Abstract
This research primarily aims to determine how e-government resource utilization influences sustainable development (SD) while considering the multi-dimensional regional integration index (MRII). The sample consists of year 2003–2018 for 64 Belt and Road countries. The study uses the untapped potential of MRII moderating role between the e-government, and the genuine savings index (GSI) for sustainable development. Further, governance composite (WGI), institutional quality (ICRG), government consumptions, macroeconomics conditions, information and communications technology (ICT) exports, population size and internet users are the other important factors that drive sustainable development. The study's findings are estimated through a two-step system Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) which validated through re-estimating alternate variables and D-K regression. Direct channel results of e-government level indicate a significant but negative impact on sustainable development as most countries in BRI are developing or under developing. While, with multi-dimensional regional integration, indirect channel e-government resources play a significant positive role in sustainable development path. Also, it is evident that in Covid-19 pandemic period, a better technological system and innovation at the institutional level of countries like China may combat Covid-19 effectively in a more robust manner. At the same time, regional integration at a multi-dimensional level further enhances sustainable development path for neighboring and regionally interconnected countries. Therefore, regional integration can help to an extent in combating post-Covid-19 pandemic effects with the help of robust e-government system implementation and to promote sustainable development. This study contributes to the e-government transformation in the multi-dimensional regional integration of BRI contexts, which boosts balanced environmental-friendly socio-economic growth.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
