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OpenAlex: W4405805082 DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-7678-2.ch016
Impact of COVID-19 on Electronic-Governance Adoption
Advances in electronic government, digital divide, and regional development book series
Authors: Kehinde Adewole Oyeniran, Mobolaji O. Tenibiaje, Morenikeji A. Oke, Busayo M. Olowe, Olubukola H. Oyeniran, Muftau K. Oladunmoye
Affiliations
- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, South Africa
- Bamidele Olumilua University of Education Science and Technology, Nigeria
- Federal University, Oye, Nigeria
- Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Abstract
The global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic clearly altered the trajectory of the electronic governance adoption, also known as e-governance. In response to this challenge, governments, organisations, and individuals swiftly adopted various strategic digital coping and adaptation mechanisms. This chapter examines the global efforts of some countries to adopt e-governance, their level of preparedness, and the challenges they face. The areas of health, education, and finances are important because of their significant direct and indirect impact on individual well-being. However, there are challenges related to data management, security, and privacy. Regardless of the existence of a pandemic, governments worldwide must consistently evaluate their readiness for pandemics by formulating favourable policies that can achieve reliable and inclusive implementation of future digital solutions.
MeSH
Covid-19, Pandemics