Journal of Political Sciences & Public Affairs
Open Access

Abstract

Open Innovation and Governance in Public Sector: Synthesis

Meshari Abdulhameed Alsafran*, Odeh R Al Jayyousi, Fairouz M Aldhmour and Eisa A Alsafran

The evolution of the public sector has been shaped by various waves of administrative reforms, which have been influenced by technology, innovation, private-sector involvement and Open Innovation (OI). This commentary delves into the intricate relationship between innovation in the public sector and waves of administrative reforms, exploring technological changes, organizational restructuring and the advent of Open Innovation (OI). Open innovation, characterized by new knowledge flows fostering internal innovation and external market expansion, emerges as a catalyst for transformative change. The Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC) exemplify a forwardthinking approach, framing their public sector vision around innovation and competitiveness. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by examining the factors and outcomes of innovation in the public sector across diverse regions.

This review presents a brief from a systematic analysis that explores the key themes, sub-themes, models, factors and research methods of OI and innovation outcomes in the public sector. The study analyzed 122 articles from Google Scholar, Scopus and Science Direct published between 1990 and 2022. Existing research in the Middle East and GCC is limited and this paper aims to highlight the enablers for fostering public sector innovation through OI. The findings of this review contribute to framing PSI and OI in the digital era.

Published Date: 2025-08-12; Received Date: 2024-01-18