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IntroductionGovernment service delivery is a critical determinant of citizen trust and satisfaction in South Africa, where inequalities and governance challenges shape perceptions of state performance. Gauteng, the count...

Abstract The digital business environment has become a focal point of global competition. As the world’s second-largest economy, China’s digital economy has a huge scale, and its exploration of institutional innovati...

The transition towards low-carbon transportation has intensified interest in electric vehicles (EVs), yet adoption remains uneven despite ambitious policy targets such as India’s 2030 electrification goal. This study e...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Tertiary healthcare systems in low‐ and middle‐income countries persistently suffer quality gaps due to inefficient financing and governance. Innovative healthcare financing mechanisms ar...

This article provides a comprehensive economic analysis of the co-operation between the local governments of Ukraine and the Member States of the European Union between 2014 and 2023. The study aims to identify the insti...

INTRODUCTION. Local government bodies are facing new communication challenges that arise not only from technological processes but also from social ones. These include convergence, engagement and participation, the speed...

Addressing socioeconomic challenges related to fiscal decentralisation and rural development highlights the growing importance of strengthening the own-revenue capacity of rural local governments for improving financial ...

Climate change–driven drought increasingly threatens water security and community resilience in climate-sensitive watersheds like the Bicol River Basin (BRB) in the Philippines, highlighting the urgent need for sustain...

BackgroundThe 2025 United States government shutdown (October 1–November 12) resulted in historic disruptions to benefit distribution for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The purpose of this study ...

Abstract Digital government development, as a key direction for governmental advancement in the digital economy era, presents a valuable opportunity to enhance regional innovation efficiency. This article delves into the...

Abstract Despite rising government health expenditure with significant challenges facing the health sector, Nigeria carries one of Africa’s highest malaria burdens which have been a primary cause of rising infant and m...

Abstract In post-conflict and fragile institutional environments such as Somalia, motivating public-sector employees is critical for organizational reconstruction and effective service delivery. However, implementing inc...

The purpose of this study is to examine how differences in governance capacity shape urban–rural disparities in digital government maturity at the subnational level. Focusing on a developing country context, the study ...

The Niger Delta is the centre of oil and gas production in Nigeria, accounting for about 80% of total Government Revenue, 95% of Foreign Exchange and over 80% of National Wealth. The region has also recently attracted at...

Abstract Introduction The geriatric population is the fastest-growing age group and accounts for one-third of surgical patients. A growing body of evidence reveals that postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is the m...

AbstractPublic health emergencies such as pandemics, natural disasters, and epidemics may require rapid, high-stakes decisions often made by elected officials with limited public health training. Artificial intelligence ...

The increase in energy consumption in buildings, particularly in the government sector, poses a serious challenge in the effort to mitigate climate change. This research aims to analyze and optimize the facade design of ...

Abstract This study examines the impact of educational awareness, socioeconomic status, and rationalization of action on parental investment in education, with a specific focus on the mediating role of government educati...

This study examines the extent to which the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) at the enterprise level in Europe is shaped by government institutional readiness and national cultural dimensions. Integrating ins...

BackgroundE-budgeting is expected to improve transparency, traceability, plan–budget consistency, and accountability in local public financial management. However, in mandatory-use settings, formal system use does not ...

Accountability is a cornerstone of good governance, particularly in the era of fiscal decentralization. Despite ongoing reforms, many Indonesian provinces continue to face challenges related to limited transparency, heav...

Chilling effects are inhibitions of legitimate behaviors and are an important ethical side effect of surveillance. With the centrality of media users’ data for digital communication it is important to gain insights int...

Purpose — This study examines how global economic policy uncertainty (GEPU) shapes government expenditure dynamics in emerging market economies. Methods — Using an annual panel of 28 emerging economies from 1998 to ...

Background: Participatory budgeting (PB) techniques have emerged to promote democratic engagement with local government to influence local government expenditures and ensure priorities of all role-players are incorporat...