The Application of Methodologies in e‑Government

Abstract

This paper contributes to critical discussion on the contribution of methodologies in implementing e‑Government programmes. The paper takes into account institutional, technological and organisational factors within the public sector and how the concept and practicality of methodologies are being applied. The paper explores the experiences of e‑Government specific methodologies, and in drawing on the work of Wastell, Newman and Kawalek (2002) to illustrate perceptions of e‑Government by implementing agencies.