Innovative practices of public administration: approaches to public sector management in the era of digitalization and open government

Abstract

The relevance of the study is due to the need for systematic analysis and implementation of the latest public administration practices that ensure the efficiency, transparency and adaptability of public institutions in the context of digitalization, globalization challenges and growing expectations of citizens. The research problem is the insufficient consideration of regional specifics and the effectiveness of renewable energy technologies implementation in the context of energy transformation. The purpose of the study is to systematize the latest public administration practices, identify the factors of their effectiveness, and develop an approach to innovation transfer, taking into account the challenges of digitalization and open government. The research results showed that modern public administration is formed at the intersection of technological innovations and humanistic values, where digitalization is not seen as an end in itself, but as a tool for enhancing transparency, nclusiveness, and trust in the state. A comparative analysis of international and national experience has shown that leading countries focus on creating integrated platform ecosystems and using artificial intelligence, while Ukraine emphasizes mobile services, paperless technologies, and active citizen engagement. Based on the clustering of EGDI dynamics in European countries (2010-2024), the author reveals the uneven development of digital governance and identifies four typical trajectories – from stable leaders to states that are in search of institutional prerequisites for digitalization. It is proved that the universal factors of success are political and institutional leadership, human and financial capacity, regulatory adaptability, cyber resilience, and civic participation. The importance of the humanistic dimension – the ability of innovative practices to reduce digital inequality, ensure social justice and maintain partnership between the state and citizens – is substantiated. Uneven development of digital public administration, limited inclusiveness, and insufficient institutional capacity to implement the latest management practices in the context of sustainable development and public trust have been identified. An effective model of public administration for the future will be based on the synergy of global technological trends and national contexts, combining innovation with a human-centered approach.