MODERNIZING PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: E-GOVERNMENT AS A TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE
MODERNIZING PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: E-GOVERNMENT AS A TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE

Author(s): Cristian Romeo SPĂTARU, Cristian Constantin Popescu
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: Government Effectiveness; Modernizing Public Administration; DESI; Digitalization Policy; e-government;
Summary/Abstract: Amidst the rapid globalization of digital transformation, e-government represents a strategic and indispensable means for modernizing public administration and deepening the bond between citizens and state institutions. This paper examines the impact of e-government on the effectiveness of the government, specifically how the digitization of public services leads to greater transparency, reduced bureaucratic structures, and enhanced administrative quality. The empirical analysis is based on data from the 27 EU member states, with the Government Effectiveness indicator, provided by the World Bank, as the dependent variable. This research explores the correlations and direct influences between the level of e-government development and institutional performance. The results showed a strong and statistically significant positive correlation between e-government development and the extent of institutional integrity, socio-economic progress, and government effectiveness. This relationship is powerful in countries with a high degree of digital infrastructure and clearly laid public policies in the areas of anti-corruption and ICT. It demonstrates how the strategic use of digital solutions can significantly enhance administrative capacity and governance in the digital era.

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