Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received today, Sunday, representatives of the global leader in the field of software (SAP), and during the meeting, the company’s executive summary of a roadmap for digital transformation in Iraq was discussed.
Al-Sudani stressed during the meeting, according to a statement from his office, that Iraq has gone through decades in which it has suffered from wars and siege, which caused it to be cut off from the world in a sensitive period of technological development and the launch of the current digital stage, which prompted the government to pay great attention to digital transformation at the state level, and a high-level committee was formed headed by Al-Sudani personally and the membership of ministers and heads of relevant authorities, to determine the priorities that enable the country to launch strongly in this field, indicating the start of a comprehensive review of what has been achieved, with the aim of strengthening what is right and building on it.
The roadm
ap presented by SAP aims to enhance governance, drive economic growth, and improve public services through strategic implementation of digital technologies, conduct a general assessment of the country’s digital infrastructure and workforce skills, strategic planning in critical sectors such as healthcare and education, and work with the government to address various challenges, in order to enhance cybersecurity measures, and enhance digital awareness across all age groups.
The company’s solutions will simplify processes, enhance citizen engagement, increase transparency in infrastructure and transportation sectors, support smart city initiatives, and create jobs, leading to improved public services, and ensuring digital inclusion for all citizens.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency