Public Policy and Digital Government Public Framework in Romania during the pandemic. The case of aging people
Public Policy and Digital Government Public Framework in Romania during the pandemic. The case of aging people

Summary/Abstract: Romania is currently suffering a significant digital divide, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The core point of this paper is an attempt to study governmental policies on aging and digitalization in Romania. The current analysis intends to determine the influence of a poorly built digital system in Romania regarding a vulnerable category, such as the elderly population. What are Romania’s current digitalization difficulties, and what solutions are available to improve the lives of senior citizens with technology and digitalization? What are the most significant consequences of the COVID-19 epidemic on the Romanian digital system? Is there enough potential for digital growth in Romania, and if so, how might this element improve the quality of life for the elder people? A review, synthesis, and analysis of the current literature are used to address the research questions. The paper is based on a secondary literature review research that aims to provide insight into the Romanian scenario. The goal of this study is to identify the barriers to technology use among Romanian older adults and establish the framework for a larger investigation. The article will also discuss the public policy in the digitalization process and in the same time the impact of the pandemic’s economic, social, cultural, and political crises on the well-being and quality of life of the elderly.

• Details
• Contents