Digital Government and Public Management

<p>In every part of the world information and technology are changing society and challenging the structures roles and management of traditional government institutions. At the same time universal needs for human and social development environmental protection commercial and financial stability and scientific and technological advancement demand governmental attention. </p><p>In this complex and changing environment governments are still expected to provide for the public good through legal and political processes and public programs and services. Digital transformation electronic government government 2.0 and electronic governance are just some of the labels used to characterize the ideas and actions that underlie adaptation transformation and reform efforts. This book contributes to the ongoing dialog within the digital government research and practice community by addressing leadership and management challenges through the interplay of five interconnected themes: management policy technology data and context. These themes are evident in a wide range of topics including policy informatics smart cities cross-boundary information sharing service delivery and open government among others. Accordingly it includes chapters that explore these themes conceptually and empirically and that emphasize the importance of context the need for cross?boundary thinking and action a public value approach to performance and the multi?dimensional capabilities necessary to succeed in a dynamic multi?stakeholder environment.</p><p>The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the journal <i>Public Management Review.</i></p>