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The potential for ICT tools to promote public participation in fighting corruption
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been seen as pioneering tools for the promotion of the better delivery of government programmes and services, enabling the empowerment of citizens through greater access to information, delivery of more efficient government management processes, better transparency and accountability, and the mitigation of corruption risks. Based on a literature survey of previous research conducted on ICT systems implemented in various countries, this chapter discusses the potential of different ICT tools that have the capacity to help to promote public participation for the purpose of reducing corruption. The chapter specifically reviews the different ICT tools and platforms and their roles as potential weapons in fighting corruption. This chapter also evaluates different ICT tools, including e-government and public e-procurement. Finally, the authors develop a theoretical research model that depicts the anti-corruption capabilities of ICT tools, which in turn, has implications for academics, policy makers, and politicians.
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Public affairs and administration: concepts, methodologies, tools, and applicationsVolume
4Pagination
2291 - 2307Publisher
IGI GlobalPlace of publication
Hershey, Pa.Publisher DOI
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9781466683594ISBN-10
1466683589Language
engPublication classification
B1.1 Book chapterCopyright notice
2015, IGI GlobalUsage metrics
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