Citizen-centric Smart Cities: M-Technology for realizing Smart Participatory Urban Sensing in E-Government
B. Drivers-Barriers Model
III. SUMMARY AND INITIAL CONCLUSIONS
The researchers have reviewed the drivers and barriers to e-Government implementation by carrying out multiple case studies research in the context of Nigerian public sector organization. This is due to the fact that as one of the fastest ICT marketers in the developing countries, it is ranked low in terms of ereadiness and e-government provision for its citizens. Research findings, therefore supports the notion that senior e-government officials and decision-makers would need to buy into the e-Government concept in order to address the issue of staff attitude and resistance to change, which is common with most public servants globally.
Review of literature has shown that a few academicians and practitioners have carried out studies in determining the strength, weakness, opportunities and threats of e-government implementation, it is evidence from the survey carried out and findings, that the concept of e-Government requires the implementer of changes to give full support to e-Government services being provided for both citizens and employees including businesses. The benefits are enormous as it would lead to transparency and efficiency of services, thereby reducing and in the long run, eradicating bribery and corruption that is often common in this part of the country.
It also brings accountability and improves the ICT literacy level of the country as a whole. Apart from government taking the lead, other governmental agencies and parastatal including voluntary and private organsiations have some role to play to ensure successful implementation through to the monitoring and evaluation - post-implementation stage.
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Appendices
Appendix 1. Drivers-Barriers Model
Appendix 2. The map of Nigeria Cos
Culture & Religion Economic Activities Employment Government Infrastructure
Knowledge of e-commerce Legislation & Regulation Payment System
Security
Traditional Business Competition