Digital Transformation and the SDGs: A Case Study on Egypt’s E-government and SDG-16
https://doi.org/10.24833/2782-7062-2024-3-4-8-20
Abstract
The article explores the ways in which digital transformation – namely information and communication technologies, and artificial intelligence –can help achieve the 17 UN SDGs and 2030 Agenda while maintaining good governance. To do this, the article studies Egypt’s digital transformation initiatives as part of its Vision 2030 strategy, focusing on how these efforts contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a case study, this paper specifically examines the National Structural Reform Programme, Digital Egypt and National AI Strategy and their effects on achieving SDG-16, which aims to promote peace, justice, and strong institutions. Using a qualitative approach, the study employs secondary data from government reports and academic literature, to investigate the role of digital tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) and information and communication technologies (ICT), in improving transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement. Challenges associated with these digital initiatives, such as concerns regarding data privacy and security, are also discussed. The study offers valuable insights into how Egypt can harness digital transformation to foster a more just and equitable society, advancing its commitments to the SDGs and establishing a framework for effective governance.
About the Authors
S. Sherif
Cairo University
Egypt
Egypt
Sherifa Sherif – Dr., Professor of Public Administration at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science;
Executive Director of the National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development;
Member of the Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) under the UN Economic and Social Council
1 Gamaa Street, Giza, Egypt, 12613
G. M. Labib
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Egypt
Egypt
Ghada Moustafa Labib – Deputy Minister for Institutional Development
28 Alexandria Rd Kilo 28, Cairo, Egypt
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Sherif S., Labib G.M. Digital Transformation and the SDGs: A Case Study on Egypt’s E-government and SDG-16. Governance and Politics. 2024;3(4):8-20. https://doi.org/10.24833/2782-7062-2024-3-4-8-20
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