2025/04/10 by Trung Chinh Dang, Huong Vu Van, Dao Le Van · 1 voice
Economics, Econometrics and Finance · Social Sciences · #Corruption and Economic Development #Local Government Finance and Decentralization #Taxation and Compliance Studies
paper · doi:10.1016/j.iref.2025.104111
openalex publication_date 2025/04/10 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/23
The role of digital government in combating corruption has attracted significant attention, yet its spatial and temporal impacts remain insufficiently examined. This study employs geographically and temporally weighted regression (GTWR) estimations to analyze the influence of e-government on corruption across various regions and timeframes in Vietnam. Grounded in social contract theory and utilizing data from 2018 to 2022, the findings reveal that e-government generally reduces corruption, albeit with significant regional disparities. Notably, while full e-government adoption demonstrates a negative effect on corruption, partial implementation has a positive correlation with corruption levels. These results underscore the need for region-specific e-government enhancements to maximize its effectiveness in combating corruption.