E-government, institution and good governance in Vietnam
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2179-3565.2026v17i1p244-258Keywords:
E-government,, Good governance, Governance performance, Institution, VietnamAbstract
This study investigates the relationship between e-government development, institutional quality, and good governance at the subnational level in Vietnam. While the advancement of ICT infrastructure is central to administrative modernization, its standalone impact on governance dimensions such as political participation, transparency, and decentralization remains limited. The findings highlight that technology-driven reforms, in the absence of complementary institutional improvements, are insufficient to produce meaningful governance outcomes. In contrast, institutional quality, measured through the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI), demonstrates more robust associations with governance indicators. Notably, reforms focused on enhancing economic efficiency, such as reducing market entry barriers, may undermine participatory practices and rule of law, raising concerns about the democratic inclusiveness of current reform trajectories. The analysis also reveals a decline in governance performance between 2019 and 2022, likely reflecting the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public administration and civic engagement. These findings underscore the necessity of fostering resilient governance systems that integrate digital innovation with institutional accountability and citizen-centered approaches.
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