F. ICT for Good Governance 124. The efficient administration of government is a high priority for the Government. The greater use of ICT offers a significant opportunity to enhance governance, including through the introduction of systems for online access to Government information, services and goods. ICT Objective 3 Utilize ICT at all levels of government to promote good governance and facilitate the efficient administration of government and delivery of public services throughout Solomon Islands. Iusim ict lo ol lefol gavman fo hem promotim gud gavanens an fasilitetim gud administretin blo gavman and dilifam oketa sefisis evriwea lo Solomon aelens. Issues 125. The eighth development objective under the National Development Strategy is to “improve governance and order at national, provincial and community levels, and strengthen links at all levels.” Governance is defined by the World Bank as “the exercise of political authority and the use of institutional resources to manage society’s problems and affairs.” In the present setting, “good governance” is considered as embracing the efficient and effective performance of all functions of government, including the maintenance of law and order, and the efficient administration of justice. The use of ICT in providing public services not only improves transparency and governance, but can also generate economic benefits, for example by improving tax administration and collection.41 (The government of Singapore estimates that its use of ICT returns USD2.70 for every USD1.00 invested.42) 126. Solomon Islands continues to grapple with governance issues, including:  Slowness and low efficiency in Government responses to citizens’ requests and needs; 41 World Bank “ICT and MDGs: A World Bank Group Perspective” (2003) p 31. Kenny C “The Internet and Economic Growth in LDCs – A Case of Managing Expectations?” WIDER Discussion Paper No 2002/75. 42 Page | 43 Solomon Islands National ICT Policy