SMART GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICES

This article examines the essence of the Smart Government concept, its main technological components, and its role in modernizing public services. The analysis covers how the introduction of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, big data, and e-government systems enhances efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness in public administration. Furthermore, the article outlines the reforms currently being implemented in Uzbekistan to develop a smart government, identifies existing challenges, and presents recommendations for overcoming them.