The linkages between ICT access, e-government and government effectiveness and its effect on corruption

Adam, Ibrahim Osman; Alhassan, Muftawu Dzang

doi:10.1504/ijtpm.2021.119703

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“…We argue that the presence of information and communication technologies (ICTs) presents the opportunity for governments to digitise their economy to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of public services to citizens. This will help curb corruption as citizens will be able to easily monitor government sector activities and ensure that public services are delivered to citizens in an effective and efficient manner (Adam and Alhassan, 2021).…”

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Examining the linkages between digitalisation, public service delivery and corruption in Ghana

Abdul-Salam,

Adam,

Alhassan

et al. 2024

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Purpose This study aims to examine the linkages between digitalisation, public service delivery and corruption in Ghana using survey data from 121 respondents in Ghana. The authors also examine the mediating role public service delivery offers on corruption. Design/methodology/approach This study relied on the capability theory as its theoretical lens and partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) as the data analysis technique. Findings Results from the PLS-SEM analysis show that public service delivery significantly reduces corruption, whilst digitalisation does not. However, public service delivery significantly mediated the relationship between digitalisation and corruption. Research limitations/implications This study’s limitation is that the data was collected from Ghana only. To enhance the generalisability of findings, future research could collect data from multiple countries. In addition, the study did not factor in the moderating effects of demographic variables such as information and communication technology (ICT) literacy. Future research could consider these variables, given the low ICT literacy level of individuals in developing countries. Finally, future researchers could triangulate results with interviews and focus groups to provide more value to the identified questionnaire-based data. Practical implications The findings of this study highlight the need for digitalisation to be included in Ghana’s national policy objectives and service delivery objectives. It is essential for the government to ensure broader public engagement with stakeholders, including citizens, to ensure that digitalisation goals are achieved. The study’s results indicate that digitalisation does not significantly influence corruption. This calls for the government of Ghana to consider raising the level of human capital for the successful planning and deployment of e-services. This includes raising citizen ICT literacy and adopting cutting-edge technology to fully realize the benefits of online services. Developing capabilities, e-government leadership, and public sector employees as enablers of online public services should go hand-in-hand. It is also important to build connected capacities in the country and enhance access to information and technology, along with increasing digital infrastructure. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to examine and offer a dual perspective on the role of digitalisation on public service delivery and corruption whilst considering the mediating role public service delivery offers on corruption.

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Examining the linkages between digitalisation, public service delivery and corruption in Ghana

Abdul-Salam,

Adam,

Alhassan

et al. 2024

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“…Countries with lower levels of GE are less oriented to drug legalization in Latin America [35]. ICT access and e-government promote GE and actively participate in the fight against corruption at country level [36], [37]. GE and education have positive effects on reducing the dimensions of shadow economy and the informal sector [38].…”

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“…References GE, Covid 19 Pandemic and Health Issues [7], [8], [20], [23], [40] GE, Public Debt and Taxation [9], [15], [27], [41] GE, Cultural, Educational and Social Issues [10], [26], [43] GE, Institutions and Legal Order [11], [21], [25], [32], [35], [31], [47] GE, Energy and Environmental Sustainability [12], [16], [18], [19], [30], [24] GE, e-Government, and ITC Sector [13], [14], [24], [22], [34], [36], [37], [39], [46] GE, Economic Growth and Development [22], [28], [33], [44], [45] Methodology and Statistical Analysis [48], [49], [50], [51], [52], [53], [54], [1] Theoretical Frameworks [42], [17], [2], [5],...…”

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The Role of Government Effectiveness in the Light of ESG Data at Global Level

Laureti¹,

Costantiello²,

Leogrande³

2023

SSRN Journal

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“…Control of corruption improves GE [47]. [7], [8], [20], [23], [40] GE, Public Debt and Taxation [9], [15], [27], [41] GE, Cultural, Educational and Social Issues [10], [26], [43] GE, Institutions and Legal Order [11], [21], [25], [32], [35], [31], [47] GE, Energy and Environmental Sustainability [12], [16], [18], [19], [30], [24] GE, e-Government, and ITC Sector [13], [14], [24], [22], [34], [36], [37], [39], [46] GE, Economic Growth and Development [22], [28], [33], [44], [45] Methodology and Statistical Analysis [48], [49], [50], [51], [52], [53], [54], [1] Theoretical Frameworks …”

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The Role of Government Effectiveness in the Light of ESG Data at Global Level

Laureti¹,

Costantiello²,

Leogrande³

2023

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In this article we estimate the level of Government Effectiveness-GE in 193 countries in the period 2011-2020 using data of the ESG World Bank Database. Different econometric techniques are used i.e. Panel Data with Random Effects, Panel Data with Fixed Effects, and Pooled OLS. Results show that GE is positively related among others to “Control of Corruption”, “Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism”, and negatively associated with “Percentage Annual GDP Growth”. We perform a cluster analysis with the k-Means algorithm optimized with the Elbow Method and we find the presence of four clusters. Finally, we confront eight machine learning algorithms for the prediction of GE. Results show that the Polynomial Regression is the best predictive algorithm. The value of GE is expected to growth on average by 15.97%.

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The linkages between ICT access, e-government and government effectiveness and its effect on corruption

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Examining the linkages between digitalisation, public service delivery and corruption in Ghana

Examining the linkages between digitalisation, public service delivery and corruption in Ghana

The Role of Government Effectiveness in the Light of ESG Data at Global Level

The Role of Government Effectiveness in the Light of ESG Data at Global Level

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