As of 2020, Mauritius was ranked highest among African countries based on E-Government Development Index (EGDI), with a rating of 0.72. The EGDI assesses e-government development at a national level and is based on three components: online service index, telecommunication infrastructure index, and the human capital index. At 0.39, the regional average EDGI for the African continent is almost a third lower than the world average of 0.60.
E-Government Development Index (EGDI) in African countries in 2020
(index rating)
According to the United Nations' definition: "The EGDI is based on a comprehensive Survey of the online presence of all 193 United Nations Member States, which assesses national websites and how e-government policies and strategies are applied in general and in specific sectors for delivery of essential services." More information on the methodology available here.
E-Government Development Index - EGDI is determined by the source as:
- Very High-EGDI (Greater than 0.75)
- High-EGDI (Between 0.50 and 0.75)
- Middle-EGDI (Between 0.25 and 0.50)
- Low-EGDI (Less than 0.25)
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