ეკონომიკური პროფილი (Jan 2022)
CHALLENGES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN TERMS OF SPREAD CORONAVIRUS
Abstract
Since December 31 2019, the disease caused by the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) (COVID-19) has spread rapidly around the world since the first cases of the virus were reported in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the Georgian government has taken steps to prevent the spread of the virus and to meet high standards of economic security, while reducing the negative impact of the virus and supporting the private sector and citizens. The current situation has affected both a large part of the country's citizens and companies. A balance needs to be struck between ensuring people’s lives and health and reducing the negative impact on the economy. It is noteworthy that the state has taken and continues to take measures to alleviate the negative processes caused by the pandemic, even in the face of constraints. It is especially important to cover as many people and businesses as possible with the limited resources. The issue of introduction of electronic technologies in public administration has become particularly relevant. "E-Government" allows citizens to receive a variety of services they need without leaving home (for example, the activities of the Service Agency in the field of public service delivery). It should be noted that the rapid development of information technology in public administration is an important factor in our time, especially under the influence of the coronavirus. The first twenty years of the XXI century are a period of radical transformation in the world, and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has further accelerated change in many directions. Traditional views on economic, political and cultural values have changed. The rapid development of information technologies in connection with the globalization of the world economy has become a kind of catalyst for these changes. Currently, a new "e-government", "electronic technologies" is being laid in the world. The development of information technology has made possible the fundamental changes in the technology of production of commercial operations established over the centuries. In this regard, the "e-government" is noteworthy, which leads to changes in the development of the country's social Field. This involves a number of measures. Its main goals are to create technological guidelines for the formation of civil society, as well as to introduce and disseminate information technologies to increase the efficiency of public administration. The crisis caused by the new coronavirus (COVID-19) since 2020 has posed new challenges to Georgia as well as the rest of the world. The pandemic has affected all areas of public life. Therefore, the main goal for the construction of a developed European state at this stage was to overcome the pandemic crisis, rapid economic recovery and development, to create a stable and secure environment for every citizen. Public confidence in the political system increases the legitimacy of government when governance, in particular the delivery of public services, is effective, public figures are accessible to citizens, and government agencies and departments work together in a coordinated and consistent manner. As we have mentioned, the coronavirus pandemic has posed new problems to almost every country in the world, including Georgia and its economy. However, the pandemic has created new opportunities and prospects for development.. The economic policy of the country in the coming years should be based on the principles of the free market. Today, one of the priorities of the government in Georgia should be the development of E-Government, which also includes increasing access to E-Services. It is important, on the one hand, to digitize internal processes in public agencies for greater efficiency and to further refine and expand remote services to increase accessibility and efficiency, and, on the other hand, to provide simplified, customer-oriented and quality E-Government services for citizens and businesses. When we talk about the challenges of public administration in terms of the spread of the coronavirus, we think, it should be noted: In order to develop remote services, it needs to be developed Electronic archive service of the National Archives and new catalogs. Issues related to the establishment and activities of legal entities under public law should be regulated by law and in order to categorize existing legal entities under public law, their functional analysis should be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the legislation. Improve the system of distribution and management of public finances in order to strengthen accountability and responsibility; Also set standards for reporting on the implementation of programs and projects implemented during the year, as well as their publication and presentation to the public at both central and local levels. The present article discusses the current issues of public administration challenges in the context of the spread of coronavirus.
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