NA deputies raise questions on e-government building
The building of e-government was among the hot topics raised by National Assembly deputies for Cabinet members during the question-and-answer session on October 31 as part of their ongoing sixth session.
Bui Thanh Tung, a deputy of Hai Phong city, raises his query at the question-and-answer session on October 31 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The building of e-government was among the hot topics raisedby National Assembly deputies for Cabinet members during thequestion-and-answer session on October 31 as part of their ongoing sixthsession.
Bui ThanhTung, a representative from the northern city of Hai Phongsaid that over the years, the Government has drastically directed the buildingof e-government, especially through the launching of online public services atlevels 3 and 4 in line with administrative reform.
However,the implementation of digitalisation and the building of specific database andshared data systems have been slow and incoherent, affecting the efficiency ofe-government operations, he noted, asking for further clarification on thereasons behind the situation and possible solutions.
Minister-Chairmanof the Government Office Mai Tien Dung replied that the building of the e-governmentmodel towards a digital government and economy is an obvious global trend.
Over thepast few years, the Party, State, and Government have paid particular attentionto the application of information technology and the building of e-governmentin State administrative agencies, as well as in providing services to peopleand enterprises.
Dungpointed to a number of achievements in the work, including the issuance of anumber of documents and solutions towards developing national database systemson enterprise management and social insurance; and the supply of a number ofonline public services at levels 3 and 4 such as business registration, tax,customs, and social insurance declaration.
However, healso highlighted the need for the completion of legal institutions andregulations on data sharing and personal information security and archives,along with those on finance resources for related projects.
MinisterDung revealed that the Prime Minister has decided to form a National Committeeon E-Government, while assigning ministries and sectors to build the legalfoundation and framework of the e-government with absolute network safety.–VNA
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Bui Thanh Tung, a deputy of Hai Phong city, raises his query at the question-and-answer session on October 31 (Photo: VNA) 
