Study of Official Government Website and Twitter Content Quality in Four Local Governments of Indonesia

2021 ◽  
pp. 783-795
Author(s):  
Nita Tri Oktaviani ◽  
Achmad Nurmandi ◽  
Salahudin
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Content Quality ◽  
Government Website

Local government website usability on mobile devices: test results and recommendations

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karol Król ◽  
Dariusz Zdonek
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Recent Decade ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Computer Tools ◽  
Website Usability ◽  
Social Importance ◽  
Government Website

Purpose The range of official business that can be handled online has grown in the recent decade. In many cases, e-services are a must. At the same time, the economic impact and social importance of mobile technology have increased. Mobile devices are becoming more and more popular, and their applications diversify. It comes as no surprise that mobile users expect e-services and official information to be available through this channel. The purpose of this paper is to identify problems (difficulties) occurring when browsing websites of local government units (LGU) on mobile devices. Design/methodology/approach The comfort of website browsing depends mostly on the development technique, and the way content is published. Responsive websites are much easier to view on mobile devices than “static” ones. The study involves 400 websites of LGU in Poland. The websites were subjected to quantitative and qualitative analyses with selected techniques and computer tools. Findings The set of 400 websites contained 119 (29.75%) that were not responsive. It exhibited a substantial potential for the optimisation of websites for mobile devices. The study revealed the most common usability failures such as distorted images, “scattered icons”, partial responsiveness and bothersome messages in pop-ups. Originality/value The research identified the most widespread problems with the tested websites. The study yielded recommendations for local governments, which may be useful when managing content, upgrading the website or replacing it with a new one.

Egyptian Local Government Website Portals

2012 ◽  
pp. 577-593
Author(s):  
Hisham M. Abdelsalam ◽  
Christopher G. Reddick ◽  
Hatem A. ElKadi
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Limited Impact ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Government Websites ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
Government Website

This chapter examines the development of e-Government in selected Egyptian local governments. A content analysis of 25 local government website portals was conducted examining categories of e-Management, e-Services, e-Democracy, and e-Decision making. The study first sets out to examine the overall level of maturity of local government websites in these four areas in Egypt. Second, this study examines whether Egyptian human development indicators explain the maturity of local government websites. Firstly, the overall results indicated that e-Government maturity in Egypt was primarily in the information dissemination stage. Secondly, local governments had a greater population in social services industries which indicated a greater level of e-Government maturity. Out of 17 variables tested, there were very few human development indicators related to e-Government website maturity. The results of this chapter showed the maturity of e-Government in local governments in a developing country matched against developed nations. Also, the results showed the limited impact of human development indicators to predict e-Government website maturity.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Karakteristik Pemerintah Daerah Terhadap Tingkat Pengungkapan Sukarela Informasi Keuangan Pada Website Pemerintah Daerah (Studi Kasus Pemerintah Daerah Tingkat Provinsi Se – Indonesia)

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 034
Author(s):  
Yulia Yustikasari
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Voluntary Disclosure ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
Debt Financing ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
Section Data ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Government Websites ◽  
Government Website

This study aims to examine the characteristics of local governments affect the Level of Voluntary Disclosure of Financial Information on Local Government Websites. Testing the influence of independent variables to the dependent variable used multiple linear regression equation and using cross section data. The results of testing on hypotheses provide evidence that the independent variable of Local Government does not affect the Voluntary Disclosure Level of Financial Information on Local Government Website, In addition to variable Government Expenditure does not affect the Voluntary Disclosure of Financial Information at Local Government Website, for Debt Financing variables Local Government has significant effect on Voluntary Disclosure Level of Financial Information at Local Government Website, for variable of Local Governmental Size has no effect to Voluntary Disclosure Level of Financial Information on Local Government Website.

scholarly journals Evaluation on Indonesian’s Local Government Website for Practicing Paradiplomacy

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 451
Author(s):  
Surwandono Surwandono ◽  
Ariyanto Nugroho ◽  
Muhammad Dedy Yanuar
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
International Relations ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Government Websites ◽  
Digital Diplomacy ◽  
Government Website

Paradiplomacy as an instrument of local governments to develop international cooperation in the era of industrial revolution 4.0 requires some thoughts and policies relevant to information technology. Website constitutes an important platform for local governments to exercise their Paradiplomacy as a regional practice of conducting international relations. The website becomes a world window for local governments to communicate and cooperate with local government partners and institutions abroad. This article conducts an evaluation study towards local government websites in Indonesia related to the readiness to face the industrial revolution 4.0 in the issue of international cooperation through digital diplomacy means. The preferred research method is to analyze the content of website structure of the Indonesian local government, be it from front-line, content, and/or backline. This article found that the platform of Indonesian local government websites is fairly fragile in the institutionalization of paradiplomacy using website as the instrument. Comprehensive policies from the central and local governments eventually become indispensable in order to make the practice of digital diplomacy by local governments in Indonesia more productive.Keywords: Paradiplomacy, Digital Diplomacy, e-GovernmentParadiplomasi sebagai instrumen pemerintah daerah untuk mengembangkan kerja sama internasional di era revolusi industri 4.0 memerlukan beberapa pemikiran dan kebijakan yang relevan dengan teknologi informasi. Website merupakan platform penting bagi pemerintah daerah untuk melaksanakan Paradiplomasi mereka sebagai praktik regional dalam melakukan hubungan internasional. Website menjadi jendela dunia bagi pemerintah daerah untuk berkomunikasi dan bekerja sama dengan mitra dan lembaga pemerintah daerah di luar negeri. Artikel ini melakukan kajian evaluasi terhadap website pemerintah daerah di Indonesia terkait kesiapan menghadapi revolusi industri 4.0 dalam isu kerja sama internasional melalui sarana diplomasi digital. Metode penelitian yang dipilih adalah dengan menganalisis isi dari struktur website pemerintah daerah Indonesia, baik dari front-line, content, dan/atau backline. Artikel ini menemukan bahwa platform website pemerintah daerah Indonesia cukup rapuh dalam pelembagaan paradiplomasi dengan menggunakan website sebagai instrumennya. Kebijakan yang komprehensif dari pemerintah pusat dan daerah pada akhirnya menjadi sangat diperlukan agar praktik diplomasi digital oleh pemerintah daerah di Indonesia semakin produktif.Kata-kata kunci: Paradiplomasi, Diplomasi Digital, e-Government

Using social media to enhance citizen engagement with local government: Twitter or Facebook?

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arturo Haro-de-Rosario ◽  
Alejandro Sáez-Martín ◽  
María del Carmen Caba-Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Citizen Engagement ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
The Social ◽  
Government Website ◽  
Social Affairs

The social media are becoming a major channel of online interactive participation, and local governments are seizing this opportunity to enhance citizen engagement in political and social affairs. This article analyses the various forms of social media used – that is, Twitter or Facebook – by citizens in their relations with Spanish local government, to determine which of these achieves the strongest degree of commitment. We also analyse the influence of various factors on this level of commitment. The results obtained show that Facebook is preferred to Twitter as a means of participating in local government issues. Other factors that are relevant to citizen engagement are the level of online transparency, mood, the level of activity in social media and the interactivity offered by the local government website. The findings of this study contribute significantly to understanding how citizen engagement is influenced by the type of social media adopted.

scholarly journals Transparency and Accountability of Local Government by Internet Financial Reporting in Ex Besuki Residency

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
Isti Fadah ◽  
Astri Kurniawati ◽  
Purnamie Titisari
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Government Website ◽  
Transparency And Accountability

Objective - The objective of this research to describe and explore transparency and accountability of local government in Ex Besuki Residency by Internet Financial Reporting and evaluate the implementation of the Law on Public Information Disclosure. Ex Besuki Residency is called an administration area in East Java which consists of local government Banyuwangi, Jember, Bondowoso, and Situbondo in the Dutch East Indies era. Methodology/Technique - This research is a qualitative non-interactive (non-interactive inquiry) research by using phenomenological approach. This research uses content analysis to analyze Local Government website content appearance related to Internet Financial Reporting. This research uses primary and secondary data. Primary data is in form of observation result in local government website appearance. Secondary data is in form of Internet Financial Reporting obtained by downloading on local government website. Findings - The results show there is no local government to show its Internet Financial Reporting in full. No publication of most categories of Internet Financial Reporting means reduced accessibility and understanding of Internet Financial Reporting. Novelty - The paper identifies that accountability and transparency of local governments to the central government through the State Audit Board opinion was not yet able to make local government to be accountable and transparent to the public. Type of Paper Review Keywords: Transparency, Accountability, Local Government, Internet Financial Reporting, Public Information Disclosure. JEL Classification: D82, H83.

Egyptian Local Government Website Portals

2012 ◽  
pp. 20-36
Author(s):  
Hisham M. Abdelsalam ◽  
Christopher G. Reddick ◽  
Hatem A. ElKadi
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Limited Impact ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Government Websites ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
Government Website

This chapter examines the development of e-Government in selected Egyptian local governments. A content analysis of 25 local government website portals was conducted examining categories of e-Management, e-Services, e-Democracy, and e-Decision making. The study first sets out to examine the overall level of maturity of local government websites in these four areas in Egypt. Second, this study examines whether Egyptian human development indicators explain the maturity of local government websites. Firstly, the overall results indicated that e-Government maturity in Egypt was primarily in the information dissemination stage. Secondly, local governments had a greater population in social services industries which indicated a greater level of e-Government maturity. Out of 17 variables tested, there were very few human development indicators related to e-Government website maturity. The results of this chapter showed the maturity of e-Government in local governments in a developing country matched against developed nations. Also, the results showed the limited impact of human development indicators to predict e-Government website maturity.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Karakteristik Pemerintah Daerah Terhadap Tingkat Pengungkapan Sukarela Informasi Keuangan Pada Website Pemerintah Daerah (Studi Kasus Pemerintah Daerah Tingkat Provinsi Se – Indonesia)

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 034
Author(s):  
Yulia Yustikasari
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Voluntary Disclosure ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
Debt Financing ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
Section Data ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Government Websites ◽  
Government Website

This study aims to examine the characteristics of local governments affect the Level of Voluntary Disclosure of Financial Information on Local Government Websites. Testing the influence of independent variables to the dependent variable used multiple linear regression equation and using cross section data. The results of testing on hypotheses provide evidence that the independent variable of Local Government does not affect the Voluntary Disclosure Level of Financial Information on Local Government Website, In addition to variable Government Expenditure does not affect the Voluntary Disclosure of Financial Information at Local Government Website, for Debt Financing variables Local Government has significant effect on Voluntary Disclosure Level of Financial Information at Local Government Website, for variable of Local Governmental Size has no effect to Voluntary Disclosure Level of Financial Information on Local Government Website.

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