The Office of the Prime Minister has announced the establishment of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority.
The new entity which comes into effect today is a consolidation of the operations of eGov Jamaica Limited and the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
The consolidation aims to provide a single authoritative voice and framework to improve ICT service delivery across the public sector.
Established by the ICT Authority Act (2019), the Authority is a statutory body with a broadened mandate including the development and implementation of a national ICT strategy that aligns with Jamaica’s overall development goals.
It will also, among other things, ensure the establishment and enforcement of ICT policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure the effective and efficient use of ICT resources across the Government.
The establishment of the ICT Authority demonstrates the Government’s commitment to change the culture of ICT service delivery in the public sector.
Among other things, it will drive efficiency and innovation, and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.