7 - Targeted Strategic Initiatives
Table 7.1: Digital Identity Management Initiative – Primary Programs
Table 7.1: Digital Identity Management Initiative – Primary Programs
Output
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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