Operations: Public Sector Digital Transformation

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A regional government wants to digitize 100% of its citizen services (permits, licenses, taxes) by 2027. They are currently at 20%. 1. What are the main 'bottlenecks' in public sector digital transformation? 2. How do you prioritize which services to digitize first? 3. How do you measure success beyond 'cost savings'?

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1. Bottlenecks: Legacy IT infrastructure, data silos between departments, lack of digital literacy among staff, and stringent procurement laws that favor low-cost rather than high-innovation vendors. 2. Prioritization: Use a 2x2 Matrix: 'Citizen Impact' vs. 'Ease of Implementation.' High-volume, low-complexity tasks like 'Parking Permit Renewals' or 'Property Tax Payments' should be prioritized to build momentum and show 'Quick Wins.' 3. Success Metrics: 'Customer Satisfaction Score' (CSAT) for citizens, 'Processing Time' reduction (e.g., from 10 days to 10 minutes), and 'Inclusion Rate' (ensuring non-digital citizens are not left behind). Recommendation: Adopt a 'Cloud-First' and 'API-First' approach to allow different departments to talk to each other. Use a 'Human-Centered Design' team to ensure the interface is usable for elderly populations.

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