Claims and evidence in digital government theory and practice: What do they mean for us?
Karl Löfgren presents a nuanced perspective on key claims in digital government across research and practice. Drawing on over 20 years of studies from Scandinavia, New Zealand and beyond, the talk invites reflection and discussion on the future use of technology in government among both practitioners and scholars.
The first-ever guest presentation in the CBS Digital Government Research Theme featuring Professor Karl Löfgren from Victoria University of Wellington.
2000 Frederiksberg
About the event
The Digital Government Research Theme invites you to a special guest presentation at CBS with Professor Karl Löfgren from the School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington.
Karl Löfgren has a long-standing research interest in the use of technology in government and why it matters significantly for both practice and research. He currently serves as Associate Editor for Public Administration Review and Review Editor for Information Polity.
The presentation
In this talk, Karl Löfgren presents:
Claims and evidence in digital government theory and practice: What do they mean for us?
Drawing on more than twenty years of research from Scandinavia, New Zealand and globally, he presents a nuanced perspective on some of the most common claims in digital government across both research and practice, challenges established assumptions, and opens up for reflection on the future use of technology in government.
Who should attend?
This event is relevant for researchers, faculty, students, and practitioners with an interest in digitalization, public administration, and the role of technology in government.