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Reflecții asupra guvernării electronice: provocări, limitări și așteptări (ne)realiste
Reflections on Electronic Government: Challenges, Limitations and (Un)Realistic Expectations

Author(s): Nicoleta Loghin
Subject(s): Governance, Public Administration, Government/Political systems, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: e-democracy; e-government; connectivity; digital divides; fair access;

Summary/Abstract: E governance is a concept that transcends simple administrative modernization. It is an end in itself, a way of approaching an impressive potentially beneficial coexistence between society and technology: it combines the knowledge, resources and needs of society with the potential and capacity of technology to create a more efficient and accessible government environment. Exploring the evolution of e government from concept to vision, highlighting the need for its advancement in the contemporary world, we argue for its value as a resource for policy and administration. Through the analysis of empirical studies we will illustrate the concept, evolution, benefits and challenges of e government. We emphasize the importance of e government not only as a tool for modernization and efficiency but also as a facilitator for democratic processes and civic engagement. By highlighting how e government reconciles the demands and needs of society with the potential of technology we can provide a complex and balanced perspective. Considering people as both architects and beneficiaries of transformation, we emphasize the significance of this society technology coexistence. Coexistence where e government remains an engine of societal progress where people and technology work synergistically to build a more connected and prosperous future. This complex dynamic is the foundation of the idea of a connected and progressive society in which each individual can become an active and influential resource in the governance process.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 18
  • Page Range: 67-86
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Romanian