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Over the past decade, digital transformation has become a central pillar of public sector reform globally, with increasing recognition of its potential to enhance service delivery, transparency, and citizen engagement. The 2024 United Nations E-Government Survey highlights significant progress among Member States in expanding online public services and strengthening digital infrastructure. However, the report also underscores persistent disparities between regions, particularly among Small Island Developing States (SIDS), where legislative, infrastructural, and capacity gaps hinder the realization of full e-Government potential.
The Solomon Islands exemplify both the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in the SIDS context. In June 2024, the Government launched its draft National Digital Transformation Policy, articulating a vision for inclusive digital growth and alignment with national, regional, and international development goals. The policy emphasizes strengthening institutional capacity, developing digital infrastructure, ensuring accessibility, and fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration.
In response to the Government’s formal request for technical assistance, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), proposes a targeted capacity development initiative to enhance the skills and knowledge of public servants in the Solomon Islands in e-Government assessment and digital policy implementation.