APDIP e-Note 8 on Fighting Corruption with e-Government Applications

e-Government refers to government’s use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to work more effectively, share information and deliver better services to the public. e-Government is essentially more about the process of government reform and resulting benefits than about the application of specific technological solutions or services.

A well-planned e-government strategy can make leaps into building a more efficient, accountable and transparent government. If planned with representation from key stakeholders, e-government applications can rebuild citizen trust in government, promote economic growth by improving interface with business, and empower citizens to participate in advancing good governance. While e-government is not a panacea for the complex and deep-rooted problems of corruption, it cannot be ignored that ICTs possess the ability to contribute effectively towards any anti-corruption efforts.

This APDIP e-Note looks at how e-government can help fight corruption; gives two well-known examples from the Republic of Korea and India where e-government has successfully helped to fight corruption; and discusses the challenges in designing and implementing similar programmes.

This APDIP e-Note is based on a paper written by Subhash Bhatnagar entitled, e-Government in the Asia-Pacific Region: An Assessment of Issues and Strategies

APDIP e-Notes are brief snapshots that present analyses of specific issues related to ICTs for sustainable human development in the Asia- Pacific region. This online series introduces readers to the who, what, where, why and how of a wide range of current issues related to ICTs such as Internet governance, ICTs and poverty alleviation, e- governance, free and open source software, and many others.

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APDIP e-Note 8 - Fighting Corruption with e-Government Applications [PDF, 165KB]

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