Enhancing the Government’s Data Management Capabilities

If data management is to be successful, focus will need to be placed on the deployment of qualified personnel, the utilisation of sound methodologies, and the implementation of new technologies.

There are many actions government agencies can take to enhance data management as well as overcome the consequences of poor data quality.

1. Discover how the collected information will be utilised. What will you use the collected data for? Are new products and services surfacing that could potentially have a significant impact on your required data? For instance, do you only require address data or are you planning on expanding communications to other mediums like phone or email? Making the primary use of your data clear guarantees that you are gathering the right information from the start.

2. What’s missing? Study the information you already have to find what data may be missing. What concerns does your agency care most about? How do you transmit these concerns to your citizens? For instance, a local council can study its citizen’s payment history and service-use to make educated guesses about future choices. Blended with geodemographic data profiling and lifestyle, local councils can more efficiently create new services and enhance communication efforts with citizens.

3. What is the quality of your existing data? Study your current data to get a better understanding of how efficiently your existing processes are operating to gather and maintain accurate information. Do you have more than one entry for the same address or person? How many unfinished records exist in your system? Are the entries updated and verified often? Once the data has been studied for quality, it will be easier to discover where the process is failing.

4. If data is consistently degrading, deploy new processes. Processes need to be created and implemented to gather, clean, and manage information in a fail-proof and future-minded manner. Don’t just plan for today when creating these systems; think of how you may need to gather and use data in the future.

5. Put technology to work. Technology makes the giant task of data integrity verification, both at the entry point as well as the complete life of the data, much simpler. There are tools that standardise information input and verify its integrity at the entry point, tools for cleaning an in-place database by comparing address information with Australia Post’s Postal Address File, and even tools that categorise your database based on geodemographic information or lifestyle.

6. Study your progress to help guarantee that new technologies, policies, and procedures are delivering improvements and ROIs. It is important to study data quality performance and improvements on a indefinite basis. This will also provide you with the chance to discover areas that could use improvement or how new technological innovations may be able to further improve data quality.

Conclusion

One of the government’s core functions is to supply citizens with services in an efficient and affordable manner. These services can be anything from the protection of children’s welfare to the provision of recycling bins and other miscellaneous items to households. Without updated and accurate databases, governments will not be capable of fulfilling their main purpose and will be in danger of failing in important areas like risk management, fraud prevention, public safety, and guarantee citizen’s privacy. It is, therefore, essential that government data centres double their efforts to create and maintain efficient data management processes.

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Enjoy a thrilling Desert Safari

Most of us think of a Safari as a leisurely trip across the African Savannah to catch a glimpse of the Big Five; the Middle East however, has a slightly different take on the idea.

Racing across the desert in a professionally driven (thank goodness) 4×4, a Desert Safari shows the wilderness of Abu Dhabi in a totally different light. You’ll have the opportunity to stop at a Bedouin camp, enjoy sand boarding or even take a camel ride.

Soak up the atmosphere at The Yas Marina Grand Prix circuit and Ferrari world

It’s common knowledge that the Middle East is passionate about fast cars, so much so that it’s said you cant walk down the street in Abu Dhabi without seeing a Maserati, Ferrari or Lamborghini.

It’s this passion that fueled the construction of the Yas Marina Formula one circuit. One of the most popular races on the motor sport calendar the circuit is built on Yas Marina Island and aside from the thrill of seeing 250 kph racing cars the event also attracts the jet set from across the region.

Close to the Yas Marina circuit is further proof of the Middle East’s obsession with cars. Ferrari World, an 86,000 square Km theme park is the only one in the world dedicated solely to Ferrari, and with over 20 fast and furious motor sport themed rides it promises to bring you as close as possible to the thrills of being a racing driver.

Take in a Camel Race

From Horsepower to Camel-power  Camel racing is hotly contested across the UAE and it’s truly a spectacle to behold. Originating from the Bedouin tribes Camel Racing has been a mainstay of the Abu Dhabi calendar for centuries.

Head to the Al Wathba racetrack between March and October to take in a race, there’s even free entry.

Relax with an Arabian Dinner Cruise

Away from the fast paced action of Desert Safaris and Formula One cars, an Arabian Dinner Cruise is the perfect way to relax and take in the sights. Choose from a traditional sailing dhow or modern motor cruiser and enjoy delicious Arabian fare coupled with traditional music and panoramic views of the Abu Dhabi skyline

Sample the catch of the day

The Dhow Wharf fish market is where the fisherman of Abu Dhabi unload their daily catch and shoppers haggle for their supper. Buy a fish directly from the market and it can be cleaned, gutted and grilled right in front of you.

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