This is a GOB-UNDP project. 

Objectives:
The main objective of this initiative is to set up an ICT enabled information system at Prime Ministers’ Office, to support implementation of e-government, which will expedite decision-making process. The Prime Minister’s Office being the Head of Government regulates activities of all government Ministries, Departments and Institutions, promoting e-Government activities in PMO and acts as a trendsetter for the entire government.  

Brief Description:
Information and communication technology (ICT) can play a key role in helping countries to confront development challenges and to compete effectively in the global economy. ICT can have a positive impact by improving social inclusion and gender equality, expanding economic opportunities for the poor, lowering the cost of public / private goods and services and improving democratic governance.

Government of Bangladesh has given greater importance to the Information and Communication Technology for establishing good governance in the country. As part of the initiative, the government has invested in modernization and expansion of local area network in the Prime Minister Office (PMO), training to the user groups and deployment of application software for good governance.

The Government is seeking assistance from the United Nation Development Program (UNDP) to strengthen the Prime Minister’s Office, in terms of building its ICT capacity and bring cultural, attitudinal changes in PMO towards internalization of e-government processes. The short term activities will lead to the formulation of comprehensive action plan for e-government and implementation, including business process reengineering for bringing transparency and efficiency in administration. 

Expected Outcomes(s):

• Enhancement of ICT capacity of PMO in terms of hardware, human resources and experience sharing.
  
  
• Customized e-applications based on business process analysis of PMO involving the users to ensure ownership and utilizing the already existing ICT infrastructure.
  
  
• Extend the existing network
  
  
• The capacity to manage and operate enhanced business management and decision support systems in PMO and associated offices.
  
  
• A comprehensive action plan for promoting e-Government.

Contact Information:

Engr. Mahabub Sarwar
National Project Director
Strengening the ICT Capacity of Prime Minister’s Office,
BGD/04/004
Prime Minister’s Office, Dhaka.
Phone: 8114873
e-mail: pd_ict@pmo.gov.bd


A A Munir Hasan
National Project Coordinator
Strengening the ICT Capacity of Prime Minister’s Office,
BGD/04/004
Prime Minister’s Office, Dhaka.
Phone: 9144848
e-mail: munirhasan@pmo.gov.bd