Lecture 22 EGovernment Flashcards
What is e government
The use of the Internet and the World Wide Web for delivering information and services to its citizens by the government
What does the government do?
It’s responsible for the welfare of its citizens
Sets laws and starters for the country
It sets tax
Provide services for individuals and businesses
Name a service the government provides online
Paying VAT
What are the activities of an e government
Making information available over the Internet for citizens
Two-way communication between the agency and the citizen business or another government agency
Conducting transactions
Enabling active citizenship online
What are the advantages of egovernment
Increased democracy
Reduced environmental impact
Increase speed and convenience
Efficiencies and cost savings
problems of an egovernment
Cost Availability of access Security and reliability of the system Trust Social inclusion ie. poorer people may not have access