Bhutan e-Government Master Plan EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Royal Government of Bhutan towards the achievement Communications collaboration of Gross (MoIC), with the (RGoB) National which helms Government recognises Happiness. the promotion Ministries, the The of autonomous value that ICT can bring Ministry of Information ICT in Bhutan, agencies, worked corporations and in and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) to develop the e-Government Masterplan for the Kingdom of Bhutan. It is the first time that the Ministry embarked on a holistic approach to eGov planning guided by the development philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH). The e-Government Masterplan seeks to drive social and economic development through ICT in the 11" Five-Year Plan (11F YP). It provides a coherent and holistic view of the ICT strategies, initiatives and projects that the RGoB will undertake over the next 5 years. To ensure effective implementation, it is required structure, including setting up of eGov MoIC as a key coordination agent of the to drive committee Program effective meetings initiatives across all government agencies. to institutionalize an e Gov Management governance. and manage The Office (PMO) Office effective will Governance within DITT, ensure implementation smooth of ICT