As part of its ongoing efforts to develop municipal services and drive digital transformation, Jazan Municipality has achieved significant milestones by adopting the reuse approach¹. This initiative has led to substantial technical and financial savings², while also promoting a culture of collaboration and digital solution sharing³ across government entities.
Reuse: A Key Step Toward Sustainable Digital Transformation
By leveraging digital solutions available in the government repository⁴, Jazan Municipality has successfully accelerated the implementation of digital projects, reduced operational costs, and improved service quality for its beneficiaries.
One reuse case has been implemented:
- 1. Attendance and Leave Management System from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
This reflects the municipality’s commitment to adopting innovative digital solutions⁵ to achieve sustainability and operational excellence.
Achieving Savings: Optimizing Technical Expenditure
The reuse initiatives led to reduced spending on system development, generating total savings of two million SAR⁶. In addition to cost savings, this initiative has enhanced operational efficiency and service delivery.
Published Products: Supporting Digital Transformation in Government Entities
Beyond utilizing solutions, Jazan Municipality has contributed to the government repository with five digital products, enabling other entities to reuse proven systems⁷. This has fostered a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and strengthens government efficiency.
Towards a More Efficient and Innovative Digital Future
These efforts mark a crucial step in the municipality’s digital transformation journey, emphasizing the role of collaboration and knowledge exchange in building a more sustainable and integrated government ecosystem aligned with modern digital aspirations.
Footnotes
- 1. Reuse refers to the adoption of existing government-developed digital systems rather than creating new ones.
- 2. Cost savings include both direct development costs and reduced operational efforts.
- 3. Sharing successful systems helps avoid duplicated work across agencies.
- 4. The Government Software Repository is managed by the Digital Government Authority.
- 5. Reflects alignment with Vision 2030’s push toward smart government.
- 6. Equivalent to 2,000,000 SAR saved by avoiding new development.
- 7. Shared systems encourage innovation, faster implementation, and cost-efficiency.
