E-Government as an Anti-Corruption Tool: Experience from Indonesia

Dyah Setyaningrum ()
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Dyah Setyaningrum: Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia

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Abstract: Objective � Transparency is promoted as one of the most important measures against corruption. E-government provides greater access to information that can subsequently increase transparency, accountability, and be used as an effective anti-corruption tool. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between e-government and corruption. Methodology/Technique � To gain more insight, we also investigate the effect of e-procurement as one of the egovernment initiatives for tackling corruption. We use observations from local government (districts and cities) in Indonesia during the period 2012�2015. Findings � The results show that e-government implementation is associated with lower corruption. E-government reduces corruption by removing discretion, thereby curbing the opportunities for arbitrary action that often result in corruption. Novelty � Moreover, the results also show that adopting e-procurement increases transparency and accountability through increased competition among bidders and enables real-time access to information, which ultimately reduces corruption in public procurement.

Keywords: accountability; corruption; e-government; e-procurement; transparency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M10 M48 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 8
Date: 2017-12-05
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Published in Accounting and Finance Review, Volume 2, Issue 4

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