What the department does

To coordinate, promote and monitor the development of enabling environment and implementation of digital transformation and e-Services interventions.

Key Functions

Developing of Digital Services frameworks, policies, laws and regulations;
Promotion of E-services and emerging technologies across Government;
Supervision of the agencies, especially NITA-U;
Promoting interoperability and integration of systems;
Institutionalization of ICT functions in MDAs/LGs cadres;
Enhancement of cyber security, data governance and privacy;
Providing technical support and monitoring of eGovernment interventions in MDAs/LGs;
Reviewing, assessing and supporting the implementation of eGovernment systems and process re-engineering;
Promoting adoption of IT Enabled Services/Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services;
Promoting local assembly of ICT devices and sustainable eWaste management; and
Developing critical mass of ICT professionals, digital skills and awareness for citizens in line with emerging trends

The Department coordinated the development of the following laws and regulations:

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