Research for Development of Innovation for Public and Private Management: Analysis of Types of Cities

Abstract

This academic article presents a conceptual framework and research directions for developing administrative innovations in both the public and private sectors. The study emphasizes analysis across diverse urban typologies—including metropolises, major cities, secondary cities, small towns, tourism hubs, and industrial zones—to understand how specific urban contexts influence research design and the formulation of effective public policy. By integrating contemporary public administration theories and illustrating the application of public management innovations tailored to urban types for sustainable development, drawing on significant national and international case studies. Academic Findings: The findings of this study are summarized as follows: Theoretical Frameworks for Urban Development: 1) The study identifies key theories essential for urban administrative evolution, comprising: 1.1) Urban Management Theory, 1.2) Collaborative Governance, 1.3) Mission-Oriented Innovation, 1.4) New Public Management, 1.5) Governance Theory, and 1.6) Network Governance, including private sector engagement. 2) Context-Specific Administrative Frameworks: The development of administrative frameworks and innovations must account for urban contexts through three core dimensions: Sustainability Dimensions (Economic, Social, and Environmental); Urban Specificities (e.g., sectoral dependencies, infrastructure, and labor issues); and Policy Interventions (Legal frameworks, administrative mechanisms, innovation, and finance). and 3) Strategic Research: Developing sustainable development pathways requires a systematic planning process that reviews concepts, theories, and research problems to create innovations tailored to the specific needs and potentials of diverse urban contexts within the digital era.