Technological Innovation in the Context of Transformation of Public Administration (Blockchain technology: implementation problems, advantages and disadvantages)

Abstract

The 21st century is characterized by the rapid development of digital technologies and their implementation in various fields. This process had a significant impact on governance and led to a paradigm shift in public administration. Today, effective public administration is unthinkable without e-governance. E-governance is a tool for sustainable development of public administration, ensuring the transformation of public administration through the use of modern digital technological innovations. The introduction of innovative e-governance solutions based on digital technologies is a serious problem for the country, both at the central and local levels. The article examines the global technological innovation - blockchain, analyzes the problems, advantages and disadvantages of its implementation, which is important for the formation of electronic governance as a new form of government. Internal and external factors influencing the development of e-governance in Georgia using blockchain technology are proposed. Internal factors - associated with an in-depth study of the blockchain system from a technological point of view. The biggest challenge in implementing a technology is realizing its real potential. In this regard, let us single out the architecture of technology and the problem of information security. External Factors - refers to the study of areas and issues that blockchain technology will affect. In this regard, let us highlight the issue of legal regulation. Georgia is one of the first countries in the world to implement blockchain technology. The technology was originally used to register real estate. In July 2020, a study was conducted by the National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR) to identify the advantages and disadvantages of using blockchain in this area. The research results are described in detail in the article. We believe that the introduction of blockchain into e-governance in Georgia gives us the opportunity to reduce bureaucracy, budget spending, corruption risks, improve the efficiency of public administration, and this is a prerequisite for taking a worthy place among innovative states. Keywords: Blockchain; innovative technologies, public administration, e-governance.