In a world where technology, computers and cybernetics are the basic features of the new age, we need to reorder our priorities. In this new information age, we have to expand our capacity to cope with change in such a way that for the renewal of laws, reshuffle the economy, re-define workplaces. Information is the bloodline of civilization. Timely, transparent and accurate information is a fundamental human right and a key ingredient for setting the standards where education, employment, growth, and development are involved. It is a guarantee to the individual's effective contribution to the welfare of the society.
Information plays a key role in decision making.
It is a global devised approach to assist governments in setting strategies, policies and blueprints. It is a concept that believes in the globe as one village. Crossing all the geographical boundaries, information provides a common playground where all the actors can share experiences, transfer technology and exchange trade. Realizing the importance of joining the global IT revolution, the Government of Egypt established the Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center in 1985. Today , IDSC continues to introduce leading-edge technology and to support building the nation s information, managerial and technological infrastructures.