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Transforming Public Finance Through GovTech
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David Amaglobeli
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Ruud A. de Mooij
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Staff Discussion Notes
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2023: Issue 004
Language:
English
Publication Date:
07 Sep 2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400245480.006
ISBN:
9798400246609
ISSN:
2617-6750
Pages:
45
Keywords:
GovTech; Digitalization; Inequality; Public Finance; Social Dividends; governance pillar; A. government strategy; assessment tool; A. digital divide; government transfer; staff discussion note SDN2023/004; management information system; government technology; PFM information systems; Caribbean; Middle East; North Africa; Global; Europe; Asia and Pacific
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Staff Discussion Notes (SDNs) showcase policy-related analysis and research being developed by IMF staff members and are published to elicit comments and to encourage debate.The views expressed in this Policy Discussion Paper are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the IMF or IMF policy.
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Digital divide across countries and within countries continues to persist and even increased when the quality of internet connection is considered. The note shows that many governments have not been able to harness the full potential of digitalization. Governments could play important role to facilitate digital adoption by intervening both on supply (investing in infrastructure) and demand side (increase internet affordability). The note also documents significant dividends from digital adoption for revenue collection and spending efficiency, and for outcomes in education, health and social safety nets. The note also emphasizes that digitalization is not a substitute for good governance and that comprehensive reform plans embedded in National Digital Strategies (NDS) combined with legal and institutional reforms are needed to ensure that governments can reap full benefits from digitalization and manage the risks appropriately.
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