The Political Economy of GovTech

The digitalization of public services, known as GovTech, can disrupt traditional mechanisms to promote economic development (for example, financial inclusion, education, and health care), improve the delivery of public services, and expedite development objectives. For GovTech to be successful in en...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Silve, Arthur
Other Authors: Moszoro, Mariano
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2023
Series:IMF Notes
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The digitalization of public services, known as GovTech, can disrupt traditional mechanisms to promote economic development (for example, financial inclusion, education, and health care), improve the delivery of public services, and expedite development objectives. For GovTech to be successful in enhancing the public sector's efficiency, transparency, and inclusiveness, its design and implementation require that private interests be aligned with the overarching goal of a “citizen-oriented” digitalization. Because the interests of the state and private providers are often antagonistic, the social dividends from GovTech remain contingent on implementing the appropriate market structure through adequate property rights and regulatory oversight
Physical Description:18 pages
ISBN:9798400246500