Implementation of the IT as the way to increase the transparency and convenience of public administration in Russia

Abstract

Information technologies cover and automate today practically all spheres of life. The use of IT in public administration that deals with the daily problems of citizens plays an important role in successful development of any state. Problems of development of information technologies in general and their implementation in the activity of public authorities in particular have recently got more attention. This is because one of the success criteria of the modern state is the general level of informatization of all spheres of life. The use of information technologies in government allows not only to seize new opportunities to improve the efficiency of the work of these bodies, but also, in case of successful implementation of it, lead the government to the whole new level of success and satisfaction of its citizens. The aim in this paper is to study the need of using information technologies in the management of the cities in Russia, give an analysis of the key conditions as well as give some examples of the other countries' experience in using IT. Also to develop recommendations for the creation and development of the electronic component of the city management.