E-Governance as a Paradigm Shift in Public Administration
E-Governance as a Paradigm Shift in Public Administration
The ICT-blessed e-governance is transforming public administration systems worldwide and forcing a paradigm shift. E-governance renders a new way and style in each and every aspect of public administration. It brings about changes in the structure, functions, and processes of public service delivery, ushering transformation in the system through effectively connecting, engaging, and streamlining the relations among government, businesses, citizens, and other relevant stakeholders. Irrespective of certain obvious limitations and challenges, it not only attempts to ensure economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in service delivery, but also offers unlimited potential for combating corruption and many other bureau-pathologies in public administration. Based on secondary sources, this chapter offers brief theoretical discussions on e-governance, including, among others, its emergence, types of service delivery, and transformation stages.
CITATION: Islam, Muhammad Muinul. E-Governance as a Paradigm Shift in Public Administration edited by Halpin, Edward Francis . Hershey, PA : IGI Global , 2013. Digital Public Administration and E-Government in Developing Nations - Available at: https://library.au.int/e-governance-paradigm-shift-public-administration