Multiple Effects and Intrinsic Logic in Reshaping the Paradigm of Government Governance Through Digital Technology

Digital technology is profoundly shaping the Chinese governance paradigm. This study presents a multilayered theoretical model comprising the "tool empowerment layer-organizational change layer-system upgrading layer" to elucidate the impacts and underlying logic of digital technology in r...

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Published in:Social sciences in China 2024-04, Vol.45 (2), p.92-112
Main Author: Hong, Wen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bidirectionality
Decentralization
Digital technology
Empowerment
Governance
Government
government governance
Intergovernmental relations
Optimization
Organizational change
Paradigms
Resource allocation
State-society relations
system upgrading
Technology
tool empowerment
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Summary:Digital technology is profoundly shaping the Chinese governance paradigm. This study presents a multilayered theoretical model comprising the "tool empowerment layer-organizational change layer-system upgrading layer" to elucidate the impacts and underlying logic of digital technology in reshaping this governance paradigm, showing that it is undergoing spiral advancement and incremental optimization. Central-local relations show a transition from "top-down decentralization" to "unified integration"; the intergovernmental structural paradigm shows a transition from "congruent responsibilities" to "integrated collaboration"; risk governance shows a transition from "reactive response" to "proactive prevention"; interface communication shows a transition from "vague delay" to "agile governance"; and finally, resource allocation shows a transition from "unidirectional allocation" to "bidirectional coupling." These transitions underscore three key logics: technological tool empowerment, organizational adaptive learning, and systemic evolution. The integration of digital technology into government governance is not only reshaping state-society relations but also promoting a dynamic, interconnected, and adaptable governance ecosystem, facilitating harmonious progress between the state and society.
ISSN:0252-9203
1940-5952
DOI:10.1080/02529203.2024.2367315