The majority of countries in the world, especially those who prohibit the cryptocurrency, say they do not reject the blockchain because the blockchain with all its positive supremacy is something that cannot be avoided. But you were right, the government may be scared to adopt a decentralized blockchain because it can't be fully controlled by the government. Based on this consideration, the government prefers to choose permissioned/private Blockchain instead of permissionless blockchain.
In the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, the role of technology took over the majority of economic activity. Blockchain's advantages in tracking, organizing, and distributing information are expected to optimize marketing processes and distribution chains. The tracking system will improve transparency in the production chain from upstream to downstream. These solutions can improve supply chain efficiency. So the government will rely on the development of digital technology in the future to improve the quality of development planning and development itself.
The government itself is preparing for the application of blockchain technology with several programs including improving the quality of digital services (maximizing internet connectivity and mobile phone penetration) for efficiency and driving economic growth. Simultaneously improving the quality of human resources is also needed so that they are ready to compete. Modernization (upgrade) in all fields, especially the productive sector, in order to encourage the development of financial technology. If the digital economic climate has been formed, innovation is needed between the government, business people & the community to encourage collaboration between start-up companies and program sustainability.