
Resumen La gestión pública ha experimentado una evolución significativa debido a la digitalización y a la creciente demanda de una ciudadanía más involucrada y exigente, lo que ha impulsado la adopción de modelos de gobernanza más abiertos y colaborativos. En este contexto, el presente estudio lleva a cabo una revisión sistemática de la literatura combinada con un análisis bibliométrico, con el propósito de identificar los modelos de gobernanza vigentes en la gestión pública contemporánea. Para ello, se aplicó el método PRISMA y se consultaron bases de datos como Google Académico y Scopus, enfocando la búsqueda en el periodo comprendido entre 2015 y 2025. Tras un riguroso proceso de selección, se analizaron un total de 19 artículos relevantes. Los resultados indican una clara transición desde estructuras jerárquicas tradicionales hacia modelos más horizontales, colaborativos y adaptativos. Además, se concluye que una gobernanza efectiva depende de la capacidad de adaptarse a los profundos cambios tecnológicos, así como de fomentar la inclusión social y la participación ciudadana, con el objetivo último de promover el bienestar social. Así, este estudio aporta evidencia que respalda la necesidad de flexibilizar y democratizar la gestión pública para enfrentar los desafíos contemporáneos.
Abstract Public administration has undergone significant evolution due to digitalization and the growing demand for a more engaged and demanding citizenry, which has spurred the adoption of more open and collaborative governance models. In this context, this study conducts a systematic literature review combined with a bibliometric analysis, with the aim of identifying the governance models currently used in contemporary public administration. To this end, the PRISMA method was applied, and databases such as Google Scholar and Scopus were consulted, focusing the search on the period between 2015 and 2025. After a rigorous selection process, a total of 19 relevant articles were analyzed. The results indicate a clear transition from traditional hierarchical structures to more horizontal, collaborative, and adaptive models. Furthermore, it is concluded that effective governance depends on the ability to adapt to profound technological changes, as well as on fostering social inclusion and citizen participation, with the ultimate goal of promoting social well-being. Thus, this study provides evidence that supports the need to make public administration more flexible and democratic in order to address contemporary challenges.
governance, gobernanza, citizen participation, public administration, gestión pública, participación ciudadana
governance, gobernanza, citizen participation, public administration, gestión pública, participación ciudadana
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