The Internet has become an important way for individuals, private companies, and governments to get information, to communicate, and to do business. Research shows that local governments have been slow to respond to these developments. In this article we examine the ability of local governments to implement the changes needed to become cyber-governments. We develop a model that examines the strengths and weaknesses that need to be considered before embarking on E-governance reforms. We also examine the hurdles that local governments will need to cross in order to achieve success.
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