A major challenge in implementing e-governance reforms is overcoming resistance from vested interests in the legislature and executive.
Why E-Governance Threatens Vested Interests ⚖️
Increased Transparency: E-governance introduces transparency by digitizing records and making government processes public. This directly threatens officials who benefit from a lack of transparency and accountability, as it limits their opportunities for corruption and illicit activities.
Reduced Bureaucratic Power: E-governance streamlines and automates processes, reducing the need for human intervention. This can be seen as a threat to the power and influence of bureaucrats who are used to controlling access to services and information.
Loss of Patronage and Influence: In traditional systems, legislators and executive officials often use their positions to grant favors or provide services to their constituents manually. By making these processes digital and standardized, e-governance reduces their ability to use this form of patronage, which can affect their political standing and control.
