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E-government and the Fight Against Corruption in Latin America

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The adoption of e-government measures in the fight against corruption has increased in Latin America and the Caribbean in recent decades. Using a panel data model covering the period 2003–2020, the impact of e-government in reducing corruption levels in the region is evaluated. The results suggest that e-government significantly influences the reduction of corruption in the region, but institutional variables moderate the relationship between e-government and corruption. The impact of e-government on corruption levels is more significant in countries with effective legal systems. Among the components of e-government, the quality and scope of online services is the variable with the greatest significance in reducing corruption. These findings highlight the importance of complementing structural reforms in the field of e-government with actions aimed at strengthening the quality of institutions and promoting effective governance.

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  1. Israel Technological University, Haifa, Israel

    Pierre Gilles Fernand Desfrancois

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  1. Polytechnic of Porto, São Mamede de Infesta, Portugal

    Anabela Mesquita

  2. Polytechnic of Porto, São Mamede de Infesta, Portugal

    António Abreu

  3. Polytechnic of Porto, São Mamede de Infesta, Portugal

    João Vidal Carvalho

  4. Nilton Lins University, Manaus, Brazil

    Cleuciliz Santana

  5. Higher School of Advertising and Marketing, Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), São Paulo, Brazil

    Cristina Helena Pinto de Mello

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Desfrancois, P.G.F. (2023). E-government and the Fight Against Corruption in Latin America. In: Mesquita, A., Abreu, A., Carvalho, J.V., Santana, C., de Mello, C.H.P. (eds) Perspectives and Trends in Education and Technology. ICITED 2023. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 366. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5414-8_9

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