E-Governance in Pakistan & the Role of NADRA Databases

Abstract

This thesis on “E-Governance in Pakistan & the Role of NADRA Databases” provides an in depth discussion on the situation of E-Government in Pakistan. Egovernment refers to the delivery of information and services online via the Internet. Many governmental units across the world have embraced the digital revolution and placed a wide range of materials on the web, from publications to databases. The thesis starts with Introduction, which acquaints the reader with the significance, organization and research methodology chosen for the thesis. Then a brief background on EGovernment in Pakistan is given and the term itself is discussed in detail. Literature review helps to understand the important perceptions associated with E-Government. Then there is a section about E-Government in Pakistan in which the strategic roadmap for E-Government has been discussed. This chapter details the strategy chosen by the GoP for the implementation of an e-government programme. There is also a brief overview of the Electronic Government Directorate (EGD) of Pakistan. Then there is a chapter on NADRA and how its databases are supporting the implementation of egovernment in Pakistan. Some other projects started by NADRA to promote good governance in Pakistan are also discussed. Furthermore, in the end the study offers a set of recommendations for the implementation of a successful e-government programme in Pakistan.