Sarah Giest - Böcker

The Routledge Handbook of Public Administration and Digital Governance is a comprehensive, cutting-edge guide for students, scholars, practitioners of public policy, public administration and digital governance.The book demonstrates the diverse nature of "digital government" through a series of case studies from different regions across the globe, including Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. The book uses these cases to highlight various aspects and implications of the intersection of digital technologies and public administration. These include impact of practices and principles of public administration, the effects of particular technologies/tools and the relationship between state and citizen. The book also addresses barriers and enablers to the adoption of digital technology, with select chapters focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) in governmental contexts by leading practitioners and scholars. Rather than providing region-specific lessons, the cases identify common challenges, offering a more holistic understanding of public administration in the digital era.With contributions from both practitioners and scholars, this handbook will be a compelling resource for those researching, studying or working in public administration, public leadership, information systems, political science and other related fields.

Merging governance studies and data science, this Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of how these fields interact with each other, driving a greater understanding of and guidance for the data-driven transformation of government.Bringing together contributions from leading scholars and practitioners, the Handbook shows how data science can improve decision-making, enhance services, and increase transparency and accountability in government. The authors cover a broad spectrum of techniques, such as predictive modelling and analyzing public sentiments in real time, which are useful tools for today's public administrators. They also address the ethical challenges, privacy issues, and need for transparency when automating decisions. The Handbook provides in-depth analysis and insights into both the benefits and complexities of employing data science in public settings, creating a dialogue on the responsible use of data science in governance.The Handbook on Governance and Data Science is a vital resource for students and scholars of technology and data science, regulation and governance, public policy and political science, and public administration. It is also valuable for policymakers working in innovation policy and data science governance and management.