Write 15 page essay on the topic Delivery of Effective E-Government Systems: The Case of Oman.Download file to see previous pages... Furthermore, although it is known that Oman is relatively richer an

Write 15 page essay on the topic Delivery of Effective E-Government Systems: The Case of Oman.

Furthermore, although it is known that Oman is relatively richer and poverty in this country is unknown, there has been a very recent news report by an international observer (Andy, 2012), that 24.35% of the population are looking for employment. That rate is very high compared to many other countries. Problems like these can be avoided if the people know how to utilize ICT resources and if the government will facilitate the people education and possession of computers or mobile electronic devices. They can easily ask for jobs. And government will find a way to generate opportunities for people looking for jobs. But right now, people in government would have to guess who needs what and where. There may be a mismatch of job opportunities with manpower qualifications which is why many cannot find employment from private enterprises. Perhaps government needs to extend training and development to make them more qualified. Which field of work needs the manpower? What training and development do people need? This information can be determined by E-Government services directly connected to the official representatives of the people in government. ...

It cannot hear or judge cases. A law making body, namely Congress, does the creation or amendment of laws. Congressmen and Congresswomen are also known as the People’s Representatives. They are also elected into office. The third independent body is the Judiciary Branch made of judges who are appointed after being recommended and screened by both the Executive Branch and Congress. Although Oman government has long been under an absolute monarchy since 1650, when the Portuguese who once conquered a part of Oman were driven out, the Sultanate has made it possible for the people to somehow participate in guiding the country to work for aspirations of the people. But the current absolute monarchy began its dynasty “about 250 years ago by Imam Ahmed bin Sa’id Al Bu Said”, the great ancestor of Sultan Qaboos bin Sa’id, according to US Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (2012, par. 21). Prior to Sultan Qaboos, his father Sa’id bin Taymur had ruled a country that was “plagued by endemic disease, illiteracy, and poverty” (par. 17) and insurgency traceable to very restrictive leadership. Reforms were implemented. One of the significant reforms was to establish a Consultative Council whose members came from among the elected representatives from 59 districts of Oman. Through these elected officials, who are supposed to listen to the people they represent and to work for the general welfare of their constituents, the leadership is able to arrive at plans and decisions based on the people’s needs and wants. The Majlis al-Shura (Consultative Council) makes up half of the Oman Council. They can propose, amend, and approve laws of the country for the good of the people.