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Chapter 6 : Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations<br />
Addressing the research objective of the study as stated earlier in chapter 1 and<br />
following the m-Readiness assessment framework introduced in chapter 3 empirical<br />
data about the framework indicators designed to measure the state of m-Readiness<br />
within Vanuatu government organisations were gathered and the relevant findings were<br />
presented in the preceding chapter. Considering m-Readiness as a precursor to m-<br />
government readiness, the study thus also evaluates the extent to which VGO these<br />
organisations are ready to introduce m-Government.<br />
This section returns to the research question formulated earlier and discusses the<br />
findings presented in the previous chapter from the perspective of the study‟s stated<br />
research objectives. The future of m-Government in Vanuatu is also discussed, including<br />
an analysis of the service scope, benefits, and drawbacks, and the measures that can<br />
help improve the readiness of Vanuatu m-Government. The study data analysis revealed<br />
some interesting insights which informed the recommendations made.<br />
6.1 The m-Readiness state of the VGO<br />
Earlier m-Government was defined within the context of e-Government as m-<br />
Government extends the functionality of e-Government. The findings of this study<br />
indicate that within VGO, m-Government is indeed seen as part of e-Government.<br />
Although the literature reviewed differentiates between these two notions and often<br />
deals with the issues related to m-Government differently and separately from e-<br />
Government, in the context of Vanuatu defining m-Government as part of e-<br />
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