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The role of big data in public sector accounting and budgeting practices: evidence from a pandemic environment of an emerging economy

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  • Padmi Nagirikandalage
  • Arnaz Binsardi
  • Kaouther Kooli

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This paper investigates the actual and potential application of big data in the public sector accounting and budgeting practices in terms of enhancing accountability and openness in the public sector within the emerging economy of Sri Lanka during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research adopted hybrid ethnographic methodology by implementing data triangulation, where multiple datasets from various platforms were combined and analysed. The datasets were combined and analysed using thematic and summative content analyses. Big data use in the public sector could improve both accounting and budgeting practices in developing economies, especially when meeting challenges in a post-COVID-19 era. However, the political culture and the lack of awareness in big data utilisation have been barriers for big data applications. This research offers insights into policy reforms, especially concerning public sector accounting and budgeting practices, for the application of big data.

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  • Padmi Nagirikandalage & Arnaz Binsardi & Kaouther Kooli, 2025. "The role of big data in public sector accounting and budgeting practices: evidence from a pandemic environment of an emerging economy," International Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Performance Evaluation, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 21(1/2), pages 229-258.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijaape:v:21:y:2025:i:1/2:p:229-258
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