report: The impact of e-government on competitiveness

EUROPA - IDABC: The impact of e-government on competitiveness

Complete title:
The impact of e-government and competitiveness, growth and jobs

Independent Research Report, 14 February 2005

Author(s):
IDABC eGovernment Observatory

Background research report published by the eGovernment Observatory, exploring the link between electronic government and economic competitiveness. The report reviews a number of key issues for Europe’s competitiveness agenda and outlines ways to leverage e-government as a key factor of to make European economies more competitive. It addresses the relation between ICT use, productivity growth and increased competitiveness, and reviews the main levers government can use to boost competitiveness, growth and jobs. Highlighting the crucial impact of public sector efficiency on competitiveness, the report outlines ways to incorporating competitiveness strategic objectives into e-government policies. This report is intended to provide a basis for further work and discussion on the economic impact of e-government.