Statistics Norway

Use of ICT in municipalities

6   Different barriers influence on electronic administration in the counties. 2004. Per cent
  In very small extent In quite small extent Neither big or small extent In quite big extent In very big extent Not relevant
Difficult to integrate present systems with more electronic management 16.7 5.6 16.7 55.6 5.6 0.0
Lack of common standards on data exchange 11.1 11.1 16.7 44.4 11.1 5.6
Lack of common ICT-solutions and common infrastructure 5.6 27.8 16.7 38.9 5.6 5.6
Difficult to release ressources to development 11.1 11.1 38.9 27.8 11.1 0.0
Higher expenditure on ICT than expected 16.7 27.8 16.7 27.8 0.0 11.1
Lack of benefit for the county 11.1 16.7 50.0 16.7 5.6 0.0
Lack of engagement by the direction 16.7 33.3 33.3 16.7 0.0 0.0
Internal resistance among employees to use ICT 22.2 44.4 11.1 16.7 0.0 5.6
Missing benefit for privat persons or enterprises 11.1 11.1 33.3 11.1 5.6 27.8
Lack of political will or clear targets 33.3 22.2 22.2 11.1 0.0 11.1
Lack of knowledge on implementation in the county 22.2 44.4 22.2 11.1 0.0 0.0
Lack of accomodation in legislations and rules 16.7 22.2 33.3 5.6 0.0 22.2
Lack of qualified suppliers 11.1 33.3 55.6 0.0 0.0 0.0

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