Harvard professors present executive education on global e-government best practice tailored to the Middle East

This program highlights ways in which technology is being used to streamline processes and drive large scale change in the public sector across the globe, using case studies customised to the Middle East region.

Mohammed Al Gergawi, Secretary General of the Executive Council of Dubai said, "E-Government is an appropriate topic for the DSG's first executive education program held in cooperation with Harvard's J.F. Kennedy School of Government.

"Information technology has a critical role to play in the evolution of governments and the public sector," said Mr. Al Gergawi. "It is no longer appropriate to leave major technology decisions to IT departments - leaders themselves must have a good appreciation of the concepts involved and the potential hurdles they may face. This program will provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to apply the lessons learned in their own countries."

The Harvard-certificated program to be conducted from 26-30 March 2005, is aimed at the most senior levels of government and policy making, and will be attended by ministers, undersecretaries, director generals and governors from across the region as well as senior advisors in government departments. The course will use the famous Harvard Case Study Method, transferring knowledge and tools to the top echelon of the public sector of the region

Harvard experts will work with course participants to assess the global e-government experience and how it can be applied to the Middle East region. The internationally recognised program combines lectures on selected topics with indepth case studies, highlighting real life experiences and challenges faced by organisations and governments around the world.