From ‘Secrecy’ to ‘Transparency’: Driving Factors and Obstacles of Open Government in the Digital Era
Keywords:
Open Government, Transparency, Digital Technology, Citizen Participation, Public Sector InnovationAbstract
The transformation from traditional government characterized by information concealment to open government emphasizing transparency and citizen participation represents a critical issue in contemporary public administration reform. This research aims to examine the driving factors and obstacles of open government implementation within the context of digital technology, employing a theoretical framework that integrates public sector reform concepts and public sector innovation theory, alongside citizen participation principles and governance paradigms. This study adopts a qualitative research approach, utilizing documentary analysis, in-depth interviews with senior executives from public sector organizations, public administration scholars, and civil society representatives, focus group discussions with civil servants and citizens who utilize government services, totaling 45 participants, and case study analysis of public sector agencies that have implemented digital technology for information disclosure and participatory engagement. The research findings reveal that the principal driving factors for digital-era open government comprise five key elements, while significant obstacles encompass four primary categories. The study further demonstrates that successful open government implementation necessitates integration among structural transformation, human resource development, and the cultivation of organizational cultures that prioritize transparency and accountability.
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