Nowadays, faced with various challenges, the territory is at the heart of every development strategy. Indeed, it represents the focus of public action, a domain where institutional and non-institutional policymakers, as well as development practitioners, contribute. Local development relies on its ability to improve living standards within territories and enhance their economic attractiveness to foreign investments. However, achieving this goal requires the implementation of a set of tools that integrate managerial, relational, and legislative dimensions. These tools are closely linked to innovation and the ability of local authorities to leverage technologies, particularly Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Digitalisation plays a crucial role in transforming territories by strengthening their attractiveness at various levels, simplifying administrative procedures, and fostering social cohesion.
In this context, digital technology has become central to the
modernisation strategy of the Tunisian administration. Various initiatives have
been launched to bring public services closer to citizens, enhance procedural
transparency, and combat corruption. This chapter examines the relationship
between digital innovation and local development, emphasising the impact of
this dynamic on territorial transformation. To achieve this, theoretical
proposals have been developed to better understand this relationship. The study
adopts an interpretivist paradigm underpinned by an abductive reasoning
approach. Given the multifaceted nature of digital transformation in local
governance, the aim is to develop a nuanced understanding of how digitalisation
is affecting local development in Tunisia. To address the complexity of the
subject matter, an exploratory qualitative methodology has been employed,
integrating both primary and secondary data sources to capture a comprehensive
view of the ongoing transformation.
The findings reveal several obstacles hindering the effectiveness
of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) based on digital innovation.
Nevertheless, efficient management of digital resources can have a significant
impact on local and territorial development, particularly within the Tunisian
context. In the public sector, the adoption of digital tools is a pivotal
element for administrative success. For digital transformation to effectively
bridge the gap between administration and citizens, it requires strong
leadership commitment. The conclusion provides valuable insights into
development models in a state undergoing transformation. While the adoption of
digital technologies in Tunisia, especially through PPPs, has demonstrated
substantial benefits in terms of economic and administrative efficiencies,
there remains a critical need for ongoing research to refine the measures of
innovation and better understand the interplay between resource mobilisation,
innovation, and territorial development.
Author
(s) Details
Cyrine BAHR
Department of Management Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Management,
University of Tunis, unisia.
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