e-Gov Theory and the Role of Design Science in Transforming Public Governance

Abstract

This paper aims to contribute to understanding design challenges and opportunities in public governance, and as such contribute to the debate on e-government theory. The paper discusses the role of design science in radical innovation in the domain of public governance, from perspectives of both relevant political, as well as technical innovation. To this end, it elaborates on and puts into context the concepts at stake, namely design science (method of designing novel artefacts), technology, and radical innovation (form of innovation that enables transformation).