GovTech as a New Stage in the Development of E-Government

Introduction: in recent years, there has been a rapid change in the paradigm of the development of state-legal relations concerning new technological solutions. At the present stage, researchers use the term GovTech, giving an assessment of the current social state. The scientific characteristic of the category “GovTech” (GOSTECH) and the identification of its correlation with the category “electronic government” are required. Purpose: to give an overview of the category “GovTech” (GOSTECH), to determine the degree of correlation with the category “electronic government”, to identify the examples of the implementation of GovTech in Russia. Methods: the methodological framework for the research is made up of the general scientific methods – analysis and synthesis, as well as the specific scientific methods – formal legal and comparative legal. Results: the term GovTech is quite new to the legal scientific discourse and at the moment there are no definitions formed within scientific discussion. However, the context of using this term refers to the transformation of state-legal reality primarily in the context of interaction between public authorities and the population, increasing convenience, openness and increasing opportunities to influence decision-making. Conclusions: the category GovTech (GOSTECH) has been introduced into scientific use and is used in regulatory legal acts. At the same time, the question of the essential content of the term remains open. Due to the examples given in the Russian Federation, it can be concluded that at the moment GovTech is a qualitatively new stage in the development of electronic government.