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e-government

British  

noun

  1. the provision of government information and services by means of the internet and other computer resources

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of e-government

C20: e lectronic government

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“This is scandalous,” tweeted Bozhidar Bozhanov, who served as minister of e-government in Petkov’s cabinet.

From Seattle Times Jul. 15, 2022

“A United States delegation made up of executives from the information technology companies recently visited Russia to explore joint private-sector-led initiatives in education, e-government and other fields,” she said.

From Washington Times Dec. 18, 2016

Alena Popova, an outspoken advocate for women’s rights, is atypical of many Muscovite women: at the age of 32, she is unmarried, has five adopted children and works in IT as an e-government specialist.

From The Guardian Jun. 10, 2015

Public authorities could cut costs by 15-20 percent by moving to e-government, they add.

From Reuters Oct. 23, 2013

It also adds to existing indices by measuring the many ways digital networks can be used, from the availability of online shopping to the provision of e-government services like road taxes for cars.

From Economist May 31, 2012

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