Private Sector Participation in Reviewing the Sustainability Guidelines for Information Technology
Starting Date: 26/03/2025
Closing Date: 16/05/2025
Participation Summary
Topic
This digital consultation aims to engage the private sector in reviewing the Sustainability Guidelines for Digital Services (Information Technology) before its final approval. The goal is to collect opinions and feedback from stakeholders to ensure its alignment with government requirements and sector needs. As part of the Ministry of Finance's efforts to promote digital sustainability practices, reduce environmental impact, and enhance operational efficiency, this consultation will gather insights from private sector stakeholders. The feedback will help ensure the guidelines incorporate innovation, environmental responsibility, and sector-specific sustainability best practices.
Objective
Ensuring the alignment of the sustainability guidelines for digital services (Information Technology) with the requirements of the private sector.
Reviewing and enriching the guidelines based on international best practices.
Enhancing digital sustainability practices through advanced environmental and technical standards.
Supporting innovation and technological development in the IT sector.
Contributing to the UAE's national agenda for sustainability and digital transformation.
Expected decision as a result of this consultation
Study the feedback from the private sector and revise the draft sustainability guidelines for digital services in accordance with the approved procedures.
Approve the final version of the guidelines following the review process.
Strengthen collaboration between government entities and the private sector for effective implementation of digital sustainability principles.
Outcome And Impact
:Based on the private sector's feedback on the review of the Sustainability Guidelines for Digital Services, the Ministry of Finance adopted most of the key suggestions or considered them positively. The most notable points include:
• Providing comprehensive training programs and workshops for the private sector.
• Establishing effective communication channels with stakeholders to share updates and information.
• Offering training programs on the new platform.
• Regular updates to the guidelines.
• Allocating incentives for institutions committed to applying digital sustainability principles.
The Ministry demonstrated great openness and flexibility to facilitate compliance, especially for small and medium enterpris.