Digital Transformation and its Role in Enhancing Good Governance and Building Political Trust in Iraq

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  • Aysar Ali Ahmed

Abstract

This study examines the role of digital transformation in promoting good governance and building political trust in Iraq, given the significant challenges the country faces in public administration, combating corruption, and the decline in trust between citizens and official institutions. The study aims to analyze the relationship between implementing digital transformation technologies and achieving the principles of good governance (transparency, accountability, and participation), and its impact on building political trust. The study employs a descriptive-analytical approach, reviewing theoretical literature, analyzing comparative experiences, and evaluating the current state of digital transformation in Iraq based on official reports and international indicators. The study concludes that digital transformation is a vital tool for transcending the traditional framework of public administration, contributing to reducing corruption, increasing transparency, and improving service efficiency, which positively impacts the level of trust in political institutions. The study also recommends adopting a comprehensive national strategy for digital transformation that addresses legislative, infrastructural, and cultural challenges, with a focus on human capacity building and ensuring information security to promote sustainability and inclusivity.

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2026-11-14

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Ahmed, A. A. . (2026). Digital Transformation and its Role in Enhancing Good Governance and Building Political Trust in Iraq: the international and political journal . The International and Political Journal, 68, 521–552. Retrieved from https://ipj.uomustansiriyah.edu.iq/index.php/political/article/view/570

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