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websites for civic engagement depends largely on the level of overall participation of citizens.
The latter issue goes beyond the research of e-government though both are related.
E-government in Singapore continues to evolve and its use and impact can be better
tracked with longitudinal research. Many variables in this study can be measured on a regular
basis, along with new factors, and doing so would help to reveal important trends. For
example, perceptions of channel utility can be explored in comparison with the use of
government websites, non-government websites, and off-line sources. Longitudinal studies
also can expand the measures of political participation through government websites and
other channels and examine the relationships between political participation, political
efficacy, and different levels of government website use. The current status of civic
engagement in e-government in Singapore suggests this important social development is in a
formative stage and it is an ideal subject for ongoing research.
Convention