Bahrain has advanced its position in eGovernment Development by 36 spots to achieve the 18th place globally, revealed a survey published by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (Undesa).

The United Nations E-Government Survey 2024 shows significant progress in Bahrain’s eGovernment Development Index (EDGI), driven by advanced technical infrastructure and high performance across various sub-indices.

The kingdom ranked 10th globally in the Telecommunications Infrastructure Index (TII), a rise of 55 spots from 2022, thanks to telecom liberalisation and enhanced broadband and fiber internet services.

It advanced to the 18th place in the E-Participation Index, improving by 47 positions, and secured 23rd place globally in the Online Service Index (OSI), a jump of 31 positions, highlighting Bahrain’s advanced technical infrastructure and unified platform for comprehensive eServices and overall digital transformation.

In the Human Capital Index, it reached 32nd place, advancing by 33 positions. This reflects the improvement made in human capital data by the Information & eGovernment Authority, in cooperation with Ministry of Education, as well as the training and certification initiatives by the iGA, including the Technical Development Program launched by the iGA in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour.

Additionally, Manama ranked 13th globally among 193 cities, advancing by 12 positions.

The survey showcased Bahrain's progress in the Online Services Index. This achievement highlights the iGA's continuous efforts to enhance the National Portal, bahrain.bh, and other digital channels, as well as to improve and expand eServices and enrich the user experience.

The United Nations E-Government Survey 2024 serves as a roadmap for Bahrain to advance and strengthen its infrastructure, communications, information technology, and human capital, a statement said. – TradeArabia News Service