Advantages of E-Government in Enhancing Public Administration Efficiency and Protecting Public Rights
Keywords:
E-government, Public Administration, Public Rights, Administrative EfficiencyAbstract
Today, the development of information and communication technologies has transformed the manner in which public affairs are administered and governmental services are delivered. In this context, e-government, as one of the most significant instruments for modernizing administrative systems, has created substantial capacity for enhancing the efficiency of public administration and safeguarding public rights. The present study was conducted with the aim of examining the advantages of e-government in improving the efficiency of public administration and protecting public rights. This research employed a descriptive–analytical method and was based on library research to investigate various dimensions of the subject. The findings indicate that e-government plays an effective role in promoting the efficiency of public administration through accelerating administrative processes, reducing costs, improving the quality of public services, facilitating citizens’ access to services and information, increasing transparency, and strengthening the accountability of public institutions. Furthermore, the development of electronic services and the integration of information systems provide the foundation for more effective public oversight, enhanced legal security, the reduction of complex administrative procedures, and improved protection of public rights and interests. The results demonstrate that e-government is not merely a managerial or technological tool; rather, it can function as an effective mechanism for realizing principles such as transparency, accountability, the rule of law, and the protection of public rights. Accordingly, the development of the technical, legal, and educational infrastructures necessary for e-government can play a significant role in improving the quality of governance and increasing public trust.
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