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Metaverse for advancing government: Prospects, challenges and a research agenda

Nir Kshetri, Yogesh Dwivedi, Marijn Janssen

Government Information Quarterly, Volume: 41, Issue: 2, Start page: 101931

Swansea University Author: Yogesh Dwivedi

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DOI (Published version): 10.1016/j.giq.2024.101931

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A number of government agencies have started deploying the Metaverse to connect better with their constituents. The Metaverse provides a rich interaction environment and has the potential to engage with, especially, the younger generation. However, the Metaverse's potential impact on the govern...

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ISSN: 0740-624X
Published: Elsevier BV 2024
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