The E-Government Framework
The e-Government Interoperability Framework (e-GIF) is a policy framework that sets out policies and standards for connectivity and the seamless flow of information across the public sector. e-GIF is currently mandatory for central and local government. The development of e-GIF lies with the The Office of the e-Envoy (OeE). Since October 2000 it has developed to become a key standard, which is currently at version 5.
This version incorporates the Metadata Framework, which deals with the tagging and categorisation of information.
The key policies of the e-GIF are the adoption of Internet and web standards for all departments, with emphasis being put, in particular, on the use of XML for data integration and developing and providing XML schemas for government processes that can be re-used across the public sector.
The e-GIF also describes well-established management and communication processes, which are implemented through the GovTalk web site. The principles and policies in the e-GIF have been adopted by other countries and are currently being considered for adoption by the European Union.
e-GIF is a two part framework:
- Part 1, v5 - published April 2003; Contains the high-level policy statements, management, implementation and compliance regimes - download part 1.
- Part 2, v5 - published April 2003; Technical policies and specifications. Contains the technical policies and the table of specifications, a glossary and abbreviations list - download part 2.
Developer's Links
Below is a list of some good resources when it comes to making a web site accessible:- FireStarter's Introduction to Accessibility, Accessibility Tips and Introduction to Web Design Laws.
- W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative.
- The Cynthia Says Portal accessibility validation service.
- Bobby, another web based accessibility validation service.
- WebThing Site Valet, another web based accessibility validation service.
- The Vischeck service can test web pages for possible accessibility problems caused by colour blindness.
Further information
You can get more information about e-GIF from the OeE web site or the Govtalk web site.
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