COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS COUNCIL AND EZGOV EUROPE SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

CBC and EzGov collaborate to deliver e-Government program to Commonwealth countries

LONDON, United Kingdom - January - The Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) and EzGov Europe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see both organisations to working together to deliver electronic service delivery solutions for e-government to Commonwealth countries and other government markets worldwide.

The agreement was made just prior to the recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHoGM), which was held in Malta. The CBC's e-government program is part of the ongoing plan to bridge the digital divide and is aimed at helping countries develop and implement their individual e-government programs at both central and local government level. With this partnership, the CBC will now incorporate EzGov's proven e-Government solutions.

Dr Kaul, Director General of the CBC, said "We are delighted to be working with EzGov" He added, "EzGov has very successfully delivered transformational government solutions in the USA, UK and other countries, and we are very pleased to be able to leverage this experience and expertise for the benefit of the countries we work with."

The Commonwealth is linked in many ways, not least by a shared language, shared legal and accounting standards and shared culture. Many Commonwealth countries (such as Australia, Britain, Canada, India, Singapore and Malaysia) have significant experience of implementing very successful e-government initiatives that have been delivered in conjunction with private sector technology companies. There are significant benefits and opportunities for the Commonwealth and for the private sector to collaborate on e-government delivery programs, encompassing the key areas of policy, people and infrastructure.

Already today e-government is proving that it can help public administrations to become more productive and offer personalised services for all, in an open and transparent way. The CBC and EzGov partnership will help governments realise the advantages of e-Government - through open, scalable and flexible solutions.

"EzGov's proven technology, flexibility in product architecture and their experience in working with the large scale transaction requirements of central and local governments were key driving factors behind the decision to work with EzGov." said Anoop Singh, Director of CBC Technologies - the CBC's technology division which works with many national and regional governments on creating best value Public Private Partnerships for international technology projects.

Frank Moyer, President of EzGov Europe, said, "We are delighted about this very strategic partnership. By sharing our best practices and experiences with the CBC, we will be able to help the CBC achieve their ambitious goals for bridging the digital divide within the Commonwealth."

About the Commonwealth Business Council
The Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) was established by the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 1997 to involve the private sector in the promotion of trade and investment. The CBC is the trade and investment arm of the Commonwealth, a voluntary group of 53 nations working together on shared objectives including culture, trade, and development. The CBC acts as a bridge for co-operation between business and government, concentrating on efforts to help remove barriers to trade, mobilise investment between countries, foster a good environment for business and investment, and facilitate the engagement of the private sector in initiatives, particularly in emerging markets and developing countries. www.cbcglobelink.org

About EzGov Europe
EzGov Europe is a leading solutions company that enhances productivity and service through the delivery of e-government solutions. The company offers a proven, flexible, and secure software solution that enables the rapid automation of government business processes and delivers a substantial return on investment. EzGov Europe's pioneering work in major UK central agencies, such as HM Revenue and Customs and Department of Works and Pensions, has enabled the company to become a market leader in delivering complex online services for the UK government. EzGov Europe has its central office in London and has offices in Amsterdam, Atlanta and Brussels. Visit EzGov Europe's website at www.ezgoveurope.com.