Applying E-government Information System for Anti-corruption Strategy

E-government is increasingly being used to improve transparency in the government sector and to combat corruption. A well-planned e-government strategy can build a more efficient, accountable and transparent government. The paper first analyses the theoretical background of anti-corruption strategy through principal-agent model, illustrates the advantages of e-government services; Second, discusses two examples of e-government where corruption was significantly reduced and draws lessons on leadership and managerial issues in deploying information and communication technology (ICT) to combat corruption. In addition, the paper discusses the e-government as an anti-corruption strategy in China and points out the urgent tasks for good e-government in China. Finally, this paper analyzes some challenges to the development of the e-government system and its existing problems.