Transforming Public Governance in Romania Through Digital Tools

Abstract

This article investigates the transformation of public governance in Romania through the adoption of digital tools, using a mixed methodological approach that combines the analysis of the regulatory framework with the empirical evaluation of the main e-government platforms implemented at national level. The research integrates the documentary analysis of digitalization strategies and policies with a comparative assessment of administrative performance and digital maturity. By applying an analytical framework inspired by digital governance theory and European interoperability models, the article highlights the enabling factors and systemic barriers that influence the modernization of the Romanian administration. The results show that, although technological advances contribute to the efficiency of decision-making processes and the improvement of state-citizen interaction, the persistence of institutional fragmentation and the deficit of digital skills limit the impact of reforms. The article proposes methodological and strategic directions for the continuous evaluation and optimization of digital transformation in the Romanian public sector. KEYWORDS: digital governance, digitalization, public administration, public policies, digital transformation, e-government