E-GOVERNANCE AS A DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: THE VIABILITY AND ISSUES IN SRI LANKAN PERSPECTIVE

Authors

  • D.J. Punchihewa University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Abstract

Theoretically e-Governance is an ideal development strategy for under-developed nations as it can create SMART(simple, moral, accountable, responsive and transparent) government. In fact countries like India has proven this fact by implementing e-Governance at regional level successfully. Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andra Pradesh are among the world class example for planning, development and successful implementation of e-Governance as a development endeavor. Despite this fact, some argue that e-Governance is yet another development “fad” of donor agencies, reflecting new world model of dependency (Madon, 2004). This paper evaluates the validity of e-Governance as a development strategy for third world economies while addressing the issues in Sri Lankan perspective.

Keywords: ICT, e-Govrernance, Development Strategy, Issues, Sri Lanka

For full Paper: fmscresearch@sjp.ac.lk

Author Biography

D.J. Punchihewa, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce ,University of Sri Jayewardenepura Nugegoda

Published

2013-02-12

Issue

Vol. 2 (2005): Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Business Management

Section

Articles