Arguing for the enhancement of public service efficiency and effectiveness through e-government: the case of Zimbabwe

Ephias Ruhode*, Vesper Owei, Blessing M. Maumbe*

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Abstract

Emerging trends in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in governments suggest that developing countries like Zimbabwe should embrace -Government as an enabler of efficient and effective service delivery. Although there are political and economic challenges in Zimbabwe, this paper argues that the Government of Zimbabwe can improve service delivery through e-Government, as there is evidence of ICT acceptance and diffusion across all sectors of the economy. The paper discusses e-government success stories in similar African countries in order to draw lessons for Zimbabwe, critically examines Zimbabwe’s potential in adopting e-Government initiatives and proposes the development and formulation of an e-Government Strategy, which will establish a roadmap of how the Zimbabwe Government will progress to a transformational model of service delivery.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIST-Africa 2008 Conference Report
Subtitle of host publicationWindhoek, Namibia, 07 - 09 May 2008
EditorsPaul Cunningham, Miriam Cunningham
Place of PublicationWindhoek
PublisherInternational Information Management Corporation
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9781905824076
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
EventIST-Africa 2008 Conference - Windhoek Country Club, Windhoek, Namibia
Duration: 7 May 20089 May 2008
http://w.ist-afr

Conference

ConferenceIST-Africa 2008 Conference
Country/TerritoryNamibia
CityWindhoek
Period7/05/089/05/08
Internet address

Keywords

  • e-government
  • e-governance
  • e-readiness
  • Zimbabwe
  • developing countries
  • strategy

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