{"product_id":"9798216276746","title":"Public Sector and Digital Transformation in Southern Africa Governance and Equality","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePublic Sector and Digital Transformation in Southern Africa\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGovernance and Equality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeon Poshai | Elvin Shava\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ World \/ African\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow can digital transformation improve the Southern African public sector?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this volume, scholars from across Africa analyze how new technologies are enabling public institutions to engage in clean governance and deliver services in a more transparent, convenient, and sustainable way. They examine digital initiatives such as electronic government platforms, cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks of digital initiatives, and the impact of these initiatives on inclusivity, government performance, citizen engagement, and the economy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Southern African countries, limited internet connectivity, underdeveloped information communication technology infrastructure, and high cybersecurity risk challenges remain, but this volume speaks to these challenges and encourages  governments in Southern African countries to prioritize investing in addressing these challenges to ensure seamless interaction between the government and citizens, as a critical element of sustainable development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeon Poshai\u003c\/b\u003e is Lecturer in the Department of Governance and Public Management at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElvin Shava \u003c\/b\u003eis Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Management, Governance, and Public Policy at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e07 January 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216276746\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e312\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223601053836,"sku":"9798216276746","price":117.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_6eeda3ba-7861-45b2-bee8-66dc060960b0.jpg?v=1783078554","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9798216276746","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}