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Der Autor unterscheidet die elektronische Verwaltung, E-Government im engeren Sinne vom neuartigen gesellschaftlichen Problemfeld Netzpolitik. Letztere lässt sich analytisch in die Politik fürs Netz und die Politik im Netz, vielfach auf die sogenannte elektronische Demokratie eingeengt, aufgliedern. Der Autor erwartet eine zunehmende Konzentration der gesellschaftlichen und wissenschaftlichen Debatte auf die Politik fürs Netz. Viele heute zu beobachtenden Phänomene werden den Status des Innovativen verlieren und zur Normalität werden. (ICB)

Throughout the world, e-government has become a key element of modernization and government reform programs. E-government has put a spell on public administration from Singapore to Uruguay and from the United States to Hong Kong. This worldwide movement is interesting from the perspective of information science and public administration science. For example, an interesting aspect of the worldwide e-government movement is the remarkable similarity between the e-government programs. On the surface, e-government initiatives appear to be somewhat similar throughout the world. Governments have redesigned their social security organizations, tax departments and education agencies to be able to put informational and transactional services on the world-wide web.

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of government administrative capacity and e-government performance on the citizens' intention to use e-government services by integrating into the technology acceptance model (TAM). In addition, the study investigates the mediating effect of perceived usefulness in these nexus.


Design/methodology/approach
A quantitative and cross-sectional approach is used to gather the data from 443 respondents in Vietnam. The squares structural equation modeling is used to access the impact of government administrative capacity and e-government performance on the citizens' intention to use e-government, the mediating effect of perceived usefulness.


Findings
The results show that e-government performance, government administrative capacity and perceived usefulness are critical determinants of citizens' intention. Furthermore, government administrative capacity positively impacts e-government performance. More importantly, perceived usefulness plays a mediating role in these relationships. The results also show that both age and qualification moderate the relationship between perceived usefulness and intention.


Practical implications
The findings of this study provide valuable evidence and implications. Public officials must enhance the administrative capacity as the determination for the application of e-government. They must demonstrate their commitment to implementing e-government initiatives. Moreover, the government should continually carry out policies to improve e-government performance.


Originality/value
This study uses the TAM by incorporating government administrative capacity and e-government performance. Evidence about the mechanism linking government administrative capacity and e-government performance to citizens' intention to use e-government is scant. With this stated, this study fills these gaps by pioneering exploring the mediating role of perceived usefulness in these relationships.

Implementation of e-Government Development. his study aims to identify and explainwhy the implementation of e-Government development policies in the Departemen of Library,Archives, and Documentation (BPAD) is not effective, and the factors that influence theimplementation of e-Government development policies in BPAD Riau Province. The method used inthis research is descriptive qualitative approach. Supported by the theory developed by Daniel A.Mazmanian and Paul A. Sabatier related Implementation Framework Analysis Model to explain theprocess and policy implementation. For more detailed information about the factors that affect theimplementation of the policy, the author refers to the theory of George C. Edward III. The studyconcluded that the implementation of e-Government Policy in BPAD Riau Province has not runeffectively. Ideally, an established policy should be a policy derived at least in the least internaloperating organization that has the power and the rule. Factors that influence the implementation ofe-Government policy BPAD Riau Province including the Communications factor of policymakersdown in the form of guidelines and technical guidelines. Resource factors namely the dimension ofits human resources in terms of quality and quantity is low. Disposition is the understanding of thefactors related to implementing agencies understand that this policy is merely an appeal and notbinding. Factor structure of the bureaucracy no one has successfully developed specifically relatedfield or officials responsible for implementation of e-Government policy in BPAD Riau Province.

Administrative reform has been high on the political agenda in Japan for quite some time now, and, as in most other countries, the introduction of information technology (IT) to administration offices is seen as a vital part of this. However, Japan has long been slow to join in the development of e-government features, which have been in successful operation for quite some time now in the U.S., Canada, and the Scandinavian countries. In Germany, the federal government started the initiatives Bund Online 2005 and Media@Komm to promote e-government services on all levels of government.The Japanese government launched the "e-Japan Initiative" in January 2001 to help Japan catch up with the development of the so-called "IT Society." Part of this initiative is also the promotion of e-government services. The aim of this initiative is to offer 98% of national government services online by the end of 2003. A large number of services have already been introduced by the national government and on the local level.One of the main obstacles for a broad usage of e-government functions, though, is the secure identification of the parties to a transaction and the replacement of requirements for written declarations by equally secure electronic methods. The Japanese Digital Signatures Act of 2001 opened the way for national standards in electronic identification through a qualified digital signature similar to that laid out in the EU directive of January 2000. This is also accepted as a standard in the area of administrative procedures, and the ministries concerned have been authorized by the national government to alter their respective laws to allow electronic communication with the use of digital signatures. A Law on Municipal Signature Providers and Online Administrative Procedures was introduced to the Diet in June 2002, and an already-passed alteration to the Notary Act allows Japanese notaries to digitally certify certain documents.Another problem to be solved is the security of personal data. This has been illustrated by the fierce discussion surrounding the introduction of a national population registry in Japan in 2002. Together with a national registry, the idea of connecting the traditional personal seal system with digital signatures might also come a little closer to reality. ; Administrative reform has been high on the political agenda in Japan for quite some time now, and, as in most other countries, the introduction of information technology (IT) to administration offices is seen as a vital part of this. However, Japan has long been slow to join in the development of e-government features, which have been in successful operation for quite some time now in the U.S., Canada, and the Scandinavian countries. In Germany, the federal government started the initiatives Bund Online 2005 and Media@Komm to promote e-government services on all levels of government.The Japanese government launched the "e-Japan Initiative" in January 2001 to help Japan catch up with the development of the so-called "IT Society." Part of this initiative is also the promotion of e-government services. The aim of this initiative is to offer 98% of national government services online by the end of 2003. A large number of services have already been introduced by the national government and on the local level.One of the main obstacles for a broad usage of e-government functions, though, is the secure identification of the parties to a transaction and the replacement of requirements for written declarations by equally secure electronic methods. The Japanese Digital Signatures Act of 2001 opened the way for national standards in electronic identification through a qualified digital signature similar to that laid out in the EU directive of January 2000. This is also accepted as a standard in the area of administrative procedures, and the ministries concerned have been authorized by the national government to alter their respective laws to allow electronic communication with the use of digital signatures. A Law on Municipal Signature Providers and Online Administrative Procedures was introduced to the Diet in June 2002, and an already-passed alteration to the Notary Act allows Japanese notaries to digitally certify certain documents.Another problem to be solved is the security of personal data. This has been illustrated by the fierce discussion surrounding the introduction of a national population registry in Japan in 2002. Together with a national registry, the idea of connecting the traditional personal seal system with digital signatures might also come a little closer to reality.

LEFIS organized a meeting in July 2007 in Jaca (Spain) to discuss the status and the perspectives of e-Government especially applied to the legal aspects of society. As it is known the potential benefits of e-Government are numerous and they include greater efficiency, improved public services, enhanced engagement with citizens. Yet progress has been relatively slow, particularly when compared with other sectors such as e-Commerce. From the presentations of some experiences focused in particular on digital divide, e-Participation, form of government, role of citizens, planning methodology in proposing solutions for citizens, the book highlights some problems and solutions to help overcome barriers.

In this article two different analytical aspects of organisational life, the rhetoric of management and the reality of work are used as a context for discussing some implications of the Swedish action plan for eGovernment. Through the lens of these dimensions it becomes obvious that the invisible values within the Swedish action plan for eGovernment are embedded in the rhetoric of management and visible in the reality of work.

An introduction to a special issue on "The World of E-Government" describes e-government as a transforming agent that affects all aspects/entities of government. This volume brings together the latest research on how electronic government is currently being used/not used in different parts of the world; the myriad of purposes it serves; & its potential to meet the vital needs of citizens, governments, & businesses. The electronic age has already changed the course of worldwide commerce & it is hoped that e-government will not just change but will enhance the nature of government. It is contended that the dramatic increase in available information has the potential to produce "explosions in freedom." The need to learn from early mistakes is discussed along with ways to make e-government more responsive. The contributors to this volume include practitioners in governments; persons focused on the business of e-government; & distinguished international researchers. Together they provide a comprehensive view of the status of e-government throughout the world. A synopsis of each chapter is included. J. Lindroth

As alternative to existing e-government measuring models, here proposed a new customer centric, service oriented, simple approach for measuring countries e-Governments. If successfully implemented, built infrastructure will provide a single egovernment index number for countries. Main schema is as follows. Country CIO or equal position government official, at the beginning of each year will provide to United Nations dedicated web site 4 numbers on behalf of own country: 1) Ratio of available online public services, to total number of public services, 2) Ratio of interagency inter ministry online public services to total number of available online public services, 3) Ratio of total number of citizen and business entities served online annually to total number of citizen and business entities served annually online and physically on those services, 4) Simple index for geographical spread of online served citizen and business entities. 4 numbers then combined into one index number by mathematical Average function. In addition to 4 numbers 5th number can be introduced as service quality indicator of online public services. If in ordering of countries index number is equal, 5th criteria will be used. Notice: This approach is for country's current e-government achievement assessment, not for e-government readiness assessment.

Mit dem neuen Paradigma der Informationsgesellschaft gewannen auch die Felder E-Government und elektronische Demokratie an Aktualität. Die Fortschritte auf diesem Gebiet sind allerdings bisher recht bescheiden geblieben. Dabei sind die Einsatzmöglichkeiten des Internet im politischen Prozess vielfältig. Sie umfassen die Bereiche Information, Diskussion, Partizipation, Transaktion und Administration. Interaktive Kommunikation kann die Monodirektionalität der klassischen Massenkommunikation überwinden helfen. Das Internet wurde bisher jedoch kaum zur Stärkung der Position des Bürgers eingesetzt. Dabei zeigt ein Vergleich des deutschen Projekts DEMOS mit dem britischen iCan-Projekt, dass das Internet sehr wohl für eine Intensivierung der Bürgerbeteiligung eingesetzt werden kann, wenn ein echter politischer Wille dazu vorhanden ist. Dieser Wille ist gegenwärtig zumindest in Deutschland jedoch nicht vorhanden. (ICE)

Over the past two decades, governments have used information and communication technologies (ICTs) to integrate their internal functions and improve their delivery of services. Scholars and practitioners have conceptualized these various ICT trends and referred to them collectively as e-government. As the number of citizens using the Internet and mobile technologies increases, the public sector is constantly innovating to keep pace with the changing technologies and citizens' expectations. This essay reviews the academic literature on e-government among local governments and explores the issues related to its adoption and implementation. Adopting an e-government stages perspective with attention to institutional capacity, the essay examines the factors and determinants of local e-government success. The essay concludes with directions for future research on e-government and innovation in local governments.

This article examines the internal and external administrative factors conducive and inhibitive of the development of e-government. It develops a conceptual framework on the basis of existing experiences drawn from administrative reforms. Using data from a large survey of public managers in the German federal government to test guidelines and prescriptions provided in the article, this study indicates that the elements and guidelines developed in our research have had a direct or indirect influence on the development of e-government. Finally, the article indicates further research requirements, as well as consequences for practical project design.