Chapter XVII A Study of the Relationships between Economic Climates, National Culture, and E-Government Readiness: A Global Perspective

As ICT-enabled services such as e-government initiatives diffuse globally, it is becoming clear that some nations are not faring as well as others. Yet, the notion of e-government stands to benefit the sorts of countries that are lagging behind the most. Here, we examine the relationships between economic climates and national cultural factors on the one hand, and e-government readiness on the other. Our results showed significant relationships between nations' economic climates, some cultural dimensions, and e- government readiness. We discussed our findings in the context of three relevant socioeconomic theories. We also highlighted the study's implications for researchers, policy makers, and governments.

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