Information Systems, Accountability, and Performance in the Public Sector

none3To what extent do e-government influence accountability and performance in the public sector? Given the growing importance of performance and accountability in government, discussion has not been as robust as it should be regarding the role of e-government in understanding these challenges. Much has been claimed and written about the influence of e-government on the modernization and growth of public sector initiatives in Europe. Little is known, however, about how e-government influence the accountability and performance of governments. The chapter presents a view of both challenges and advantages of implementing e-government in the area of governments in Europe. It combines the areas of e-government, accountability, and performance in the public sector and examines how closely and critically intertwined they are, in ten European countries.Delivering IT projects on time and within budget while maintaining privacy, security, and accountability is one of the major public challenges of our time. The Handbook of Public Information Systems, addresses all aspects of public IT projects while emphasizing a common theme: technology is too important to leave to the technocrats. Doing so imperils democratic values and is poor public management, jeopardizing strategic planning, policy development, and the mobilization of human capital. The handbook points the way to successful execution of IT projects by offering 39 contributed articles by experts in the field. Content includes introductory material that addresses 21st century public information systems, modern IT needs, and the development of e-government. It follows with an examination of the growth and use of information technology within and among government agencies and organizations. The book addresses current policy issues, offers case studies, and demonstrates successful public sector applications. Each section leads to a holistic approach that emphasizes communication, understanding, and participation from top management, technology teams, and end users. Benchè il lavoro sia frutto dello ssforzo congiunto dei tre autori, i paragrafi 28.1, 28.1.1, 28.1.2, 28.1.3 e 28.3 sono attribuibili a E. Padovani , il paragrafo 28.2 e 28.2.1 a E. Scorsone , ed i paragrafi 28.2.2 e 28.2.3 a R.L. Orelli. - Titolo della collana: Public Administration and Public PolicymixedOrelli R. L.; Padovani E.; Scorsone E.Orelli R. L.; Padovani E.; Scorsone E