DOI: 10.4018/IJEGR.2019010104
International Journal of Electronic Government Research
Volume 15 • Issue 1 • January-March 2019
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Assessing the Factors Afecting the
Implementation of E-Government and
Efect on Performance of DVLA
Gerald Dapaah Gyamf, University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana
George Gyan, University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana
Mavis Ayebea, University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana
Florence Naa Norley Nortey, University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana
Prince Yaw Baidoo, University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana
ABSTRACT
Though many researchers have carried out studies on electronic government (e-government) and its
effect on performance of public organizations in developed countries not much such studies have
taken place in developing countries, creating a gap in literature. The current study seeks to fill the gap.
The study highlights the factors affecting the implementation and sustainability of E-government and
effect of the factors on performance of the driver and vehicle licensing agency (DVLA) in Ghana. The
study used purposive sampling technique to gather data from the DVLA (N-50) in 2016. The outcome
of the study revealed that the challenges that impede the successful implementation of e-government
include regular interruption of the electricity supply, online theft, poor ICT infrastructure, and financial
constraints. Based on the benefits associated with the implementation of e-government, the current
researchers made recommendations for long-term sustainability of e-government.
KEywoRDS
Computer Based Technology, E-Government, Ghana, Information System, Internet, Public Service, Security
Threat, Sustainability
INTRoDUCTIoN
Transparency and efficiency in the use of a country’s social and economic resources have been achieved
by countries that have successfully implemented e-government (Ndou, 2004). E-government seeks to
achieve transparency and clearness in service provision and links government with citizens (Azri, Salti,
& Karaghouli, 2010). In ensuring transparency and less corruption, ICT is generally accepted to play
an important role as an instrument in curbing corruption and improving service delivery (Gronlund,
2010; Gyamfi, 2018). e-government initiatives have tremendously enhanced the well-being of many
citizens in the advanced countries but the same cannot be said about developing countries; as a high