دور الأتمتة في تعزيز استدامة الإدارة المحلية دراسة في الأبعاد الإدارية والجنائية

Abstract

 This research aims to demonstrate the role of automation in enhancing the sustainability of local administration by analyzing the impact of employing digital technologies and electronic systems on developing institutional performance and improving the efficiency of administrative work. This contributes to strengthening transparency and good governance, and reducing illicit practices within local government institutions. This focus arises from the rapid transformations the world is witnessing in the field of digitalization, and the resulting need to modernize local administration methods and develop service delivery mechanisms to achieve efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. The study employs a descriptive-analytical approach to examine the impact of implementing automation on simplifying administrative procedures, expediting transactions, and reducing bureaucratic complexities associated with traditional procedures. This contributes to improving the quality of public services, enhancing the efficiency of resource management within local government units, and supporting administrative decision-making by providing an accurate database and integrated information systems that enable decision-makers to plan effectively and monitor institutional performance more accurately and transparently. In this context, automation contributes to enhancing institutional integrity by electronically documenting procedures and transactions, thereby reducing opportunities for certain administrative and financial crimes such as bribery, forgery, and abuse of power. This is achieved by minimizing direct contact between employees and clients, enabling the tracking of administrative processes, and strengthening oversight and accountability mechanisms. The research also addresses the legal and regulatory challenges associated with implementing automation, particularly those related to data protection and information security within local institutions.

The research concludes that automation is a key pillar for achieving sustainable and efficient local governance, provided that a suitable technological infrastructure is in place, human resources are trained, and legislative frameworks are developed to regulate the use of digital technologies, ensuring transparency and efficiency in administrative work.