Digital Governance and Democratic Accountability: An International Legal Perspective
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Digital Governance, Democratic Accountability, E-Government, Transparency, Citizen Participation, International GovernanceAbstract
Digital governance has transformed the relationship between governments and citizens by expanding opportunities for transparency, accountability, and public participation. This study examines the role of digital governance in strengthening democratic accountability through a qualitative Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Using the PRISMA 2020 framework, the study reviews literature published between 2019 and 2024 concerning digital governance, e-government, transparency, citizen participation, artificial intelligence governance, data governance, and cybersecurity. The findings indicate that digital governance contributes to democratic accountability by improving access to information, enhancing citizen engagement, strengthening institutional responsiveness, and supporting open government initiatives. International governance frameworks, particularly those promoted by the United Nations and the OECD, provide important guidance for accountable and citizen-centered digital transformation. However, challenges related to artificial intelligence, data governance, cybersecurity, digital trust, and digital inclusion continue to affect governance effectiveness.
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