The Electronic Government

Course Main Objective

This course aims to make students acquainted with basic concepts and theoretical aspects of the e-government and the e-governance and how to build its strategy. It further deals with how to link between theory and practice through studying a set of case studies thoroughly selected to encompass a wide range of experiences. It also aims to raise awareness about the importance of governance in achieving development and helping decision makers to crystalize a clear projection about the concept and importance of governance. 

Course Learning Outcomes

• 1. Knowledge and Comprehension
• 1.1 Explain the e-government-related concepts, polices and strategic plan.
• 2. Skills
• 2.1Discuss elements of government and quality of systems and their indicators.
• 2.2  Apply the used modern information technology in applying principles of e-government.
• 3. Values
• 3.1 Communicate effectively with groups.

Course Content:

1. Basic concepts about governance (state- government- individuals- civil society organizations “CSO”- local governance) and the e-government.
2. Strategic planning of e-government and e-governance.
3. Governance in the public sector and different methods of management.
4. Elements of governance and quality of legislations (systems)
5. Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI).
6. Governance, development and institutional and administrative reform.International practices in applying principles of governance
7. Governance in the public sector: KSA’s experience.
8. New trends in field of the e-governance.

Textbook (s) 

Libsam, Bassam.A. (2016). Governance in the Public Sector. Riyadh: Institute of Public Administration.
ESCWA. UN. (2018). The E-Government: Policies, Strategies and Applications.
Wali, Faiyza. (June 2018). The E-Governance- a Cognitive Approach. The Journal of Management and Economic Sciences Prospects. No.3. pp.274-283.
Yehiawei, Merriam., Hadmar, Zainab. (2022). The E-Governance: An Introduction to Public Service Quality. Journal of Tamaiz Al-Fikr of Social and Human Sciences. 4(1). Pp:63-72.

Course ID: INFO352