DIGITAL GOVERNMENT MECHANISMS AS A STRATEGIC DETERMINANT OF EFFICIENCY IN CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Abstract

This article examines the transformative role of digital government mechanisms in enhancing the operational efficiency of public administration. By synthesizing the paradigms of "New Public Management" and "Digital Era Governance," the study analyzes how e-government tools mitigate bureaucratic friction and enhance transparency. In our view, digital government is not merely a technological upgrade but a fundamental restructuring of the state-citizen contract. The research evaluates the impact of Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain on administrative decision-making processes. We contend that the transition to "Data-Driven Governance" is the primary solution to institutional corruption and systemic inefficiency.