Abstract
E-Governance Initiatives in Bangladesh
Highlights
Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), inter alia, in the area of Public Administration in many countries already have confirmed as effective tools for achieving transparent, responsible, accountable, participatory and responsive governance
Efficiency, transparency and accountability in the public sector, citizen-centricity, re-organization, simplification of public forms and procedures and use of modem technology for improved governance -are some of the long-standing areas under discussion in the field of public administration in Bangladesh
Modem information and communication technologies were not in the scene during the Report of the "Administrative and Service Reorganisation Committee", formed in 1972, it had been studied that "Progress in science and technology and the vast amount of new knowledge have made a major impact on the tasks of the Government and on the process of decision-making."' The report suggested for a permanent organization "for the continuous study for the simplification of the forms and procedures with a view
Summary
Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), inter alia, in the area of Public Administration in many countries already have confirmed as effective tools for achieving transparent, responsible, accountable, participatory and responsive governance. Innovative applications of ICTs offer new ways for delivering information and many of public services at citizens' convenience. It has turn into a common point of dialogue as to how new technologies can be integrated into public administration in respect of modernizing existing systems, ensuring good governance and enhancing democratic practices. E-governance tools have become trendy, around the world
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