The Ministry of Interior convened a meeting to discuss challenges and gather insights related to the digital government initiative on October 27. INTERIOR MINISTRY
The Ministry of Interior convened a meeting to discuss challenges and gather insights related to the digital government initiative, in anticipation of their scheduled assembly of the Digital Economy and Business Committee (DEBC) on October 27.
Ministry secretary of state Por Pheak said at the meeting that the government had taken the decision to form the DEBC under the leadership of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The objective is to seamlessly integrate the digital economy and keep pace with modern developments.
He said the interior ministry, being a DEBC member, acknowledges the critical role played by the General Department of Digital Technology and Media in executing the endeavour.
“We convened to delve into reports, acknowledge positive outcomes and understand the challenges the department faces within the ministry’s purview,” he added.
He also highlighted that the economic and business strategies predominantly revolve around several key areas. These include developing a connectivity system infrastructure, establishing consumer trust, enhancing public awareness of digital tools, simplifying the process of recognising digital documents and advocating for a broader entrepreneurial engagement in the digital realm.
He outlined key principles to support the initiative’s implementation, emphasising the integration of various systems within a unified framework for efficient daily operations.
Hor Sam Ath, head of the ministry’s General Department of Information Technology, said that in alignment with government directives, the ministry undertook extensive research and collated pertinent feedback. This comprehensive approach, he said, paved the way for the unveiling of the Digital Technology Strategic Plan for 2023-27.
In a delineation of the DEBC’s mandate, he noted that the committee has been entrusted with overseeing the technical undertakings of the National Digital Economic and Social Council. Their purview extends to guiding, coordinating, monitoring and realising policies, strategies and investments tailored to nurture the digital ecosystem, businesses and society.
A statement from the council emphasised the vision of e-government as an instrument to propel the government’s reformative trajectory and to engender a sense of inclusivity.
By championing the evolution of a digital government and public service, the council envisages a solid foundation for digital adoption and the emergence of a data-centric governance model.
They also stated that the core of digital business is characterised by the strategic deployment of digital technology to re-envision business paradigms, spur product innovation and heighten customer engagement.
The overall aspiration for digital citizens, as detailed by the council, is to optimally harness the momentum of the digital shift, elevate competitive stature vis-a-vis regional counterparts through digital leadership, nurture a reservoir of digital skills across public and private entities and fortify community empowerment.
