Vol. 13 No. 79 (2024)
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The role of digital technologies in building an inclusive and transparent society: an analysis of the legal mechanisms of democratic governance

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  • Veronika Berch,
  • Andriy Lankevych,
  • Ruslana Naturkach,
  • Yurii Bysaha,
  • Viktoriia Prodan
Veronika Berch
Uzhhorod National University, Ukraine.
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Andriy Lankevych
Uzhhorod National University, Ukraine.
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Ruslana Naturkach
General Staff of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration - military administration, Ukraine.
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Yurii Bysaha
Uzhhorod National University, Ukraine.
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Viktoriia Prodan
Uzhhorod National University, Ukraine.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2024.79.07.14

Published 2024-07-30

Keywords

  • digital technologies, democracy, people's sovereignty, people's rule, state regime.

How to Cite

Berch, V., Lankevych, A., Naturkach, R., Bysaha, Y., & Prodan, V. (2024). The role of digital technologies in building an inclusive and transparent society: an analysis of the legal mechanisms of democratic governance. Amazonia Investiga, 13(79), 177–188. https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2024.79.07.14

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Abstract

The preservation of democracy in the digital age is an increasingly pressing issue, requiring the development of new legal mechanisms to ensure inclusivity and transparency in governance. The rapid advancement of information technologies and data dissemination has accentuated the differences between state regimes, highlighting the need for improved democratic control mechanisms. This study analyzes the impact of digital tools on democratic governance and the formation of an inclusive and transparent society. Key concepts such as democratic, electronic, and digital governance are explored, defining them as forms of public administration organization. The study emphasizes the role of digital technologies in enhancing accessibility and transparency in governance, and their influence on the inclusion of diverse social groups in decision-making processes. Current trends and innovations in digital governance are examined, along with their potential to improve the quality of democracy and public participation. The methodology employed includes historical, legal hermeneutics, systemic, analytical, modeling, comparative, and statistical methods. The conclusions stress the critical importance of understanding and effectively utilizing digital technologies to ensure openness, transparency, and participation in public processes, which are fundamental for creating a modern, democratic, and inclusive society.

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