Assignment 5 PORTFOLIO Semester 1 2026
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Due date: 29 May 2026
SECTION A
1. INTRODUCTION
This essay explains Government 5.0, the Sustainable Development Goals, and ICT for
Development, and shows how digital technologies support governance, inclusion, and
sustainable development in South Africa through practical examples that improve service
delivery, reduce inequality, and strengthen citizen participation in modern society.
1.1 Government 5.0
Government 5.0 refers to a citizen-centred digital governance model that uses advanced
technologies such as artificial intelligence, data systems, and digital platforms to improve
public service delivery and participation (Lubis, 2024).
1.2 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Sustainable Development Goals are seventeen global goals adopted by the United
, SECTION A
1. INTRODUCTION
This essay explains Government 5.0, the Sustainable Development Goals, and ICT
for Development, and shows how digital technologies support governance, inclusion,
and sustainable development in South Africa through practical examples that
improve service delivery, reduce inequality, and strengthen citizen participation in
modern society.
1.1 Government 5.0
Government 5.0 refers to a citizen-centred digital governance model that uses
advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, data systems, and digital
platforms to improve public service delivery and participation (Lubis, 2024).
1.2 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Sustainable Development Goals are seventeen global goals adopted by the
United Nations to address poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability while
promoting inclusive economic growth and improved living conditions worldwide
(Rothe, 2022).
1.3 ICT for Development (ICT4D)
ICT for Development refers to the use of information and communication
technologies such as mobile devices, internet platforms, and digital systems to
support social and economic development in communities (Vyas-Doorgapersad,
2022).
2. GOVERNMENT 5.0 AND DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY
Government 5.0 improves public services by using digital technologies to make
government systems more efficient, transparent, and accessible to citizens. Digital
platforms allow people to access services without visiting offices, which saves time