The municipality in the digital age: fundamental strategic aspects for the consolidation of modern governments

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to analyze how the traditional conception that emanates from administrative law on the provision of municipal public services is no longer sufficient to understand how it adapts to contemporary times efficiently. That is why, faced with a higher demand in terms of quality and efficiency, it is necessary to strengthen management instruments, in the face of the reality posed by the use of technology. The methodology was qualitative with a short original cut. The results reflect that this is a condition on which it depends if we intend to evolve towards the consolidation of modern governments, which is why it is essential to go beyond the vision that is traditionally held regarding the obligation of municipalities to ensure public services. It is concluded that one of the biggest problems is that it is not easy to meet all the needs of the population, when there are various factors that impact the efficiency of municipal authorities, which is why it is of utmost importance to consider how the Incorporating technological instruments in the digital era
can provide more information, more budgetary resources, seeking to reduce corruption, but above all bring authorities closer to citizens.