Transition to Smart Government in Colombia: A Bibliometric Analysis of Trends, Gaps, and Opportunities (#2369)

Authors

Restrepo Guzman, Julian Andres

Pantoja Ospina, Martin Alonso

Lopez Trujillo, Marcelo

Gonzalez Cuervo, Carlos Arturo

Abstract

The transition towards smart government in Colombia faces a duality: advances in urban areas contrast with gaps in rural regions. This article analyzes the evolution of smart government research between 2003 and 2025 through a bibliometric analysis of 599 papers indexed in Scopus. Using tools such as VOSviewer and Bibliometrix, three thematic clusters were identified: disruptive technologies (AI, blockchain), digital governance (e-governance, big data) and digital transformation. The results show an exponential growth of publications after 2020, driven by the pandemic and the Digital Transformation Plan 2022-2026. However, research is dominated by international networks, with low representation of local authors and 92% of local publications in non-indexed journals, limiting their global impact. Critical gaps were identified, such as the lack of adaptation of technologies. The study concludes that it is necessary to prioritize investment in infrastructure, strengthen local research networks and promote a global approach that balances technological innovation with social inclusion, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).