Shafaq News/ In Iraq’s ongoing fight against corruption, experts highlight e-governance as essential to transforming administrative practices across government ministries. This shift toward digital systems goes beyond modernization, aiming to reshape interactions between public servants and citizens to curb opportunities for corruption. Initial efforts have begun in critical sectors, though obstacles remain due to entrenched bureaucratic resistance and a deeply rooted culture of corruption. Still, advocates argue that e-governance is key to enhancing transparency and building public trust, marking a necessary step toward modern governance in Iraq. E-Governance: Reform to Modernize Administration and Curb Corruption E-governance in Iraq is seen not merely as a tool to combat corruption but as an integral part of modern management science, according to Kazem Al-Shammari, a member of Iraq’s parliamentary Committee on Economy, Industry, and Trade. “This science is essential for all sectors of the Iraqi state,” Al-Shammari revealed to Shafaq News. Al-Shammari affirmed parliamentary support for governmental measures aimed at rolling out e-governance across ministries. Initial implementations have already begun in customs, tax departments, and other key areas. "We hope the government accelerates its efforts," he said, adding that “the initiative should become part of the culture among officials and employees alike.” […]