Public Policy and Digital Government Public Framework in Romania during the pandemic.

Abstract

Romania is currently suffering a significant digital divide, which hasbeen exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The core pointof this paper is an attempt to study governmental policies on aging anddigitalization in Romania. The current analysis intends to determinethe influence of a poorly built digital system in Romania regarding avulnerable category, such as the elderly population. What are Romania‘scurrent digitalization difficulties, and what solutions are available toimprove the lives of senior citizens with technology and digitalization?What are the most significant consequences of the COVID-19epidemic on the Romanian digital system? Is there enough potential fordigital growth in Romania, and if so, how might this element improvethe quality of life for the elder people? A review, synthesis, and analysisof the current literature are used to address the research questions. Thepaper is based on a secondary literature review research that aims toprovide insight into the Romanian scenario. The goal of this study is toidentify the barriers to technology use among Romanian older adultsand establish the framework for a larger investigation. The article willalso discuss the public policy in the digitalization process and in thesame time the impact of the pandemic‘s economic, social, cultural, andpolitical crises on the well-being and quality of life of the elderly.