E-Readiness

E-readiness refers to the level of preparedness and capacity of individuals, organizations, and societies to effectively use and benefit from information and communication technologies (ICT). The objectives of e-readiness encompass a range of goals aimed at maximizing the potential of ICT for development and progress.

E-Readiness defines an “e-ready community” as one of the following:

• High-speed access in a competitive market.
• Constant access and application of ICTs in schools, government offices, businesses, healthcare facilities and homes;
• User privacy and online security
• Government policies that are “favorable to promoting connectedness and use of the network.

E-Readiness: Domains and CLusters

Evolutionary Stages in E-Governance

E-governance evolves gradually from the simplest levels to advanced levels and the evolution may not be the same in all cases.

Stage 1: Use of E-mail and setting up of internal networking

Stage 2: Creation of Intranet infrastructure for access to internal activities

Stage 3: Allowing public access to information through the internet

Stage 4: Allowing 2-way interactive information through internet holders to enable internet-enabled transactions (including financial transactions)

Stage 5: Allowing online transactions by the citizens

Stage 6: Enriching digital democracy

Stage 7: Electronically integrated or joined government with Legislature and Judiciary.