A workshop discussing the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in
developing electronic government (e-government) in Vietnam and the
Republic of Korea (RoK) took place in Hanoi on June 4.
At the event, which was organised by Vietnam’s Ministry of
Information and Communication, participants shared experiences in
developing e-government and training CIO staff in the two countries’
state agencies.
CIOs play a key role in defining a
strategic vision and improving information technology (IT) application
policies in order to develop e-governments.
They are
also responsible for developing and expanding information systems and
databases in agencies, sectors and localities, while instructing the
making of policies and regulations on information safety.
Speaking at the workshop, Deputy Minister of Information and
Communication Nguyen Minh Hong said Vietnam has seen positive
achievements in applying IT in state agencies and developing its
e-government.
The movement contributes to enhancing
the transparency of state agency activities, as well as saving time and
money for the agencies, organisations, enterprises and people, Hong
stressed.
Vietnam and the RoK have cooperated
intensively in the field of IT and communication, especially in building
policies and laws on IT, e- government and telecommunications. In
Vietnam, IT application helps to ensure the country’s sustainable
growth and development.
In the 2013-2015 period
Vietnam aims to develop its e-government through IT application in state
agencies and provide level 3 online public services, towards a
Connected Government by 2020.-VNA