Emphasis on Key Sectors for Reform
- Reforms particularly target fiscal and financial management
- Inclusion of procurement processes
- Improvements in education and manpower service delivery
Role of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
- ICT offers significant opportunities to support and ensure success of administrative reforms
- Wider use and application of ICT recognized as vital for government modernization
Formulation and Endorsement of the Government Information Systems Plan (GISP)
- The National Information Technology Council (NITC) formulated the GISP through consultation with:
- Government agencies
- Private sector
- Local government units
- Academe
- Members of Congress
- GISP serves as blueprint for computerization of vital government operations
- Prioritizes key frontline services for effective governance
Institutional Mergers and Roles
- NITC and Electronic Commerce Promotion Council merged to form Information Technology and Electronic Commerce Council (ITECC)
- ITECC serves as the policy-advisory and implementing body for ICT initiatives
Approval and Adoption of the GISP
- GISP, also known as Philippine Government Online, officially approved and adopted
- Framework and guide for computerization of key frontline and common government services
- Objective to enhance governance and improve bureaucratic efficiency and effectiveness
Mandate for GISP Implementation
- All government agencies, instrumentalities, and local government units required to align computerization projects with GISP priorities
- ITECC tasked to prepare consolidated annual government computerization expenditure program
- This consolidated program to be included in the President's Annual Expenditure Program submitted to Congress
Issuance of Implementing Guidelines
- ITECC authorized to issue necessary guidelines to implement the Executive Order
Repealing Clause
- All orders, directives, issuances, resolutions, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance