Abstract

The main objective of this study is to identify the prospects of e-government development in local self-government in the case of Lutsk City Council within the framework of its information activities. The study investigates this issue using the following methods: the structural-functional analysis (studying of functional features of e-government); the comparative historical research (examining the shifts in e-government progress); the systems analysis (stating e-government as the conceptual component of information activities). This article proposes a scientific value that lies in defining the process of information activities implementation by local self-government through e-government system. The results show that it is necessary to develop recommendations concerning improvement of the mechanisms of information activities. These recommendations are based on the author’s practical experience of work in local self-government body and can be applied in elaborating the regional programme of information activities implementing; in organizing an effective system of interaction between local self-government and mass media; for information-analytical management in local self-government bodies. The author concludes that e-government is a strategic part of the information activities and draws the public sector to management in local self-government. Thus, it may change the nature of authority, make it more transparent and be more controlled by the public. E-government can be beneficial both for citizens and state itself, particularly for raising effectiveness of activities and function of public authorities.

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