Answer to Question #320939 in Management for preethi

Question

Choose any e-Governance initiative of any country in the world which is aimed at helping

the poor & the needy sections of the society. Enlist atleast 10 benefits of having

implemented this system for the benefit of this downtrodden section.

Answer 1

The World Bank, in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, released a new report assessing the country’s social assistance programs and systems. In an environment of high unemployment, persistent poverty, weak economic growth and shrinking fiscal resources that has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Social Assistance Programs and Systems Review: South Africa report underscores the critical role of the grant and social assistance system in mitigating poverty. The program could help move South Africa’s system of social transfers towards sustainable and productive investments in its people.

Benefits include;

1) You no longer need to stand in long queues or be physically present to avail of government services.

2) Speedier Services

3) South Africa’s strong and effective social protection programs have helped protect vulnerable people and ensured that they can meet their basic needs, especially during the pandemic when limited fiscal resources are under pressure.

4) More efficiency

5) Enhanced services to better serve citizens

6) Better accessibility of public services

7) More transparency and accountability of government are the expected advantages of e-government.

8) Easy and Quick Implementation

9) High Level of Trust on Government

10) Reduces Costs of Running a Government