E-Government in Albania

Abstract

Douglas Engelbart, the inventor of the computer mouse said "The digital revolution is more important than the invention of writing ... ". This expression in the beginning seemed like an exaggeration pleasant, but today it is a reality in every area of life. The Albanian government has initiated a program "Digital Albania" as part of govern program for the period 2009-2013- continued. This program essentially it’s not concerns the use of a computer, database or interfaces website, but above all related to their use to promote effective and democratic governance, improving the educational system, information and services that the government provides to its citizens. In Albanian conditions, this initiative is a huge undertaking that requires titanic effort to succeed with the right pace. They have been and are great difficulties after such an effort requires particularly more energy, time and money. It has sought and continues investment major in human resources, the adoption of appropriate legal framework, in planning and establishment of appropriate institutional structures, investment direct technology, etc. Of course Albania continues have shortcomings communication between politics, business, education and producers technology. This is partly due to traditional roles various interest groups, but also due to the fact that Albania did not inherit any tradition, not only technology, but also the potential impact of technology on organizational development and all major industries.

DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2016.v5n3s1p456