Iraq is one of the countries that have yet to free themselves from the shackles
of paper-based bureaucracy. Institutions in Iraq are still managed using
traditional methods involving physical paperwork, handwritten signatures,
and manual processes, which consume significant effort, time, and resources.
The estimated expenditure on material supplies for government institutions
in the 2023 budget is over 12 trillion dinars, which includes paper, ink,
printing, stationery, and more. The use of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) is essential to improve and enhance the pillars of good
governance, where citizens are at the center of the vision for digital
transformation.

Reducing Government Spending through E-Governance