Digital transformation and innovation in the Public Sector II

The need for innovation in the public sector extends beyond the adoption of emerging technologies, focusing on reimagining traditional processes and frameworks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This Track addresses digital transformation efforts and innovations that improve public sector operations, focusing on traditional approaches and proven strategies. Discussions will explore the drivers and motivations behind digital transformation initiatives at various levels of government, their technical and non-technical enablers, and the processes and strategies adopted.

Accepted Papers:

• Does Impartial and Professional Bureaucracy Matter for E-Government? Evidence from Cross-National Data | Bernardo Monteiro, Thiago Felipe Abreu
• Micro-Transformation Framework for Public Sector Innovation: Catalyzing Resilient, Outcome-Driven Digital Governance | Robert Ifeonu
• Open Innovation in the Brazilian Public Sector: A Case Study on Multilevel Collaboration in Solving Public Challenges | Luís Izycki
• Bridging National Strategy and Local Action: Alignment of Mayoral Plans with Brazil's Digital Government Agenda | Daniel Valotto, Beatriz Lanza, Thiago Ávila
• Enabling Technical Interoperability in Open Data Portals: The Role and Benefits of OpenAPI Specifications | Mohsan Ali, Zoi Lachana, Yannis Charalabidis, Charalampos Alexopoulos