Issues in implementing electronic governance: Bangladesh perspective

Abstract

This paper focuses on various approaches of implementing electronic governance in developing countries and explores the specific factors related to the challenges and opportunities in implementing electronic governance. Since, the models for implementation of electronic governance greatly varies because of certain technical and socio-economic aspects, it is essential to analyze the features related to implementing electronic governance not as a whole rather on a specific basis. As a developing country with lots of limitations like extreme shortage of resources, limitations in financing, absence of proper development planning, lack of skilled human resources, unavailability of stable and fair democracy and more importantly, a number of unavoidable circumstances including natural disasters, it is a must to analyze the concerns. In this paper, we especially present the adaptability of e-governance in the prime sectors of government for developing countries. Moreover, we provide specific recommendations for implementing e-governance in the most feasible, cost-effective, and efficient manner. Analyzing the conducted survey result through statistical procedures also derives a couple of significant factors in implementing e-governance. This paper also aims to point the possible solutions in handling the barriers to implement electronic governance. The supporting framework for integrating the overall socio-economic activities under the information and communication technology framework is also conveyed in this paper.