[{"bbox": [85, 198, 400, 229], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.5 The Intervention Logic"}, {"bbox": [85, 243, 1145, 349], "category": "Text", "text": "The underlying intervention logic for this action is that it will work through 2 interrelated areas: creating an enabling environment for digital transformation through e-governance and supporting digitalisation and e-government in the area of public financial management. The synergy between these two areas will pave the way for an improved business environment and investment climate:"}, {"bbox": [85, 375, 1145, 457], "category": "Text", "text": "(i) Developing Guatemala's e-governance strategy will facilitate supporting investment projects that promote the digitalisation of public administration and public services for citizens and the private sector; and promoting the needed enabling environment, including regulatory frameworks, norms and standards."}, {"bbox": [85, 482, 1145, 668], "category": "Text", "text": "(ii) Supporting digitalisation and e-government initiatives to update and expand the country's public financial management (PFM) systems, which will improve the quality, transparency and accountability of public spending and budgeting (in particular gender- and climate-informed budgeting). Stronger and digitalised PFM systems will pave the way for further improvements in tax administration systems to increase domestic revenue mobilisation and expand fiscal space for much-needed social spending and an enabling environment for investment in infrastructure, which the country needs to boost competitiveness, economic growth and the creation of decent and green jobs. This is needed to effectively roll out the GGIA in Guatemala."}, {"bbox": [85, 693, 208, 721], "category": "Text", "text": "In particular:"}, {"bbox": [85, 736, 1145, 976], "category": "Text", "text": "Specific Objective (Outcome) 1: if the activities in support of the digital government transformation namely reviewing and updating key strategic documents such as the Digital Government Plan (2021-26); along with activities related to the reviewing and drafting of customized legal and policy frameworks aligned with national interests, industry-specific regulations and international good practices are carried out, then GoG will have a strengthened digital governance with improved e-governance practices and enhanced digital services for citizens. As the action will support the change management processes within government and will prepare key stakeholders for the changes brought about by digital transformation and for selected champions to lead implementation within government and public institutions, leading to Guatemala's digital government transformation and improved decision-making through access to accurate and timely information."}, {"bbox": [85, 1000, 1145, 1143], "category": "Text", "text": "Specific Objective (Outcome) 2: if the activities related to the design and implementation of an interoperability framework for the Government of Guatemala including an interoperability pilot project for testing are undertaken then Guatemala will count with a state of the art interoperability framework for e-government. The Government of Guatemala will have increased efficiency in public service delivery; enhanced data exchange and integration among government systems; and will have established data sharing protocols among government agencies."}, {"bbox": [85, 1168, 1145, 1368], "category": "Text", "text": "Specific Objective (Outcome) 3: by providing trainings and technical assistances; conducting awareness-raising actions; creating inclusive digital skills development plans for the public sector as well as to citizens; strengthening institutional capacity and cultivating a deeper comprehension of e-governance and digital transformation. Enhanced capacities in the e-government best practices among public servants, and increased public awareness among citizen groups will be achieved. The enhanced capacity of government officials to effectively utilize digital tools and technologies will increase citizen satisfaction with government services and improve overall governance effectiveness and public service delivery."}, {"bbox": [85, 1384, 1145, 1626], "category": "Text", "text": "Specific Objective (Outcome) 4: By supporting the Ministry of Finance introducing a PFM system diagnostic and reform strategy, increasing PFM governance and sustainability; enhancing capacity for use of PFM intelligence tools; and improving MINFIN's capabilities to protect digital information resources, modernized PFM institutions, processes, digital and information systems, will be in place. These activities collectively contribute to identifying inefficiencies such as, outdated and inefficient PFM processes, fragmented data governance, insufficient fiscal transparency, limited data-driven decision making and cybersecurity vulnerabilities; and at the same time streamlining processes, strengthening governance structures, empowering stakeholders with analytical skills and fortifying cybersecurity measures. Consequently, the PFM ecosystem stands to benefit from optimized resource allocation, enhanced transparency, evidence-based decision-making and heightened data security, thereby fostering"}, {"bbox": [1015, 1679, 1145, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 23 of 38"}]