The building of the knowledge economy in Romania by using information and communications technology

The impact of the knowledge economy, on governmental and societal institutions is no less profound or important. In information-rich environments where knowledge flows freely and communications are abundant and multi-directional, pressures increase on governments to be more transparent, accountable and participatory. At the same time, the ability of governments to access and control information, and the uneven access to information and knowledge among sectors of society can, in certain circumstances, increase inequality and further entrench existing political and social elites. Unequal access to education and training can perpetuate and deepen inequality. (sic) promoted in the past years as it is considered the best way of organizing public management in order to increase efficiency, transparency, accessibility and responsiveness to citizens, as well as to reduce bureaucracy and corruption, through the intensive and strategic use of communications and information technology in the inner management of the public sector, as well as in its daily relations with citizens and users of public services.