The e-Government agency have the following responsibilities:
- Develop and administer the implementation of ICT policies, rules and guidelines in the public services;
- Regulate development and application of ICT in the public services;
- Give effect to policy directives and other decisions made by the Government in relation to ICT in the public service;
- Establish frameworks to facilitate and co-ordinate accessibility of e-Government services;
- Advise relevant authority and any public institution on the appropriate utilization of ICT in the administration and public services delivery;
- Establish, manage and maintain shared and central e-Government systems and services;
- Establish and maintain the open data system for public use;
- Harmonize and coordinate e-Government interventions, developments and systems in the public service;
- Establish and maintain registers of e-Government systems and services;
- establish and maintain records of ICT experts, recommend benefits, and coordinate their allocation in the public service;
- Supervise e-Government projects performed by public institutions;
- Establish monitoring and evaluation system for assessing performance of the e-Government;
- Certify the compliance of information systems with the requirements for interoperability, safety and security
- Exercise powers under the convention and treaties adopted by the Government on matters relating to e-Government;
- Conduct research and development activities on matters pertaining to e-Government; and
- Perform any other function that may be necessary for the better carrying out of its objectives under this Act.