COMPUTERIZATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION TO E-GOVERNMENT: BETWEEN GOAL AND REALITY

Information society represents the proper environment for the efficiency and de-bureaucratization of public administration. This paper aims to analyze some of the opportunities offered by computer technology and the methods to implement such at administrative level. The main qualities of e-Government are electronic processing of information, database organization and the possibility of networking. Another important aspect is represented by easy access of citizens to relevant public information and services. The downside of electronic administration is the centralization of decision-making, hence removing particular situations encountered in practice and public official disavowal.