KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN eGOVERNMENT STRATEGY 2016 eGOVERNMENT AUTHORITY REFINED OPERATING MODEL To support the rollout of the new eGov strategy, the target operating model for eGA, has also been refined via a framework of 6 clear dimensions, addressing operational scope, people, processes, governance, performance management, and technology. OPERATIONAL SCOPE SERVICE OFFERING MANDATE DELIVERY MODEL PEOPLE PROCESSES GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE BUSINESS INTERACTION MODEL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK ARCHITECTURE STANDARDS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE DECISION RIGHTS KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS APPLICATIONS CAPABILITIES SUPPORT CONTROL/AUDIT FRAMEWORK PERFORMANCE REPORTING MECHANISM INFRASTRUCTURE eGovernment Authority’s Operating Model Framework figure 7 eGOVERNMENT AUTHORITY’S STRATEGIC DIRECTION To support the eGov program going forward, eGA will play four main roles: it will be the eGov strategist, the IT policy and standard setter, the service transformation facilitator and the strategic incubator. In that respect, and over the next few years, eGA will start enabling entities to gradually take on the responsibility for more and more eService transformation. eGOV STRATEGY DEFINITION AND MANAGEMENT eGOV AND IT POLICY AND STANDARDS SETTING AND MONITORING • • • • • Set and refine eGov & IT related policies and standards • Educate concerned entities on eGov & IT related policies and standards • Monitor and report adherence to eGov & IT related policies and standards to the SCICT Develop and refresh the eGov strategy Drive the eGov Programme and coordinate all its related efforts Monitor the progress of eGov programme implementation Communicate eGov programme goals and progress and ensure awareness and usage uptake of eServices • Be informed of Government entities IT programmes and budgets eGA eSERVICE TRANSFORMATION FACILITATION STRATEGIC INCUBATION • On behalf of other entities, design and drive the implementation and operation of key foundational eGov components/services until they mature and can be completely transferred to such entity • Setup and manage an innovation fund to solicit innovative eGov related solutions from the market • Set the agenda for the deployment of Government eServices • Oversee and drive implementation of high priority eServices as per prioritised master plan and in coordination with entities • Drive revenue generation through eGov • Develop a service transformation toolkit to enable entities to transform their eServices on their own or with the help of a third party Future Main Roles of eGovernment Authority figure 12 19

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