THE TRANSFORMATION OF STATE ADMINISTRATION IN DIGITAL GOVERNMENT GOVERNANCE (A Government Studies Perspective OnLocal Governments)

Abstrak

The rapid development of digital technology has significantly reshaped governance practices, particularly at the local government level in Indonesia. This transformation is not merely technical in nature, but reflects a broader shift from classical state administration toward digital government governance. This study aims to analyze the transformation of state administration from a Government Studies perspective, focusing on how local governments adapt their roles, institutional capacities, and governance mechanisms in the digital era. The study employs a qualitative approach with a case study design, utilizing in-depth interviews, document analysis, and field observations to collect empirical data. The findings indicate that digital government governance has altered the traditional administrative role of local governments, shifting them from dominant administrative actors to facilitators of collaborative governance. However, this transformation faces persistent challenges, including institutional rigidity, limited bureaucratic capacity, and uneven digital readiness across local governments. The study concludes that digital government governance should be understood as a governance transformation process rather than a purely technological innovation. From a Government Studies perspective, strengthening institutional adaptation and governance capacity is essential to ensure that digital transformation contributes effectively to accountable and responsive local governance.

Kata kunci

• A Government Studies Perspective OnLocal Governments
• Local Government
• digital government
• state administration