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The role of digital governance instruments and internet usage on government stability and regime durability

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  • Nasr G. Elbahnasawy
  • Ahmad Reshad Osmani
  • Timothy M. Shaughnessy

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This paper documents the dual effects of digital governance tools – including e-government and e-participation – and internet usage on government stability and regime durability. Employing a broad panel dataset alongside multiple estimation methods, it finds that while these digital governance tools can undermine government stability in the short term, they may also improve regime durability over time. Similarly, internet engagements tend to diminish government stability but enhance regime durability, with results proving highly robust. These effects are more pronounced in high-income countries compared to other income groups. The telecommunications infrastructure component of e-government may risk government stability, potentially by facilitating protests, while it is also vital in enhancing regime durability. The e-government’s human capital aspect contributes positively to government stability. These findings underscore the importance of careful design, implementation, and continuous assessment of digital governance strategies to ensure they promote stability.

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  • Nasr G. Elbahnasawy & Ahmad Reshad Osmani & Timothy M. Shaughnessy, 2026. "The role of digital governance instruments and internet usage on government stability and regime durability," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 58(15), pages 2891-2908, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:applec:v:58:y:2026:i:15:p:2891-2908
    DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2025.2482241
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