Comparison Of Türkiye And Sudan in The Context Of E-Government

Abstract

This study explores the impact of digital transformation on public services, highlighting the critical role of e-government from a global perspective. E-government is portrayed as more than an information platform; it is a complex, dynamic network designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in service delivery. A comparative analysis of e-government applications in Türkiye and Sudan reveals a stark contrast between the two nations. Türkiye has made significant strides, achieving a leading position in e-government through strong public policies, investments in technology, and a clear strategic vision. Conversely, Sudan faces numerous challenges, including inadequate policies, a lack of technological infrastructure, and political instability since 2018, which has hindered the progress of its e-government initiatives. These challenges underscore Sudan's need for a robust approach to digital transformation. The study recommends that Sudan adopt lessons from Türkiye’s successful e-government practices, such as allocating adequate resources, investing in infrastructure, and fostering human capital development. By leveraging Türkiye’s experiences, Sudan can overcome its weaknesses and achieve meaningful advancements in e-government.

Keywords

• Digital Transformation
• E-Government
• Public Policies
• Türkiye
• Sudan

E-Devlet Bağlamında Türkiye-Sudan Karşılaştırması

Öz

Bu çalışma, dijital dönüşümün kamu hizmetleri üzerindeki etkisini inceleyerek e-devletin küresel ölçekteki önemini vurgulamaktadır. E-devlet, yalnızca bir bilgi paylaşım platformu değil, aynı zamanda kamu hizmetlerinin etkinliğini, şeffaflığını ve erişilebilirliğini artıran dinamik ve çok boyutlu bir sistemdir. Türkiye ve Sudan’daki e-devlet uygulamalarının karşılaştırmalı analizi, iki ülke arasındaki belirgin farklılıkları ortaya koymaktadır. Türkiye, güçlü kamu politikaları, teknolojik yatırımlar ve uzun vadeli bir stratejik vizyon ile e-devlet alanında önemli ilerlemeler kaydetmiş ve bu alanda öncü ülkelerden biri haline gelmiştir. Buna karşın, Sudan’da yetersiz politikalar, zayıf teknolojik altyapı ve 2018’den itibaren devam eden siyasi istikrarsızlık, e-devlet projelerinin gelişimini ciddi şekilde sınırlamaktadır. Sudan’ın dijital dönüşüm sürecinde başarılı olabilmesi için kapsamlı, sürdürülebilir ve bütüncül bir strateji benimsemesi gerekmektedir. Bu çalışma, Sudan’ın Türkiye’nin başarılı e-devlet uygulamalarından ders çıkararak altyapı yatırımlarını artırmasını, insan sermayesine yönelik eğitim ve kapasite geliştirme programlarına odaklanmasını ve dijitalleşme sürecine daha fazla kaynak tahsis etmesini önermektedir. Bu doğrultuda Sudan, mevcut yapısal zorluklarını aşarak e-devlet alanında sürdürülebilir ve anlamlı ilerlemeler sağlayabilir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Dijital Dönüşüm
• E-Devlet
• Kamu Politikaları
• Türkiye
• Sudan

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