Transition from Paper-based Analogue Government to Sustainable Digital Governance Outcomes in Africa.

Digital government has proven to be more cost-effective, efficient and sustainable than traditional analogue governance practices. However, many lesser developed societies are not ready for digital transformation, as many failed transitions have so far illustrated. This article comprises a summary of a qualitative inquiry into the latest international research findings and conclusions about the current state of digital governance transformation in Africa, and how such approaches and practices on the continent can be improved. It identifies and clarifies the main issues that promote readiness for and the success of digital governance transformation. The research found that specific strategic transformative initiatives and priorities are crucial to create the minimum readiness conditions for digital transformation of society and government. Appropriate digitisation strategies can improve the potential for successful migration of public sector management and governance systems from unsustainable analogue systems to more sustainable digital platforms. This can also facilitate organisational and societal cultures that are more in congruence with the requirements of complex new 4IR conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]