E-government and corruption in an emerging country: New perspectives from a spatiotemporal approach

Trung Chinh Dang, Huong Vu Van and Dao Le Van

International Review of Economics & Finance, 2025, vol. 100, issue C

Abstract: The role of digital government in combating corruption has attracted significant attention, yet its spatial and temporal impacts remain insufficiently examined. This study employs geographically and temporally weighted regression (GTWR) estimations to analyze the influence of e-government on corruption across various regions and timeframes in Vietnam. Grounded in social contract theory and utilizing data from 2018 to 2022, the findings reveal that e-government generally reduces corruption, albeit with significant regional disparities. Notably, while full e-government adoption demonstrates a negative effect on corruption, partial implementation has a positive correlation with corruption levels. These results underscore the need for region-specific e-government enhancements to maximize its effectiveness in combating corruption.

Keywords: E-Government; Corruption; Social contract theory; Spatio-temporal effects (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O17 O38 O43 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.iref.2025.104111

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