Expression of Interest For Supporting The Foundations And Enablers Of E-Government In The Republic Of Iraq

Expression of Interest are invited for Supporting the Foundations and Enablers of E-Government in the Republic of Iraq The Government of Iraq (GOI) is committed to advancing digital transformation to promote economic growth and job creation through the development of robust, reliable, efficient, and secure digital solutions. The World Banks 2022 Digital Government Readiness Assessment (DGRA) report assesses Iraqs e-government through nine pillars, identifying strengths and weaknesses with actionable recommendations. Furthermore, the 2021 Iraq Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program (InfraSAP) report offers insights for the prioritization of investments in the digital sector to build sustainable infrastructure and enhance private-sector participation. The World Bank seeks a qualified vendor with expertise in digital transformation to: (i) support the World Bank in leveraging best practices for the application of the DGRAs priority recommendations, and (ii) assist the World Bank in developing the analytical foundations and enablers for e-government initiatives in the Republic of Iraq. Key activities and deliverables include: Activity 1: Application of the DGRAs priority recommendations (1) National vision and strategy for e-government, (2) Stakeholder engagement workshops and communication/consultation around e-government, (3) Alignment of digital government with the National Reform Agenda, and (4) Deployment planning and prioritization of digital reforms and activities. Activity 2: Foundations and enablers of e-government · (1) Data hosting and cloud readiness assessment report with recommendations, (2) Digital ID Diagnostic and Use Cases report, (3) Assessment report on the ecosystem for trusted data sharing in Iraq, (4) Review of the legal, regulatory and data governance framework for digital transformation, and (5) Stakeholder consultation workshops related to data hosting, digital public infrastructure (i.e., digital ID, e-signature, trusted data sharing), and legal and regulatory reforms. Local presence and/or ability to travel frequently to Iraq (especially Baghdad) is a must. Tender Link : https://wbgeprocure-rfxnow.worldbank.org/rfxnow/public/advertisement/3940/view.html