Bridging the gap in GovTech: Why progress remains uneven around the globe João Ricardo VasconcelosCem Dener January 23, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/governance/bridging-the-gap-in-govtech--why-progress-remains-uneven-around- Governments worldwide are embracing technology to modernize the public sector and deliver better services to their citizens. The World Bank’s GovTech approach plays a key role in supporting this transformation by helping countries build strong digital foundations and turning them into tangible results. One of the main tools in this effort is the GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI), which we use to track progress—and to understand where gaps remain in the global digital government landscape.