QNA
Doha
Qatar has achieved remarkable progress in the UN E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2024 by moving from the 78th place to the 53rd among 193 other countries.
This composite index, published by the Economic and Social Affairs Department of the United Nations, measures the success of governments in using e-services to improve the lives of individuals and companies, in addition to evaluating the comprehensive development of e-governments worldwide.
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), the National Planning Council (NPC), the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), and other government entities, has implemented 29 integrated projects across six main pillars.
This is aimed at positioning Qatar in top rankings within the index by 2030, in line with the objectives of the Digital Agenda 2030 that seeks to develop an advanced, sustainable digital infrastructure and achieve comprehensive digital transformation that enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of online services in Qatar.
This is also an achievement that reflects the ongoing efforts of MCIT to improve the digital infrastructure and boost the efficiency of telecommunications in the country.
Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Government Affairs at MCIT Mashael Ali Al Hammadi said, “Qatar’s achievement of ranking fifth globally in the 2024 E-Government Development Index reflects the joint efforts of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the National Planning Council, and the Communications Regulatory Authority. This four-way collaboration has directly contributed to the qualitative advancement of the country’s digital transformation.“We remain committed to continuing our work with all relevant entities to enhance Qatar’s digital standing on the global stage, in line with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.”
For her part, Director of the Information Systems Department at MoEHE Dr Mona Salem Al Fadhli affirmed that the progress achieved by Qatar in the EGDI for 2024 reflects the impact of the digital initiatives launched by MoEHE across all educational levels. She indicated that such initiatives eased access to educational services and their governance besides providing integrated digital services to students.
Public Relations and Communication Manager at the CRA Engineer Hussain Abdulla Salatt said, “Qatar’s 5th place ranking in the 2024 E-Government Development Index is a clear reflection of CRA’s critical role in shaping the nation’s digital future. By establishing robust regulatory frameworks, we have driven the expansion of advanced telecommunications networks and strengthened digital infrastructure.”
Director of the International Indices Development Department at NPC Maha Ali Al Merekhi said, “Qatar’s achievement of fifth ranking globally in the 2024 E-Government Development Index is the result of our continuous efforts in formulating national policies and strategies that ensure Qatar’s excellence in various international rankings.”
The EGDI report, issued by the UN, assesses the development of governments in 193 countries based on the average score in three main indices, namely OSI, TII and HCI, which reflects the capability of such countries to provide advanced digital services.
