Bahrain iGA’s live a big hit

Manama : Information and eGovernment Authority’s (iGA) InstaLive broadcast, a first of its kind effort to interact directly with the public, has turned out to a huge hit with the programme receiving more than 4,200 hits until its last day. 

The move forms part of an initiative by the Chief Executive  Mohammed Ali Al Qaed to present a new framework to enhance the communication between citizens and government officials. 

“iGA blog and its modern approach has followed the directions of  His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, which emphasizes the importance of direct communication and interaction with the citizens,” said Al Qaed

The interaction through iGA’s Instagram account @iGABahrain and the national portal bahrain.bh began on August 2nd and continued until August 22 as part of the move launched by iGA. 

About 400 people viewed the broadcast. The topic of the discussion “eServices and eTransformation Projects” received many suggestions and queries, a statement by the iGA said. 

The comments, according to iGA, were answered in a timely manner or transferred to the relevant departments to publish the response later.

Al Qaed added that iGA might reactivate the blog if there is a need to introduce its projects and services, or if a new topic emerged in its competence. 

He also urged the public to send suggestions regarding the topics of interest to discuss through “Tawasul App” available on eGovernment App Store bahrain.bh/apps.