E-Government and Well-Being: A Cross-Country Study

E-government has long been argued to bring about positive changes economically and socially in a country. With the technological innovations in recent times, the impact of e-government is not limited to broader economic and a few social factors in a piecemeal manner. E-government can mark its widespread impact across all aspects of citizens’ lives and support citizens to lead a flourishing life. However, we know relatively little about whether e-government can enhance the overall well-being of a nation. To address this gap, the current study explores at a cross-country level (1) the direct impact of e-government maturity on well-being and (2) the indirect impact of e-government maturity on well-being through corruption and health. A preliminary analysis is conducted using publicly available archival data from 102 countries, which provides an initial indication supporting the line of reasoning presented in the study. The research method and potential implications for the final study are described.