Draft 2010-2014 CARICOM eGovernement Strategy

Fellow citizens of CARICOM, I am delighted that the 2010 -2014 CARICOM
eGovernment Strategy has been created.

Through a collaborative process stakeholders of the region have come
together to forge a strategy which clearly articulates a Vision, Goals and Strategic

Initiatives for transforming the delivery of public services through eGovernment in region.

We must never lose sight of the fact that despite the capacity and the
complexity of the technology used in eGovernment, the fundamental reason for engaging in those activities is to improve the quality of service to the public.

Although the technology is undeniably powerful and e" cient, it is the people
who use and manage the technology that will determine the
ultimate impact on the lives of citizens, and residents of this region.
I note with satisfaction that the process that resulted in the development of the strategy was consultative and participatory ensuring that the views of
stakeholders in# uence the activities laid out in the Strategy.
I am also pleased that the Strategy embraces ongoing national initiatives in ICT and eGovernment and seeks to support and enhance them into a cohesive regional framework.

I encourage all stakeholders to review the strategy with the seriousness and
commitment that such an important document deserves. I also encourage all
stakeholders to recognize the bene$ ts that can be derived from adopting the Strategy as a pillar of Public Sector Transformation in the region.