What is it about?
The article examines how blockchain technology can transform e-government by shifting from centralized, government-controlled systems to decentralized models where data and decision-making are shared across networks. It argues that this change can improve transparency, security, efficiency, and citizen participation, and presents practical models for applying blockchain in areas such as healthcare, e-voting, digital identity, public finance, and document verification, based on expert insights and real-world examples.
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Why is it important?
The article is important because it shows how blockchain can address major weaknesses in current e-government systems, such as lack of transparency, vulnerability to data manipulation, inefficiency, and limited citizen involvement. By offering decentralized models and practical use cases, it helps policymakers and practitioners understand how to build more trustworthy, secure, and participatory digital public services, and provides concrete guidance for moving from theoretical discussions to real-world implementation.
Perspectives
The article offers a forward-looking perspective by suggesting that blockchain could reshape e-government into a more decentralized, transparent, and citizen-driven system, but it also recognizes important challenges. It highlights the need for legal reforms, interoperability standards, and institutional readiness, and points out that many projects are still in early stages. Future research should examine long-term impacts, integration with technologies such as AI and IoT, and how different political and regulatory contexts affect adoption, ensuring that these innovations remain inclusive, scalable, and accountable.
Dr Maxat Kassen
Astana IT University
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This page is a summary of: Blockchain and public sector innovations: understanding decentralized models of technology adoption in e-government, Innovation The European Journal of Social Science Research, November 2025, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/13511610.2025.2591031.
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