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GovTech
GOVERNANCE

GovTech

The World Bank Group's Global Program on GovTech and Public Sector Innovation supports the adoption of technology and use of data to enhance government effectiveness and efficiency, as well as increase citizen engagement and improve governance.
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GovTech is a whole-of-government approach to public sector modernization, focusing on three aspects:
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Learn More
https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/govtech/priority-themes
citizen-centric services, universal accessibility, and digital transformation
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OUR APPROACH TO
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Context
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Strategy
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

More Research & Publications
https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/govtech/knowledge-and-innovation
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GovTech Maturity Index 2025 : Tracking Public Sector Digital Transformation Worldwide
GovTech Maturity Index 2025 : Tracking Public Sector Digital Transformation Worldwide
This brief presents the 2025 update of the GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI), offering a global snapshot of public sector digital transformation across 197 economies.
https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099121725193511608
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Beneficial Ownership Registers: Implementation Insights and Emerging Frontiers
Beneficial Ownership Registers: Implementation Insights and Emerging Frontiers
The report distills critical insights from the implementation of Beneficial Ownership Registers (BORs) in Nigeria, North Macedonia, Kenya, and the United Kingdom. The experiences of these countries offer valuable lessons for similar reform efforts worldwide aimed at enhancing beneficial ownership transparency.
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MORE ON
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Bridging the gap in GovTech: Why progress remains uneven around the globe
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Greening Public Administration with GovTech
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GovTech and Public Sector Innovation Global Forum
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OUR PARTNERS
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IN GOVTECH
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GOVERNANCE

GovTech aims to enhance Core Government Systems, which are essential for managing public administration, increasing revenues, identifying inefficient spending, optimizing resource allocation, and curbing corruption.

Explore our Governance Investments

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