The role of e-governance in reducing administrative and financial corruption and enhancing transparency through blockchain technology / An analytical study of the literature

Abstract

The primary objective of this research is to examine the current situation and practical challenges between e-government and administrative and financial corruption, and to enhance accountability and transparency by leveraging modern technologies, specifically blockchain. It is a qualitative research, and data were collected mainly from Arab and foreign scientific sources, as corruption and lack of transparency remain critical practical challenges in governance systems and administrative efficiency in many countries. These problems often persist due to centralized systems and manipulation by system officials. Moreover, the lack of data ownership, the publication of user data by technology companies, the lack of skill and experience of computer users and practitioners, and the insufficiently functioning e-government infrastructure increase concerns about transparency and the spread of corruption. In light of these concerns, this research aims to review blockchain-based governance models and identify best-practice governance models that focus on transparency and corruption, their characteristics, and their components. The research will also examine the role of the token economy in addressing trusted third-party issues related to asset ownership management. Furthermore, we discuss the impact of smart contracts, blockchain, and self-sovereign identity authentication as modern technologies for combating corruption and achieving transparency in the public sector. To this end, we conducted a systematic analytical review of the Arabic and foreign literature, which consists of peer-reviewed journals, proceedings, and book chapters published in this regard. For the period 2016-2024, and using the literature review methodology, a set of primary and supporting studies was selected to extract and analyze the results. Finally, several governance models based on blockchain technology were identified with their essential characteristics and components that effectively combat corruption and enhance transparency. SSI, Web 3.0 DAOs, and Blockchain Smart Contracts