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The Impact on Governance

Governance refers to how government and civil society arrive at a decision in meeting the needs of the populace. It is the mechanism of running a government using a set of principles defined in a constitution. Politics involves the art of governance, but is often considered to go beyond governance; it is also the means by which an individual or an organization establishes and enforces governance.

This chapter touches upon how both governance and politics have sought to utilize emerging technologies in recent times to deliver public sector services.

Governments across the world work on several mandates depending on local priorities. Governments of developing countries focus on judicial effectiveness, poverty eradication, ...

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