Corruption and Good Governance: An Analysis of ASEAN's E-Governance Experience
Since its formation in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has progressed to become an economic powerhouse. From a loosely formed grouping in the 1960s, its members have since undergone massive integration. A key motive of the Association is to transfer government and public ser...
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| author | Rubasundram, Geetha A. Rasiah, Rajah |
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| description | Since its formation in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has progressed to become an economic powerhouse. From a loosely formed grouping in the 1960s, its members have since undergone massive integration. A key motive of the Association is to transfer government and public services onto a technology platform, termed e-government. An important concern is whether e-governance can reduce corruption and stimulate sustainable development. Using traditional governance measures and e-governance indices, this paper analyses the state of governance and corruption in ASEAN. While the deepening of e-governance - via government and public participation - has raised the potential for improving good governance practices, that in itself can be counterproductive as socioeconomic agents could broaden corrupt practices by appropriating its public-good-like characteristics. Hence, ASEAN governments have to implement changes in their communications strategies and feedback mechanisms, remove barriers blocking the spread and use of information technology, and promote a collaborative environment with civil society organizations, while considering the use of the "carrot and stick" approach to improve good governance. © 2019 ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute. |
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| spelling | um.eprints-236182020-01-29T02:51:56Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/23618/ Corruption and Good Governance: An Analysis of ASEAN's E-Governance Experience Rubasundram, Geetha A. Rasiah, Rajah HB Economic Theory JA Political science (General) Since its formation in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has progressed to become an economic powerhouse. From a loosely formed grouping in the 1960s, its members have since undergone massive integration. A key motive of the Association is to transfer government and public services onto a technology platform, termed e-government. An important concern is whether e-governance can reduce corruption and stimulate sustainable development. Using traditional governance measures and e-governance indices, this paper analyses the state of governance and corruption in ASEAN. While the deepening of e-governance - via government and public participation - has raised the potential for improving good governance practices, that in itself can be counterproductive as socioeconomic agents could broaden corrupt practices by appropriating its public-good-like characteristics. Hence, ASEAN governments have to implement changes in their communications strategies and feedback mechanisms, remove barriers blocking the spread and use of information technology, and promote a collaborative environment with civil society organizations, while considering the use of the "carrot and stick" approach to improve good governance. © 2019 ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute. ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute 2019 Article PeerReviewed Rubasundram, Geetha A. and Rasiah, Rajah (2019) Corruption and Good Governance: An Analysis of ASEAN's E-Governance Experience. Southeast Asian Economies, 36 (1). pp. 57-70. ISSN 2339-5095, DOI https://doi.org/10.1355/ae36-1f <https://doi.org/10.1355/ae36-1f>. https://doi.org/10.1355/ae36-1f doi:10.1355/ae36-1f |
| spellingShingle | HB Economic Theory JA Political science (General) Rubasundram, Geetha A. Rasiah, Rajah Corruption and Good Governance: An Analysis of ASEAN's E-Governance Experience |
| title | Corruption and Good Governance: An Analysis of ASEAN's E-Governance Experience |
| title_full | Corruption and Good Governance: An Analysis of ASEAN's E-Governance Experience |
| title_fullStr | Corruption and Good Governance: An Analysis of ASEAN's E-Governance Experience |
| title_full_unstemmed | Corruption and Good Governance: An Analysis of ASEAN's E-Governance Experience |
| title_short | Corruption and Good Governance: An Analysis of ASEAN's E-Governance Experience |
| title_sort | corruption and good governance an analysis of asean s e governance experience |
| topic | HB Economic Theory JA Political science (General) |
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