Success Story
The case of Postal Office department successfully adopting the e-governance (“Tool For Transformation” SPOTLIGHT April 13, 2007) concept could be an eye-opener to all of us. This shows how the technology of the 21 st century can benefit our country. In the cover story, it is mentioned that slowly and steadily all government offices and even courts are adopting e-governance. It is good to note that the Supreme Court has started good website through which one can know about case lists. Ultimately, any technology has to benefit the general public if it is to be deemed successful.
Hira Tuladhar
Old Baneshwore
Technological Innovations
The cover story “Tool For Transformation” (SPOTLIGHT April 13, 2007) has pointed out the significance and utility of adopting newer technological innovations to improve the nature of governance of the country like Nepal. Of course, in the 21 st century when rest of the world is reaping dividends of IT revolution, Nepal cannot remain aloof from the changing times. Sooner than later, Nepal will have to adapt to the innovations. We cannot say that we will make do with the existing technologies and not embrace new ones. As such, it is good to know that Nepal government is also working with donor partners to introduce the concept of e-governance.
Sita Mainali
Battisputali
Unclear Answer
The cover story “Tool For Transformation” (SPOTLIGHT April 13, 2007) states that Nepal can also reduce poverty by adopting the e-governance. This, however, is not clear. How the adoption of e-governance reduces poverty? Nepal is known as a country of villages. When these villages lack basic amenities like health and education, it is preposterous to imagine that they will be able to log on to the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). When the people are illiterate, how can they be able to use the computers in villages? Don’t we need to first carry out campaigns for promoting basic computer literacy?
Kalyan Sharma
Bhatbhateni
Train The Bureaucracy
Before the concept of e-governance can be materialized (“Tool For Transformation” SPOTLIGHT April 13, 2007), it is essential to train the bureaucrats – junior as well as senior officials – on the basics of computer and ICT. At present, the method of selecting civil servants in the country is very old and outdated. The Public Service Commission (PSC) should update its curriculum and include computer education. And the selected bureaucrats should be given intensive training on the concepts of ICT and how the e-governance can be utilized to improve the efficiency of service-delivery. If these things are done then the e-governance will prove to be boon for the country.
Seema Rai
Hattisar
Importance In Record Keeping
The significance of using e-governance in offices such as Land Revenue (“Tool For Transformation” SPOTLIGHT April 13, 2007) cannot be exaggerated. Currently, these government offices are keeping their records in a very haphazard manner. One cannot get access to proper records on time as the employees take a long time to locate the records. The paper documents are also affected by dust, rodents, water and other problems. If all these records can be kept and stored in computers, that would make it quite easier. Offices like department of transport, which issues driving licenses, administration offices will benefit tremendously from the use of computers.
Kiran Basnet
Sanepa
SAARC Story
The article “Walk The Talk” (SPOTLIGHT April 13) rightly pointed out that it is now the time for the regional leaders to start implementing their promises. After two decades of being in existence, the SAARC must now start delivering SAARC dividends to the people of the region. The people of the region must start feeling that SAARC is working for their benefit. Otherwise, they will start forgetting about this regional association altogether. Even though countries from all over the world have shown interest in this regional grouping, the SAARC leaders themselves have not risen to the occasion.
Dinesh KC
Satdobato
