The study makes recommendations for norways strategic approach to governance in nigeria based on a political economy analysis. This is a profound analytic solution to nigeria problem when it comes to governance and accountability to the people. The focus of this paper is to examine the egovernance implementation in nigeria using the technology acceptance model. The aim of good governance in the public sector international framework is to encourage better service delivery and improved accountability by establishing a benchmark for good governance in the public sector. After the introduction, the paper makes some conceptual clarifications and delves into some models of egovernance, and there after took a cursory look at the challenges of implementing egovernance in nigeria before making some recommendations. A weapon for the fight against corruption in nigeria by john danfulani ph. This chapter will enable you come to the knowledge of the shifting paradigm in public service. This study evaluates governance in the extractive industries visavis the governance principles that are essential in the proper management of the extractive industries and its implications for national development using nigeria as a case study. Although humans make millions of decisions in many ways, if stripped to the core, like peeling the layers off an onion, underlying even the most sophisticated decision making lies a basic framework. The impact of organised crime on governance in west africa. What this paper attempts to do is to carefully examine the myth and opportunity of egovernance in nigeria.
Nigeria is a country that has always posed a paradox to the international community in terms of its level of development visavis its economic potential. No annoying ads, no download limits, enjoy it and dont forget to bookmark and share the love. The paper public sector restructuring and governance in nigeria. The international framework is not intended to replace national and sectoral governance codes. The intrinsic role of information and communication technology in reinvigorating public service delivery in nigeria rahim ajao ganiyu, akintunde oluwafemi department of business administration, university of lagos, lagos, nigeria. In this study, the researcher evaluated the role of ict on e governance framework in nigerian aviation industry. Public sector restructuring and governance in nigeria. Nigeria, rwanda, and tanzania have not experienced growth in percapita income since the 1970s. Additionally, across nigeria traditional rulers and religious leaders wield significant influence in politics and governance. A handbook on icts for local governance by gianluca carlo misuraca, is a timely and signifi cant eff ort to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the theme of egovernance in africa, its. Pdf governance and public service delivery in nigeria. Nigeria has the fastest growing and most lucrative telecommunications, and information and. Laws of the federation of nigeria petroleum act 1990. Raji national institute for freshwater fisheries research pmb 6006, new bussa, niger state, nigeria.
Understanding open government partnership in nigeria the. The role of information and communication technologies cucen2017 transformative potentials of e governance. E governance in the public sectorelectronic governance and administration is very relevant in the discourse on modern usage of technology in the world of public administration. Chuke nwude1 idam okpara itiri2 bamidele oyakhiromhe agbadua3 sergius nwannebuike udeh4 1,2department of banking and finance, faculty of business administration, university of nigeria, enugu campus. E government at the crossroads 2001 benchmarking e government. Ict in nigeria has not effectively influenced the development of its e governance status due to numerous challenges such as the unwillingness on the part of the government to ensure a two way communication pattern in the governing process. After 55 years of political independence, nigeria continues to grapple with the challenges of democratic transformation and good governance. Governance is dened by kaufman, kraay and zoidolobaton 1999, p. This article tries to explain, as simply as possible, what governance and good governance means. Nigeria rwi index questionnaire back indicator score 5. This governance profile is thus prepared with background research from nigerias socioeconomic and political history. Good governance in africa 4 about the land that supports them. Pdf challenges of egovernment implementation in the.
Since independence in 1960, nigeria has become a powerhouse in the global petroleum market, among the 10. Evidence of corruption and the influence of social norms. In egovernance, government makes best possible use of. Sharma2 abstract egovernment refers to the delivery of national or local government information and services via the internet or other digital means to citizens or businesses or other governmental agencies. I welcome the opportunity to address this august body on nigerias journey on.
Nigeria is a federal republic comprised of federal, states and local governments, which manage their fiscal affairs independently. Definitionsdomain framework and status around the world shailendra c. Egovernance is more than just a government website on the internet. After the introduction, the paper makes some conceptual clarifications and delves into some models of e governance, and there after took a cursory look at the challenges of implementing e governance in nigeria before making some recommendations. As of today we have 110,518,197 ebooks for you to download for free. Public sector, restructuring, sustainable development, governance, nigeria. Paper presented at the conference on corporate governance, accra, ghana, 29 30 january, 2001. The paper is qualitative in nature and relies on secondary sources for data. Egovernance in the public sectorelectronic governance and administration is very relevant in the discourse on modern usage of technology in the world of public administration. From the outset, therefore, i want to put in a disclaimer that, by training, i am not a political scientist. A study of top ten e governance projects undertaken by different state governments in india have been listed and evaluated for its effectiveness based on certain parameters. Religious and traditional leaders are some of the most highly respected individuals in society.
Department of information systems, faculty of computer science university technology malaysia email. Alemika the impact of organised crime on governance in west africa region or the african unions plan of action on drug control and crime prevention 202017, however, have had limited effect to date. A weapon for the fight against corruption in nigeria by john danfulani abstract. Egovernance encompasses a broad vision of the utilization of information and. D abstract corruption is the major vice militating against. The strategicobjective of e governance is to support and simplify governance for all parties. Ademola oyejide and adedoyin soyibo development policy centre ibadan, nigeria. The term egovernance refers to the process of using information technology for automating both the internal operations of the government. The author is of the view that poverty is synonymous with underdevelopment. D abstract corruption is the major vice militating against good governance and societal development in nigeria. An overwhelming consensus of academic opinion attributes this poor economic performance to failures of governancein african states. The use of icts can connect all three parties and support processesand activities.
Good governance in the public sector consultation draft for. However,the author know very well that is suggestions are not far from most. Good governance in the public sector consultation draft. The strategicobjective of egovernance is to support and simplify governance for all parties. For example, religious lead ers may advise politicians or attempt to influence who contests elections. Do central governments transfer resources to subnational authorities based on extraction of mineral resources. For years it has been struggling to decrease unemployment, income inequality and its dependence on oil.
Although, the british did not leave a large civil service system, it left a civil service that was efficient and effective. Corporate governance in nigeria1 nigerian law guru. Norad was requested to undertake the study by the norwegian embassy in nigeria. Ict and egovernment in nigeria prof akunyili nkpuhe. Introduction in his paper entitled egovernance in developing countries, backus 2001 argues that egovernance is more than just a government website on the internet and proceeds to define egovernance as the application of electronic means in the interaction between. It assesses the implementation of e governance in nigeria, the benefits and challenges of e governance. Jan 23, 2016 corporate governance applicability to the nigerian public sector. Egovernance is a two way communication process which deals with the use of information. Global journal of political science and administration. It assesses the implementation of egovernance in nigeria, the benefits and challenges of.
With an estimated population just over 151 million representing more than 250 ethnic groups, nigeria is the most populous nation in subsaharan africa. What this paper attempts to do is to carefully examine the myth and opportunity of e governance in nigeria. The history of nigerian public sector is traceable to the colonial epoch through independence era, military interregnum and towards the restoration of democracy in nigeria in what came to be known. Tech or operations research degree from the federal university of technology yola nigeria in 2002. The literature on corruption in nigeria nigeria is the most populous country in africa and a very important oil producer. Abstract relying on an alternative theoretical framework i. Role of information and communication technologies cucen2017 65 transformative potentials of e governance.
Reducing corruption in african developing countries. This is also reflected in the low ranking index it gets in international surveys despite the effort to develop its infrastructure and human capital. Principles of corporate governance is intended to assist public company boards and management in their efforts to implement appropriate and effective corporate governance practices and serve as spokespersons for the public dialogue on evolving governance standards. The term e governance refers to the process of using information technology for automating both the internal operations of the government. A study of top ten egovernance projects undertaken by different state governments in india have been listed and evaluated for its effectiveness based on certain parameters. Egovernment at the crossroads 2001 benchmarking egovernment. Free download egovernance ppt with pdf report sumit thakur january 29, 2019 free download egovernance ppt with pdf report 20190129t05. Corruption, poverty, ignorance, diseases, inflation, declining productivity, maladministration, dictatorship, ethnicity and other primordial factors, as well as prevalent social vices are the road mines to good governance in nigeria.
The purpose of public sector governance is to ensure that the state or the public sector enterprise by whatever name called fulfils its overall mandate, achieves its intended outcomes for citizens and service users. Numerous key studies such as aprm report on nigeria, unecas african governance report, nigeria aprm country selfassessment report. A situational analysis of abia, ebonyi, imo and kaduna states 3 acknowledgement understanding the context and issues for any intended voice and accountability program that contributes to good governance reforms remain critical to any sort of planned intervention, and we are thankful to th ose that have made. The focus of this paper is to examine the e governance implementation in nigeria using the technology acceptance model. All efforts by successive civilian governments to entrench true democracy and good governance in the country seem to have met brick walls in which for every gained step. Corruption is the major vice militating against good. Therefore, investing in human capital through education is the best strategy. Corruption is the major vice militating against good governance and societal development in nigeria. Civil service, development, democratization, good governance, nigeria introduction the civil service model being operated in nigeria has its origin in british colonial administration. Use of internet by the government to provide its services at the door step of customers, business and other stakeholder. E governance is more than just a government website on the internet. Unfortunately, successive governments in nigeria have continued to pay lip services to the issue of investment in education. Laws of the federation of nigeria an act to provide for the exploration of petroleum from the territorial waters and the continental shelf of nigeria and to vest the ownership of, and all onshore and offshore revenue from petroleum resources derivable therefrom in the federal government and for all other matters incidental thereto. Download eadministration tool, for egovernance for free.
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