First published 2016
Nandan Nilekani and Viral Shah examine how digital innovation can transform government operations across the globe. The Infosys cofounder draws on his experience leading India's Technology Committee to demonstrate technology's capacity to address systemic governance problems. Nilekani points to India's national identity system as an example of how digital tools can make invisible citizens visible to the state and strengthen social security frameworks. The authors argue that technological solutions can improve elections, communication networks, infrastructure development, and legal systems. They explore how countries worldwide can harness digital tools to transition toward clean energy and more effective governance. The book presents concrete strategies for implementing these changes in both developing and developed nations. Nilekani and Shah offer readers a practical roadmap for leveraging technology to reshape how governments serve their populations.
Genres: business, economics, non-fiction, technology, 21st-century, government
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: non-fiction
Setting: India
Period: 21st-century
368 pages · Paperback · Allen Lane