E-government: An analysis for implementation: Framework for understanding cultural and social impact

The purpose of this study is to explore the emerging applications of e-government, both in the United States and in the international community. Technology allows governments to service citizens in a more timely, effective, and cost efficient way. E-government implementation may meet initial citizen resistance, require development expenses, and present certain implementation issues. Domestic and international impacts of e-government implementation are substantial. International impacts include cultural and social adaptation issues, transborder data flow issues, and the potential for the development of a global digital divide. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.