Electronic Services Management in Local Governance – Evidence from a Transitional Economy

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to measure the impact of electronic services management on local government. Thus, it aims to provide empirical evidence on the factors that influence citizens’ willingness to use e-services. This study analyses the role of factors such as: awareness of electronic services, poor infrastructure and technical problems (quality of electronic services) in using e-services. The study was conducted based on data collected through a self-administered questionnaire from 130 citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, in the Gjilan region, and from three managers who manage e-services in the municipality. Whereas, to analyze these data was used SPSS as statistical software. The results show that factors such as accessibility at any time, reduction of waiting time and quality of information are the most important factors that increase the importance and willingness of using e-services. In addition, the use of e-services is positively related to the management of electronic services, awareness about electronic services and the quality of electronic services offered. The study contributes theoretically and empirically, to the knowledge about the management of electronic services on local government. This work becomes relevant for policymakers to understand in depth the specific challenges faced by users of electronic services.