Abstract

The rapid expansion of digital administration has significantly transformed the relationship between governments and citizens across the world. Governments increasingly employ digital technologies to enhance public service delivery administrative efficiency transparency and citizen engagement. While digital administration has created new opportunities for improving governance outcomes it has also raised important questions regarding political trust accountability privacy and institutional legitimacy. Political trust remains a fundamental component of democratic governance because it influences citizens’ willingness to cooperate with public institutions and participate in governance processes. The effectiveness of digital governance initiatives largely depends on citizens confidence in the institutions implementing them. This study examines the relationship between political trust and governance in the context of digital administration. It explores how digital technologies affect citize