Enterprise architecture · Digital government

One architecture. Connected government.

We develop Government Enterprise Architecture Frameworks that give every ministry and agency a common language, shared standards and a costed roadmap — so citizens get consistent, secure, joined-up e-services.

Why enterprise architecture

From isolated systems to a single, citizen-centred service model

A Government Enterprise Architecture provides a standardised approach to developing and delivering services, a common set of standards for cross-agency delivery, an objective basis for reviewing ICT investment, and faster, more efficient delivery of e-services.

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Administrative service modernisation

02

Digital platforms & shared services

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Common service-delivery model

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What we deliver against

Five objectives every GEA framework must meet

UI / UX Standards

Guidelines for consistent, usable and accessible (WCAG 2.1) government digital services.

Stakeholder Consultation

Structured, inclusive consultation with institutions and beneficiaries aligned to national priorities.

Technical Requirements

System specifications and operational standards for design, deployment and sustainability.

Interoperability

Common standards, protocols and frameworks for seamless G2G, G2B and G2C data exchange.

Security & Privacy

Security controls, governance mechanisms and compliance with national and international best practice.

Methodology

A six-phase, TOGAF ADM-aligned delivery plan

Structured around a six-month assignment with milestone-linked deliverables — from inception to a validated framework, implementation plan and trained counterparts.

Phase 01 · Weeks 1–2 Inception Report

Mobilisation & Inception

  • Deploy the core team to the client duty station and agree governance with the PIU
  • Confirm scope, stakeholder map, risk register and detailed work plan
  • Collect existing policies, systems inventories and architecture artefacts
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Interoperability & integration

Agencies that share data securely — by design

We define integration patterns, mechanisms and standards for heterogeneous government systems: service-oriented and event-driven architecture, API management, microservices and middleware for G2G, G2B and G2C exchange.

Frameworks

  • TOGAF® ADM
  • Zachman Framework
  • ITIL® / ISO 20000
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • COBIT governance

Integration

  • Service-Oriented Architecture
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • API management & gateways
  • Microservices
  • Enterprise Service Bus / EAI

Modelling

  • ArchiMate®
  • UML
  • BPMN 2.0
  • Systems Analysis & Design
  • CASE tools (Sparx EA, Archi)

Standards

  • WCAG 2.1 accessibility
  • OpenAPI / REST
  • Data-protection by design
  • World Bank ESF
  • GBV/SEA/SH safeguards
Deliverables

Documents your government owns — and can act on

Every output is delivered in editable and PDF formats, validated with stakeholders and handed over in full, with all intellectual property remaining with the client.

Inception Report and monthly progress reports
Current State Assessment & Gap Analysis Reports
Approved Government Enterprise Architecture Framework with technical specifications
Digitalisation Approach & Implementation Plan (functional and non-functional minimum standards)
Interoperability roadmap with capital, operational and human-resource estimates
Draft RFP / TOR for GEA and Interoperability Framework implementation
Technical training materials, user manuals and helpdesk mechanism
Key experts

A senior team structured for public-sector EA

Our top-heavy delivery model fields senior consultants — not inexperienced staff — with 26 person-months of key-expert input across the assignment.

8 person-months

Team Leader

Project execution, stakeholder coordination and deliverable review.

  • Master’s in IT, Computer Science or Project Management
  • PMP®-certified
  • 5+ years in enterprise architecture
  • Large-scale public-sector IT project leadership
10 person-months

Enterprise Architect

Framework development, gap analysis and technical documentation.

  • TOGAF® / Zachman-certified
  • 5+ years EA development
  • Government EA design & implementation
  • EA modelling and simulation tools
8 person-months

Application Integration Specialist

Integration solutions, API standards and interoperability protocols.

  • SOA, API management & microservices
  • Middleware for seamless data exchange
  • G2G / B2B integration experience
  • EAI patterns for heterogeneous systems
Relevant experience

Proven in public-sector and regional delivery

Our combined experience across the public sector, development partners and multinational organisations — backed by ITIL, PMP, ISO 27001 and ISO 20000 practice — equips us for complex, multi-stakeholder assignments in East Africa and similar operating environments.

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ICT strategy & governance

Formulating ICT strategy aligned to policy, leading the demand side of ICT governance and tracking benefits realisation.

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Large-scale ICT projects

Project leadership using recognised methodologies — ERP/CRM, WAN revisions, ITIL/ISO implementations and cloud migrations.

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Audits & technical specifications

Independent ICT technical audits and validation of specifications by consultants with 10+ years’ experience.

Full assignment references — client, scope, value and period — are included in our Expression of Interest and capability statement.

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On-the-ground delivery

Core team based at the client’s duty station for the duration of the contract, with field visits to regions for consultations and assessments.

Environmental & social standards

Activities aligned with national legislation and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and ESS.

GBV / SEA / SH safeguards

Robust prevention and response measures, upholding the highest standards of ethical behaviour, protection and accountability.

Planning a government enterprise architecture?

Speak with our enterprise architecture team about frameworks, interoperability and digital-government roadmaps.