
Title: Beyond Automation: A Socio-Technical Evaluation of PLGSP and Integrated Information Systems in Nepal’s Local Governance Overview: This research provides a socio-technical evaluation of the Provincial and Local Government Support Programme (PLGSP) and its pivotal role in Nepal’s federalist transition. It examines the critical intersection of human capacity, institutional frameworks, and digital systems in enhancing local service delivery. Key Research Insights: Socio-Technical Synergy: Evaluating the interaction between local government personnel and technical subsystems to bridge the "capacity-technology gap." Digital Accountability: Analysis of the implementation of the Sub-National Treasury Reforms Application (SUTRA) and Local Government Capacity Self-Assessment (LISA). Expert-Led Transformation: The necessity of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in facilitating change management and sustainable IT integration. Evidence-Based Planning: How integrated information systems shift local governance from intuitive to data-driven decision-making. Keywords: ICT4D, Information Systems, Socio-Technical Theory, Public Accountability, PLGSP, Nepal, Local Governance, E-Governance.
ICT4D; Information Systems; Socio-Technical Theory; Public Accountability; PLGSP; Nepal; Local Governance; E-Governance; Digital Transformation; SUTRA; LISA; UNDP Nepal; Federalism, ICT4D (Information and Communication Technology for Development); Socio-Technical Systems; E-Governance in Federalism; Digital Transformation; Nepal PLGSP; Local Government Capacity Development; Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI); Inclusive Digital Governance; Public Administration Reform; Global South Digitalization; Strategic Information Systems, Primary Subject: Political Science / Public Administration Secondary Subject: Computers / Information Technology / Management Information Systems Field of Study: Development Studies / ICT for Development (ICT4D)
ICT4D; Information Systems; Socio-Technical Theory; Public Accountability; PLGSP; Nepal; Local Governance; E-Governance; Digital Transformation; SUTRA; LISA; UNDP Nepal; Federalism, ICT4D (Information and Communication Technology for Development); Socio-Technical Systems; E-Governance in Federalism; Digital Transformation; Nepal PLGSP; Local Government Capacity Development; Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI); Inclusive Digital Governance; Public Administration Reform; Global South Digitalization; Strategic Information Systems, Primary Subject: Political Science / Public Administration Secondary Subject: Computers / Information Technology / Management Information Systems Field of Study: Development Studies / ICT for Development (ICT4D)
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