The Role of E-Government as a Stimulus for Economic Growth

This research paper reviews existing literature of two domains, Electronic Government (e-Government) and Economic Growth. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Technology Acceptance Models (TAM), and Neoclassical theory are ‎all discussed to help develop an integrated view of both domains. More specifically, in terms of ‎theory, it is hoped that this paper may extend its explanatory power beyond current limits. This ‎paper presents, for the benefit of decision makers, a practical framework held together by a logical ‎cohesion between the units of analysis, structures, and processes. This framework is ‎derived from ‎the basic theories and models and latest research done in these fields. It is found that the key ‎variable linking e-Government portals to the economic growth is Competitiveness. In this conception, ‎competitiveness becomes the mediator through which the antecedent variable of e-government ‎leads to a change in the consequent variable of economic growth. Simply put, e-government may ‎stimulate economic growth via enhancing the competitiveness of economic actors. Hence, ‎decision makers in different governmental bodies, may use this integrated framework as a tool to ‎promote technology-based economic growth in the context of competitiveness goals.