The Role of E-Governance in Combating COVID-19 and Promoting Sustainable
Development: A Comparative Study of China and Pakistan
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Ullah A
; Pinglu C
; Ullah S
; Abbas HSM
; Khan S
Chin Polit Sci Rev
2021[]; 6
(1
): 86-118
PMID40477209
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This study's aim is to investigate the role of e-governance in combating COVID-19
by integrating the implications of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
We discuss and analyze the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) reports and
rankings issued by the United Nations and big data implications during the
COVID-19 pandemic. We used the Origin-pro 2018 application for the analysis and
discussion. Overall, China's EGDI ranking has improved from 74 to 65 out of 193
countries, while Pakistan's ranking has gradually declined from 137 to 148. 5G
and other big data technology and e-governance implications have helped to combat
the COVID-19 pandemic. In this pandemic scenario, sustainable socioeconomic
development in Pakistan needs significant improvement, similar to what has been
done by China. We conclude that CPEC can help combat the COVID-19 pandemic
because both countries are working together to mitigate social and economic
problems. Pakistan should adapt and learn from the Government of China's
experience of successful and proficient e-governance model of technological
advancement. This effort will ensure successful CPEC regional extension and help
combat the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure Pakistan's sustainable development.
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