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E-Governance and the ‘Developing’ Countries: Conceptual and Theoretical Explorations

Author : Chetan B. Singai

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Publisher: Springer India

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Abstract

This chapter proposes to explain what is meant by e-governance. It starts with a definition of e-governance and then presents a general e-governance model and several case studies and examples. Technology aspects are discussed, followed by a SWOT (strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats) analysis on e-governance in developing countries particularly focusing on India.
The implementation and use of information communication technologies (ICTs) solutions can support governance reforms, in a particular context. Considering series of reforms in governance across the globe has led to certain diversity (contextually) in the conceptual understanding of e-governance and also its implementation. Such diversity mandates some sort of theoretical discussion. Internationally, most countries are in the early stages of conceptualizing and implementing e-governance.

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Footnotes
1
Kohli (1991) emphasizes on: Over the past two decades, a legitimate and moderately stable state that was confident of its ability to lay out India’s agenda for socio-economic change has evolved into a reactive state. This state is omnipresent, but feeble; it is highly centralized and interventionist, and yet seems powerless. It has the responsibility to foster the ‘life-chances’ its many diverse social groups, but rather than initiating action, it primarily reacts (emphasis added). Moreover, the state now appears capable neither of dealing with the concerns of diverse interest groups nor of directing planned development (8).
 
2
The key to the discussions is contextualized from Michiel Backus (2001). E-governance and developing countries: Introduction and example. Research Report # 3; however, the examples are situated to the Indian context.
 
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Metadata
Title
E-Governance and the ‘Developing’ Countries: Conceptual and Theoretical Explorations
Author
Chetan B. Singai
Copyright Year
2013
Publisher
Springer India
Book
Driving the Economy through Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Print ISBN: 978-81-322-0745-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-81-322-0746-7

Copyright Year: 2013

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-0746-7_50