E-government theories and challenges: findings from a plenary expert panel

Andreea Molnar, Marijn Janssen, Vishanth Weerakkody

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

    Abstract

    In e-government there is an ongoing debate about the theoretical foundations and the typical e-government specific challenges that are encountered. This article aims to provide a better understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of e-government and the challenges that research in e-government encounters. It alsoaims to determine strategies for creating stronger links to the foundations of the various disciplines and therefore to foster learning from each other. In doing so we present the results of analyzing the discussion of a plenary panel (Evaluating the Multidisciplinary Characteristics of E-Government: Finding the Roots of E-Government) organized during one of the Annual International Conferences on Digital Government Research [17]. The results show the diversity of the topics tackled and theories used by the community. Understanding the context and socio-technical views is considered as key in a field in which political, public administration, information systems and computer science aspects are blended.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationdg.o 2015
    Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 16th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research
    Place of PublicationNew York
    PublisherACM
    Pages160-166
    ISBN (Print)978-1450336000
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - May 2015
    EventAnnual International Conference on Digital Government Research - Phoenix, United States
    Duration: 27 May 2015 → …

    Publication series

    Namedg.o (Digital Government Research)

    Conference

    ConferenceAnnual International Conference on Digital Government Research
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityPhoenix
    Period27/05/15 → …

    Keywords

    • computer science
    • e-government
    • foundations
    • policymaking
    • public administration
    • social science

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'E-government theories and challenges: findings from a plenary expert panel'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this