Software Development for the Public Sector

The development of software for the public sector brings a number of challenges with it. Current development methods can handle some of the these challenges, while some challenges cannot be handled or could be handled better. If errors occur during the development or implementation of a system the consequences could be severe, even to the point where the system will not be used in the end. The core of the problems is a lack of control over the development process. To solve this problem and the challenges that accompany it, an addition to current development methods is proposed. This addition shows how the use of models can help to structure the development process. This may increase the chance for successful implementation. The interoperability model can be used to create the structure in this process. This model brings the organization, the development team and the infrastructure suppliers together. All these groups are required to ensure a successful implementation of the software system.