Challenging Colonial Administrative Behavior in Bangladesh

This book explores the success of digital government implementation in Bangladesh, despite high levels of corruption. It examines the historical and political context, policies, and strategies adopted by successive governments for facilitating the transformation of traditional public service delivery processes into digital service delivery. It also contextualizes the new e-Government development initiatives in light of various approaches such as traditional public administration, new public management, digital era governance, new public governance, and design thinking. The book analyzes the progress of digital government in Bangladesh from a soft, behavioral perspective and is of interest to scholars, researchers, bureaucrats, government officials, think tanks, and NGOs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of public policy and administration in Bangladesh, shedding light on the remarkable achievements of certain governments in least developed countries (LDCs) despite persistent corruption. Through the implementation of digital, electronic, or e-Government initiatives, these governments have successfully undergone a remarkable online transformation, revolutionizing the delivery of public services. The book explores the historical and political context that shaped these digital service delivery transformations, examining the diverse policies and strategies adopted by successive Bangladeshi governments to facilitate the transition from traditional, paper-based, and circuitous public service delivery processes to efficient and effective digital ones. It also reviews the public administration reforms introduced over several decades, as well as other initiatives aimed at improving service delivery management.

In addition, the book contextualizes the new e-Government development initiatives in the broader framework of various approaches such as traditional public administration, new public management, digital era governance, new public governance, and design thinking. Drawing on a wealth of published and unpublished materials, extensive interviews with senior public officials, academics, representatives of international donor agencies, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations, and a comprehensive survey of over 400 bureaucrats, the book offers a deep analysis of the progress of digital government in Bangladesh from a soft, behavioral perspective.

This book is of immense interest to scholars and researchers in the fields of public policy and public administration, politics, innovation, and South Asian studies. It serves as a valuable resource for bureaucrats and government officials, providing valuable insights into the latest developments and best practices in digital government. Moreover, it is an essential reading for think tanks and non-governmental organizations, as they strive to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of public services in Bangladesh and other LDCs.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032523538