Title:	NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS & IMPLICATIONS IN EGOVERNANCE
Author(s):	Yogesh Chandra Srivastava, Narjis Shahzad, Abhishek Srivastava
ISBN:	978-989-8533-48-7
Editors:	Piet Kommers and Pedro Isaías
Year:	2016
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	National identification, eGovernance, social security, citizen engagement, developing nations, sustainability.
Type:	Full Paper
First Page:	147
Last Page:	155
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	The recent turn of events after 9/11 has led to a changing rationale around National Identification systems. Even citizens of those countries such as the US and UK, who had been staunch opponents of identification systems have conceded to great extent on the need of such a system in recent years. From a sustainability view point, there are large scale Economic and Social impact to the countries that are planning or currently undergoing implementation of such a system. In 2007, there were over 43 countries across the world, either developed or less developed that have implemented such system or are in the process of doing so. Today there are approximately 103 countries that have deployed some kind of government issued identification system. When large scale deployment of such system that incur substantial costs in the range billions of dollars, require a supporting legal policy, social acceptance, and have deep impact on human liberties, the sustainable aspects of such schemes require critical attention. This paper discusses the National Identification Program in the following aspects: A critical analysis from the Technical, Commercial, Organizational and Social (TCOS) model of implementing such system; Managing stakeholder relationships and its importance in the success of this system; The resource advantage argument that favors implementation of such a program by nations; Differences in viewing the problem and the continuation of sustainability debate between the developed and the developing nations eGovernance has been evolving over the decade. Having acknowledged the presence of web and conveying relevant information to the public i.e the Information stage, the next stage of Interaction has given the citizens the ability to deal with the government saving time and making relationships. In many countries the eGovernance systems have evolved to levels where transactions in their entirety can be competed without having to leave the comfort of one’s home or office. However, if the ultimate goal is to save time, simplifying processes and drive up efficiencies, the challenge of dealing with multiple entities and contacts need to be resolved. Societal and democratic processes cannot be built on anonymity or moving targets. A one point of contact saves money and time as well as boosts the satisfaction of customers along with productivity. National Identification Systems or online systems that can meet such requirements can play an important role in the “Transformation” of eGovernance.
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