Mechanism to Support the Localization of E-Government in Libyan Government Institutions “A Descriptive Study of E-Government in Libyan Institutions”

Abstract

Governments and regional and international institutions are rapidly accelerating and competing to localize e-government, whether in developed or developing countries alike. Since its inception as a concept in 1973 in the United States, adopting e-government has become one of the strongest strategies responding to the challenges of the 21st century, which encompass digital spaces, globalization, and the knowledge and information revolution.

In this context, governments and institutions have been striving persistently towards administrative change, transitioning to electronically managing their affairs and reducing the use of paper transactions in all dealings, alongside enabling the execution and monitoring of activities anytime, anywhere, with the required speed and accuracy.

This study aims to introduce the principles and concepts of e-government (providing a theoretical and cognitive framework), identify the challenges and potential obstacles to its implementation, explore the contributions, practices, pioneering, innovative, and successful experiences of some regional and international countries in the field of e-government, and attempt to establish a theoretical framework (mechanism) to support the localization of e-government in Libya.

To achieve this, the study uses a descriptive-analytical approach relying on previous studies, regional and international e-government experiences, and international reports such as those from the United Nations, as well as reviewing relevant literature on the topic.

The study concluded that the e-government project requires a conscious and willing political will for localization, placing it as a governmental vision and strategy. The use of e-government applications must be central to institutional reforms. Implementing e-government and investing effectively in information and communication technology requires restructuring institutions and departments to meet e-government requirements. Additionally, training and qualifying employees to apply e-government, along with increasing awareness among citizens and employees about the importance of e-government implementation, are essential.