Publisher's Synopsis
This book explores the evolution and transformative potential of digital governance amid the ongoing technological revolution in the public sector. It examines how digital platforms and artificial intelligence systems reshape governance structures, transform public administration, and impact democratic processes across diverse institutional and contextual settings. By clarifying critical theoretical and practical debates, this volume synthesizes previously fragmented insights across the intersecting fields of public administration, public policy, and information technology studies. Bringing together diverse perspectives and international case studies from developed, developing, and underdeveloped contexts, the chapters illuminate both the current state and future trajectories of digital governance. The contributions offer actionable and forward-looking strategies that chart pathways toward sustainable and resilient governance. Additionally, the volume highlights the global diffusion of collaborative and innovative digital practices, making the transformative potential of digital governance accessible and impactful in our changing environments. Reflecting the complexity inherent in digital platforms and AI-driven transformations, the volume consistently underscores that effective governance frameworks must remain adaptive, inclusive, and deeply rooted in collaborative processes bridging technology, institutions, and society.
