What is it?

Agility is not a development methodology. Instead it refers to an organisational model in which small, multidisciplinary, and supported teams work in iterative, fast-paced cycles while prioritising value.

Why is it important?

Today’s digital world highlights the need for prompt, adaptable, and comprehensive organisations. Agile practices promote “Service Centricity” and adaptability. This allows government agencies to quickly respond to changing needs and priorities, which is essential in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Agile approaches are a better fit given technological advancement and the pace of change we are currently experiencing. They mitigate risks by engaging end users early and continuously adapting to evolving requirements and environments. Agility provides the ability to quickly and effectively respond to the needs and expectations of our citizens.

THE IMPACT

Agile is important for government services because it can help to deliver services that are more aligned with the needs of citizens, more efficient, and of higher quality. Implementing agile approach in the governments ways of working is imperative to achieve the goal of the UAE to be the best country in the world by 2071.