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Clear instructions [Mandatory]
Provide clear and concise instructions for each form field to guide users through the data entry process. Clearly explain what information is required and how it should be formatted to reduce errors and ensure accurate data collection.
Progress indicators[Recommended]
Use progress indicators or step-by-step guidance to show users where they are in the form completion process and how much progress they have made. Progress indicators help users understand the scope of the form and encourage them to continue through the comple...
Inline validation [Mandatory]
Implement inline validation to provide immediate feedback to users as they fill out the form. Highlight any errors or formatting issues in real-time, allowing users to correct mistakes before submitting the form.
Data privacy [Mandatory]
Ensure data privacy and security by implementing measures to protect user information from unauthorized access or disclosure. Use encryption protocols, secure server connections, and data encryption techniques to safeguard sensitive data collected through form...
Transparency [Mandatory]
Be transparent about how user data will be used, stored, and shared. Provide a privacy policy or data usage statement that clearly outlines the purposes for collecting data and the steps taken to protect user privacy.
Accessibility[Recommended]
Design forms with accessibility in mind, ensuring that all users, including those with disabilities, can easily interact with and complete the form. Use accessible form elements, provide alternatives for visual content, and follow accessibility guidelines to e...
Guidelines for Designing Government Websites for Different Devices
Responsive Design [Mandatory] Adopt a responsive design approach that allows government websites to adapt and display optimally on various devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Responsive design ensures that content remains accessibl...
Responsive Design Techniques and Considerations for Mobile Users
Media Queries[Recommended] Use CSS media queries to apply different styles based on the characteristics of the device, such as screen width, resolution, and orientation. Media queries allow designers to create adaptive layouts and customize the presentation o...
Project plan and schedules [Mandatory]
Project plans and schedules are usually created before the project starts and are continuously updated during the software development process. A project plan defines the project’s scope, schedule, deliverables, milestones and tasks and may take different form...
Introduction
Government software plays a pivotal role in facilitating efficient operations and serving the public interest. Government software should be used responsibly and ethically to ensure integrity of software systems, safeguard sensitive data and uphold the public ...
Security
Government software often handles sensitive information, including personal data of citizens, classified documents, and critical infrastructure data. Controlling access helps mitigate the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyberattacks that could ...
Data Protection and Privacy
Government software may contain confidential or personally identifiable information (PII) that must be protected according to privacy regulations. By controlling access, government agencies can ensure that only authorized personnel with a legitimate need to ac...
Preventing unauthorized modifications
Government software systems may include critical functions and processes that, if tampered with or modified by unauthorized users, could disrupt operations or compromise the integrity of government services. By controlling access, agencies can prevent unauthor...
Maintaining accountability
Controlling access to government software helps establish accountability for actions taken within the system. By assigning specific user accounts and permissions, agencies can track and audit user activity, making it easier to identify individuals responsible ...
Resource management
Government software resources, including licenses, computing resources, and data storage, are often limited and must be allocated efficiently. Controlling access helps ensure that resources are used effectively by restricting access to only those who truly nee...
Protecting Intellectual Property
Government software may contain proprietary algorithms, code, or technologies developed for specific government purposes. Some of the software may also be licensed with specific restrictions that should be complied with. Controlling access helps protect these ...
Scope and Objectives
To ensure that all Government of Rwanda websites follow a consistent, professional, and user-focused approach to design and content management. By adhering to these standards, institutions will achieve the following benefits: Consistency and BrandingMaintain ...
Centralized Government Portal
Hosting Government institutions must utilize hosting services that meet the highest standards of security, reliability, and regulatory compliance, in full adherence to the Law on Data Protection and Privacy in Rwanda. To promote compliance, standardization, ...
Objectives
These guidelines aim at providing a uniform framework for the design, configuration and management of ICT across government institutions in Rwanda in order to: Harmonize and ensure maximum security Improve and conform to best ICT practices and standards E...
Benefits
Adoption of these guidelines will allow government institutions to: Have high quality and reliable ICT environment Efficiently deliver government services Remove duplications and reduce cost related to ICT operation Enable scale up and easy integration o...