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Electronic public service delivery: progress and challenges in Bangladesh

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  • Ahmed Shafiqul Huque
  • Jannatul Ferdous

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Purpose - The paper aims to examine the state of electronic service delivery in Bangladesh. It reviews the structure and operation of the “e-service” centers at the district, sub-district (upazila), and union levels by taking an inventory and assessing their contributions. Design/methodology/approach - The paper is based on a review of the functions and operations of the service delivery agencies with reference to the claims made by the government. It is based on secondary materials obtained from academic studies, government documents, relevant websites, and media reports. Findings - Electronic delivery of public services in Bangladesh has not been effective as planned. There are issues regarding channels of communication, the competence of public officials, human and financial resources, and political will to support the agencies delivering public services. Originality/value - The paper examines the arrangements, practices, and problems of delivery of public services in Bangladesh through e-service centers at the local levels to determine the progress and potentials of employing digital technology for addressing problems. It proposes the strategy for public service delivery by using digital technology in the country.

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  • Ahmed Shafiqul Huque & Jannatul Ferdous, 2024. "Electronic public service delivery: progress and challenges in Bangladesh," Public Administration and Policy: An Asia-Pacific Journal, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 27(1), pages 19-30, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:pappps:pap-06-2023-0090
    DOI: 10.1108/PAP-06-2023-0090
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