PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has emphasised that the introduction of the Cabinet electronic system (e-Cabinet) will help enhance performance and greatly improve efficiency in serving the public.

He explained that the improvements in the e-Cabinet system will greatly reduce paper usage in government meetings, particularly in Cabinet sessions.

Majaliwa made the remarks yesterday during the closing session of a working meeting for ministers and deputy ministers on the use of the e-Cabinet in Dodoma.

He said the shift is expected to address challenges such as delays in information flow, high printing costs and the risk of losing important documents.

The Prime Minister further stated that this initiative aligns with the goals of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who has consistently emphasised the importance of embracing technological innovations to streamline government operations.

“The 2023 results of the benchmarking for the Government Technical Maturity Index revealed that Tanzania ranks third among African nations. We congratulate President Samia for her leadership and wish her continued success in driving innovations that benefit our country,” Majaliwa said.

He noted that the adoption of the e-Cabinet system is part of the government's broader efforts to equip Ministers and public servants with modern skills needed to manage government activities and services effectively.

He also highlighted that the introduction of the e-Cabinet system is in line with Articles 102 and 103 of the CCM 2020 Election Manifesto, which directs the government to fully leverage science, technology, and innovation in driving economic growth.

This, he said, is crucial to achieving a competitive, inclusive, and industrial-led middle-income economy.

Dr Doto Biteko, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, praised the experts from the E-government Agency (EGA) for their role in successfully delivering the training.

“We believe this training has provided us with a comprehensive understanding of the system,” he said.

George Simbachawene, Minister of State in the President’s Office-Public Service Management and Good Governance, also underscored the importance of the training, noting that it is part of the government’s ongoing plan to adopt the electronic Cabinet system.

He also credited EGA for their continued expertise and leadership in the initiative.