Leadership and Digital Governance Innovation in French Local Authorities: A Post-NPM Perspective on Open Data

This article examines the role of leadership in adopting and implementing digital governance innovations within French local authorities based on a case study (2022-2024) of a shared open data project. Using the post-New Public Management (post-NPM) framework, the analysis highlights the importance...

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Main Author: Hamid Bachir-Bendaoud
Format: Article
Language:Arabic
Published: University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed 2025-06-01
Series:Advanced Research in Economics and Business Strategy Journal
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Online Access:https://revue.univ-oran2.dz/Revue/AREBUS/index.php/AREBUS/article/view/69
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Summary:This article examines the role of leadership in adopting and implementing digital governance innovations within French local authorities based on a case study (2022-2024) of a shared open data project. Using the post-New Public Management (post-NPM) framework, the analysis highlights the importance of hybrid political and administrative leadership in overcoming organisational resistance and coordinating the players involved. However, the transition to fully post-NPM governance remains incomplete. The study, therefore, highlights the need to rethink organisational structures, resources, and cultures if these innovations are to have a lasting impact on local practices.
ISSN:2716-9421
2773-3807