Examining Influences on eGovernment Growth in the Transition Economies of Central and Eastern Europe: Evidence from Panel Data

Abstract

This research examines the impact or influence of six (6) relevant factors on E-gov growth in Transition Economies of Central and Eastern Europe (TECEE). A 5-year panel data of sixteen (16) TECEE categorized as Leaders and Followers was used for data analysis in conjunction with the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) technique. To test the influence of the selected factors on E-gov growth in the region, six hypotheses were developed accordingly. The results supported four (4) hypotheses indicating that E-gov growth in TECEE is positively influenced by such factors as national wealth i.e. GDP per capita, democratic/political rights, quality human capital resources, and government efficiency. The data did not confirm the significance of technological infrastructure and rule of law on the growth of E-gov in the region. The implications of the findings for research and policy making are discussed.