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Achieving Sustainable E-Government in Pacific Island States (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
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Achieving Sustainable E-Government in Pacific Island States (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Series: Public Administration and Information Technology, 27
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This book analyzes the common set of obstacles to the development
and integration of government Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) projects and effective e-government initiatives in
developing countries. It draws on the expertise and experience of
more developed states in the Pacific, notably Australia and New
Zealand, both highly rated in global rankings for e-government and
active in a variety of e-government development projects across the
region. There has been a general failure to identify priorities and
align projects with local needs in ICT/e-government projects. Small
Island Developing States (or SIDS) present a unique problem in
terms of e-government. Not only do they suffer from a common set of
barriers to ICT development such as their remoteness, geographical
dispersion, moist tropical climates, largely rural populations, and
lack of ICT capacity and infrastructure, but are also dependent on
external agencies for investment, and must negotiate with powerful
donors who have conflicting agendas. E-government is widely
regarded as 'transformational', increasing efficiency,
productivity, accountability, economic growth, and citizen
involvement. But while the governments of SIDS are committed to
harnessing ICTs for effective government and economic development,
they face major challenges in establishing successful e-government
initiatives, due to the problems outlined above, coupled with a
lack of HR capacities and appropriate strategies and policies.
Drawing on the experience of the states mentioned above, as well as
regional quasi-governmental bodies, nongovernmental organizations
(NGOs), aid agencies, and the private sector, the book will be of
interest to researchers and students in the fields of e-government,
public administration, political science, communication,
information science, and social media.
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