Glossary:E-government

From Statistics Explained

E-government refers to the use of information and communication technology in public administration procedures. One aspect of e-government, on its demand side, concerns the interaction of individuals or enterprises with public administrations through ICT.

For both individuals and enterprises this interaction can consist of:

• obtaining information;
• downloading forms;
• returning filled-in forms;
• going through an administrative procedure completely electronically.

For enterprises, in addition, it can also involve submitting a proposal in an electronic tender system.

Related concepts

• E-commerce

Statistical data

• E-government statistics