The document presents an exploratory analysis of e-government readiness in Sierra Leone, highlighting the country's current stage in developing e-government systems and comparing its e-government development index with sub-regional countries. It discusses the challenges faced, such as inefficient data collection and lack of an e-government strategy, while outlining solutions like integrating ICT in the national development agenda and enhancing telecommunications infrastructure. The government aims to improve web presence and service delivery through initiatives like the fibre optic network and electronic transaction policies.

1. An Exploratory Analysis
E-Government
Development Index
Richard Allieu
ID-I201621351
OCT. 2016

3.  Population:7,075,641
 Capital:Freetown
 Language:English
 Religion:Muslim, indigenous beliefs, Christian
 Currency:Leone
 Independence: April 27, 1961 from UK
 Ethnic Groups: 17- Mende, Temne, Krio…….
 ANTHEM: Begins "High we exalt thee, realm of the free,
Great is the love we have for thee."

4.  This presentation looks at an exploratory
analysis of e-Government readiness in Sierra
Leone. How the government is set to implement
their approach, the level of democracy,
transparency and globalisation. Its capabilities,
interactions, orientations and values. Focal
areas,issues/challenges and improvement.
 Also, indexes on e-Government development
comparing Sierra Leone and her sub-region
countries. MY suggestions and recommendations.

5.  Sierra Leone is at the beginning stage of e-
Government. The stage where government
departments, ministries and state websites are
set-up. This presentation review and compare
the availability and use of various types of ICT in
the country.
 By the end of this presentation you will know
that despite several challenges that are faced by
the country, Sierra Leoneans presence on the
web is improving, several ICT tools are becoming
available, such as the fiber optics cable,
electronic transaction and the control of the
telecommunication gateway.

6. What is E- Government?
 Efficient Government
 Electronic Government
 Everybody Government
 Everything Government
 Effective Government
All of The Above!

7. E-Government is the use of
electronic technologies by
government to deliver services
and interact with its citizens.

8. How is it measured?

11. Online Services Index
How is it measured?
 National website
 The National portal
 e-Services portal
 e-Participation portal

12. How is it measured?
Key Public Services Ministries
 Ministry of Education,
 Ministry of Labour
 Ministry of Social Services
 Ministry of Health
 Ministry of Finance
 Ministry of Environment (Ministry of Lands, Country
Planning and the environment)

20. Our rankings are wrong!
Government Efforts
 Human Capital Index
 12% of GOSL on Education
 Telecommunications Infrastructure
 Submarine Fibre Optic Cable
 96% drop in price!
 National Fibre Optic Cable
 Online Service Index ???

21. Reasons for our Low Ranking
 Inefficient Data Collection and Reporting
 Unavailability of an E-Government Strategy
 Lazy Management of online assets
 ICT Phobia
 Lack of awareness of ranking implications

22. Solutions
 E-Government Unit
 E-Government Strategy
 E-Government Act
 Whole Of Government Involvement
 Restart Now!

23.  Government revoked the monopoly of the gateway and
revisiting to the existing telecommunication laws to increase
competition in the sector.
 The government has been working on an elaborate e-
Governance programme in order to expand access to
information and freedom of expression, and reinforce civil
liberties.
 The government has integrated ICT development in the
national development agenda.
 The government has landed and are leveraging the fibre
optic cable to connect Sierra Leone to the wider world.
 Government enacted the right to access information law and
established the secretariat to ensure its implementation.

24.  Cost, Efficiency and effectiveness
 Transparency
 Universal service delivery
 Participation of stakeholders
 Offering innovative solutions for public institutions
and private sector

25.  Combating corruption
 Promote peace and security
 Computer illiteracy of civil servant and public
 Poor budget control
 Lack of investors
 Poor electricity supply
 Etc…….

26.  Clearing of goods at the port
 Applying for enrolment at universities
 Applying for jobs to the public service
 Seeking information on public projects and
programmes
 Seeking justice and health services
 Etc…….

27.  According to I.B. Kargbo- former minister of
information and technology (2012)Sierra Leone is to
use China e-Government system,
The system comprises:
 The fibre optic network. It will cover all government
offices for communication within ministries, agencies
and departments.
 The fibre optic technology will allow the president to
easily access information regarding ministers and will
also enable ministers to attend virtual cabinet
meetings without leaving their offices.
 The project funded by sierra Leone government and
will be carried out by China’s Huawei Technologies,
Cheng said.

28. Electronic Transactions
 The government is working on an electronic transaction policy
and legal framework to ensure transparency and accountability
and promote digitalization in the country.
The ET policy will cover all areas including:
 World bank doing business reforms
 e—learning, e-health, e-agriculture
 facilitate effective service delivery among ministries,
departments and agencies {MDAs}
 Also beneficial to business, households, individuals and other
public or private organisations

29.  UNDP
 CHINA AID
 World Bank
 DFID
 ISAID
 KOICA

34.  Our presence in cyberspace is increasingly becoming a reality.
Through websites and the ongoing projects, ICT tools can be
effectively use by government to provide services to the general
public and more particularly the citizens.
 A lot needs to be done in term of ensuring that these facilities are
readily and cheaply available for all. This requires resoluteness.
 “complete and successful implementation of e-Governance needs
the continued support and collaboration of our partners and all
stakeholders including the media, civil society and public”
President Ernest Bai Koroma.

40. All izz Well!
Thank You