Exploring the Multiple Paths to Improve the Construction Level of Digital Government: Qualitative Comparative Analysis Based on the WSR Framework

The construction of digital government is an essential premise and foundation to improve a national governance system. Based on the Wuli–Shili–Renli (WSR) framework, this paper applies fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) data from 31 Chinese provinces investigate how six conditional variables (information-infrastructure construction, organizational financial support, digital-policy public demand, talent) jointly affect level (CDG). results show that none conditions necessary for CDG, three paths exist enhance CDG. Information-infrastructure support play more significant role in digital-government transformation than other variables. As subjective controllable approach, policy may significantly CDG short term. findings above, we propose recommendations strengthening elements coordination, enhancing information infrastructure each province, This study provides new research framework theoretical perspective improving global construction.