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Electronic Government, Digital Invisibility and Fundamental Social Rights¹
Governo Eletrônico, Invisibilidade Digital e Direitos Fundamentais Sociais
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Is the Internet Leaving Some Behind? A Look at Digital Invisibility in Brazil
The article explores the concept of "digital invisibility" in Brazil, defining it as the inability to access digital government services, particularly among vulnerable groups. It argues that relying solely on technological tools for public administration can exacerbate social inequalities and hinder the realization of fundamental social rights, calling for combined digital and analog solutions.
Possible Conflicts of Interest
None identified
Identified Weaknesses
Limited Empirical Evidence
The paper relies heavily on anecdotal evidence and lacks robust empirical data to support its claims about the impact of digital invisibility on social rights. This weakens the generalizability of the findings.
The paper focuses primarily on Brazil, limiting the applicability of its findings to other contexts with different levels of digital literacy and infrastructure.
Lack of Practical Recommendations
While the paper identifies potential solutions like coexisting digital and analog systems, it lacks concrete recommendations for policymakers and practitioners to address the issue of digital invisibility.
Rating Explanation
This paper presents a relevant social issue and offers some valuable insights, but its methodological limitations and lack of generalizability prevent it from receiving a higher rating.
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Electronic Government, Digital Invisibility and Fundamental Social Rights¹
Governo Eletrônico, Invisibilidade Digital e Direitos Fundamentais Sociais
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