Collaborative Governance in the Context of Emerging Technologies
Keywords:
collaborative governance, emerging technologies, digital government, transparency, institutional innovation, digital justiceAbstract
Objective: This study aims to identify and conceptualize the dimensions of collaborative governance within the context of emerging technologies through a qualitative, systematic review of recent literature.
Methods and Materials: The research adopted a qualitative design based on a systematic literature review. The study population consisted of peer-reviewed articles on digital governance, citizen participation, and technological transformation of governments published over the past decade. Twelve eligible articles were selected from Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were analyzed thematically using Nvivo version 14 through open, axial, and selective coding until theoretical saturation was achieved.
Findings: The analysis revealed three main themes: (1) digital governance infrastructure, including data, technology, legal frameworks, and human capital; (2) citizen participation and decision-making transparency, emphasizing trust, accountability, and digital communication ethics; and (3) institutional innovation and governance transformation through digital institutions, leadership, and digital justice. The results also highlighted the importance of algorithmic ethics, equity in digital access, and continuous citizen feedback as foundations of sustainable governance.
Conclusion: Collaborative governance in the age of emerging technologies requires the synergy of technology, institutions, culture, and data-driven policymaking. Governments must move beyond simple digitalization of services and foster institutional capacities, digital literacy, and open data systems to ensure meaningful citizen engagement and sustainable digital democracy.
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