How to Be Open About Spending: Innovating in Public Sector Reporting in the Information Age

2018 ◽  
pp. 137-147
Author(s):  
A. S. C. Faber ◽  
G. T. Budding
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Information Age

E-Government in Developing Countries

2011 ◽  
pp. 137-151
Author(s):  
Ramanie Samaratunge ◽  
Dianne Waddell
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Information Age ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
It Services ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Sector Research

Even though there is an emerging literature on information age reform of the public sector, research focused on potential and problems related to introduction of information-based reforms in developing countries is still limited. Thus in this chapter, experience in one developing country, Sri Lanka, is examined. Problems related to information-based technology is analysed and the lacuna in the literature is narrowed. It is argued that despite the great potential for IT in enhancing effective and efficient public sector in Sri Lanka, there are a number of difficulties hindering the development of computerised information systems. The upgrading of infrastructure facilities in Sri Lanka is long overdue. A lack of competent and committed individuals who could provide effective guidance in developing IT services in the public sector is another concern. The issues such as appropriate training, attractive promotion systems and remunerations for public officials need to be addressed urgently. Reforming existing organizational structures and changing officials’ attitudes towards change are essential. The increasing public awareness of the potential of IT services enhancing the quality and timeliness of the public service is essential.

‘Public eyes’: Direct accountability in an information age

First Monday ◽  
2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Meijer
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Information Age ◽  
Public Organizations ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Explorative Study ◽  
Government Web Sites ◽  
Sector Performance

The Internet creates interesting opportunities for citizens to call public organizations to account. Government Web sites provide information and facilitate debates on public sector performance. An explorative study in the Netherlands indicates that citizens make little use of the opportunities to call public organizations to account. Openness, however, does have a direct effect: ‘public eyes’ stimulate government organizations to score better on performance indicators and comply with formal rules.

E-Government in Developing Countries

2008 ◽  
pp. 1550-1559
Author(s):  
Ramanie Samaratunge ◽  
Dianne Waddell
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Information Age ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
It Services ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Sector Research

Even though there is an emerging literature on information age reform of the public sector, research focused on potential and problems related to introduction of information-based reforms in developing countries is still limited. Thus in this chapter, experience in one developing country, Sri Lanka, is examined. Problems related to information-based technology is analysed and the lacuna in the literature is narrowed. It is argued that despite the great potential for IT in enhancing effective and efficient public sector in Sri Lanka, there are a number of difficulties hindering the development of computerised information systems. The upgrading of infrastructure facilities in Sri Lanka is long overdue. A lack of competent and committed individuals who could provide effective guidance in developing IT services in the public sector is another concern. The issues such as appropriate training, attractive promotion systems and remunerations for public officials need to be addressed urgently. Reforming existing organizational structures and changing officials’ attitudes towards change are essential. The increasing public awareness of the potential of IT services enhancing the quality and timeliness of the public service is essential.

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