UNDP Funded

Feasibility Study on the Opening and Scaling-up of E-Government Data Centre, Gambia

Objective:

Carry out in-depth assessment and analysis of existing computing and network environment in government and to study the feasibility of opening and scaling-up of e-government data centre as a gateway/hub for government network (Gambia GovNet) and integrating e-government services in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Scope:

  1. Assess, analyse and evaluate the current computing and network environment of the government using the following category: infrastructure, software and applications, administrative and management processes, policies, network security, and manpower capacity.
  2. Consider individual future plans of government agencies implementing ICT.
  3. Study the feasibility of opening, scaling-up and integrating network infrastructure, information systems including but not limited to e-Government Data Centre, IFMIS Data Centre, EMIS, etc.
  4. Develop and recommend scalable integrated government network (GovNet) data centre design including configurations, list of equipment and its specifications, manpower structure and relevant policies (operation, security, users, etc.).
  5. Develop and recommend overall network security systems (hardware, software, processes & policies).  Prepare comprehensive feasibility study report. Mention some best practices in African region similar to this project which is worth replicating.
  6. Prepare detailed implementation plan.