Harnessing Digitalization in Maritime Governance: A Systematic Review Strategic Challenges and Opportunities for Bangladesh

Harnessing Digitalization in Maritime Governance: A Systematic Review Strategic Challenges and Opportunities for Bangladesh | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Systematic Review Harnessing Digitalization in Maritime Governance: A Systematic Review Strategic Challenges and Opportunities for Bangladesh MOHAMMAD OBAIDULLAH IBNE BASHIR This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-5964053/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract The purpose of this research is to provide a systematic literature review of the digitalization of Bangladesh’s maritime industry and the degree of its application in public administration and management. The analysis reveals the main problems, which include outdated infrastructure, a lack of strategy, and inadequate stakeholder involvement. These challenges hinder the sector’s growth and limit its ability to adapt, transform, and develop sustainably. However, potential However, e-government applications and big data hold potential, while the nation's policies, such as the Perspective Plan 2021-2041, embed digital initiatives. Therefore, by removing these barriers, the digitalization of the maritime industry in Bangladesh has the potential to revolutionize the sector by enhancing business transparency, fostering improved stakeholder relations, and bolstering the sector's resilience. Lastly, this study proposes a set of strategic directions for the development of a digitally enabled, competitive, and future-proof maritime sector that will support Bangladesh’s country-wide economic and environmental agenda. 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