7 - Targeted Strategic Initiatives Table 7.1: Digital Identity Management Initiative – Primary Programs Table 7.1: Digital Identity Management Initiative – Primary Programs Output 62 63 Activities 7.2 Arabic Digital Content Initiative Programs Establishment of the National Committee for Digital Identity Management Creation of an administrative and legal framework for digital identity management through amendment of current policies and laws Identification of the responsibilities of government and the private sector in digital identity management and protection Analysis of digital identity management systems and procedures in automated government systems Drafting of an executive plan for digital identity management Legal framework and policies for digital identity management Analysis of current digital identity management systems Executive plan for digital identity management National strategy for digital identity management Incorporation of Digital Identity Data in the National Identity Number Database Upgrading of the national identity number database through inclusion of biometric data to facilitate and secure citizens’ transactions with government authorities Enhanced national identity number database Linking of National Databases to the National Identity Number Database Inclusion of national identity numbers in national database entries, and linking of national databases to the national identity number database, facilitating verification and auditing of data Government Efficiency Enhancement Program Use of information systems to raise efficiency in the distribution of subsidized items, in priority products, including diesel, gasoline and energy distribution Automation of the tax collection cycle, covering registration, collection, complaints and follow-up Simplification of the tax collection process through provision of multiple payment methods, including in person or via the internet Simplification of the system to determine real estate taxes through the establishment of an inventory of housing units and their tax value based on monthly and annual electricity consumption Digital Identity Management Strategy Development Program Information systems supporting subsidy provision National database integrity Information systems supporting subsidy provision Information systems that reduce government spending and allow for more efficient collection of various taxes MCIT and the ICT sector in Egypt consider the support of Arabic digital content on the internet, a top priority that allows the internet to reach more Arabic-speaking communities around the world, and hence preserving and promoting Arab heritage and identity for coming generations. These efforts are of great importance given that Arabic online content is estimated to constitute only about 1% to 1.5% of the global totals. The Arabic content industry includes hardcopy and soft copy outputs, all forms of media, culture, service and communication products such as books, musical recordings, databases, newspapers and magazines, heritage documents, multimedia, software, governmental documents, scientific publishing, radio and personal programs, product catalogues, business activity documents, photo banks, patents, etc. Hence it is an integrated industrial process, information building industry and a structuring of its investment as per user needs. MCIT works to develop the Arabic digital content industry in Egypt in cooperation with local, regional and international organizations such as the Arab League, ESCWA, UNESCO, the International Telecommunication Union in addition to stakeholders from the private sector, government and civil society. Description: The Arabic Digital Content Initiative aims at enhancing Arabic digital content production and promoting its use in order to support human and social development, facilitate Egypt’s transition to a knowledge-based society, and preserve and promote Arab and Islamic heritage and identity. This requires the establishment of a strong digital content industry, providing content in written, audio and visual formats accessible through various channels, and the development and enrichment of creative Arabic digital content. The initiative involves cooperation between Arab countries to integrate efforts in the development of Arabic digital content, share resources, experience and expertise, and avoid duplication of efforts. The primary objectives of this initiative are: Establishing a national strategy with a clear vision and objectives to enrich and digitize Arabic content, promote creativity in the Arabic digital content industry, and develop indicators to monitor and evaluate progress Promoting the creation and dissemination of public sector information/ open government data Promoting the digitization industry and developing an easily replicable model for content creation Providing a suitable legislative and regulatory environment to protect Arabic content Promoting research and development in the field of Arabic language technology Promoting the development of tools to enrich Arabic content and the improvement of infrastructure through use of advanced technologies Promoting translation into Arabic of scientific and technological content from developed countries in order to increase access to knowledge, expertise and experience