1. Recommendations

1.1 Analyse and benchmark Qatar’s performance on the EGDI and its sub-indexes, 2003-2022, and assessment of key Qatari governmental portals.

1.2. Recommendations for rejuvenating and accelerating the digital transformation in Qatar and its performance on the EGDI.

2. Ongoing Advisory Services

2.1. Advice for improving Qatar’s performance of the EGDI.

2.2. Advice for accelerating the digital transformation in Qatar.

3. Capacity Development

3.1. Organize a Capacity Development Seminar for key MCIT experts at UNU-EGOV’s facilities in Guimarães, Portugal.

3.2. Organize a Capacity Development Workshop on digital transformation and EGDI for key Qatari stakeholders in Doha.

Outputs

  • Analysis, benchmark and recommendations report.

  • Ongoing expertise advisory notes or other files.

  • Capacity development seminar report.

  • Capacity development workshop report.