Is It Still in the Works? Understanding e-Government as A Stage in the Democratic Process

George Towar Ikbal Tawakkal(1),

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/ipsr.v7i2.37770


(1) Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia

Abstract

Democracy operates through the mechanisms of society. Today, technology has become an integral part of societal development, has permeated many aspects of life, and is expected to play an important role in democracy. The government, activists, and academics have all advocated for the use of technology in government, known as e-government. While there is academic debate about its impact on democracy, this article believes it is critical to place impact after development. This viewpoint is useful for engaging in academic debate. Assuming that each stage has its own timetable, this article asks, "What stage is e-government at right now?" Looking at the indicators measured by various agencies and positioning them as shared awareness of e-government, it is possible to conclude that today is the stage of e-government development. The answer may serve as a reminder to academics researching the impact of e-government.

Keywords

e-Government; Democracy; Stages; Development

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