Public Policy and Governance: Emerging Global Challenges and the way forward

Author(s): Dr. Mohan Singh Saggu

Abstract:

Public policy and governance have entered a new era shaped by globalization, rapid technological advancements, and evolving societal expectations. Traditional policy models rooted in hierarchical administrative systems are increasingly being replaced by stakeholder-centric, participatory, and technologically enhanced frameworks. This article provides an in-depth exploration of the emerging global trends transforming public governance, including digital governance, artificial intelligence in policy making, participatory democracy, transnational policy diffusion, sustainability transitions, and evidence-based decision-making. The analysis integrates theoretical frameworks from classical public administration, New Public Management (NPM), and New Public Governance (NPG), highlighting their relevance to modern governance challenges. Through global case studies from India, Estonia, Singapore, the European Union, and the United States, the study illustrates how governments adapt governance systems to achieve efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity. The article concludes that future governance will require balancing innovation with ethical safeguards, strengthening digital infrastructure, and building resilient, equitable institutions capable of addressing complex global risks such as pandemics, climate change, economic instability, and data governance.

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