This article provides an in-depth analysis of the political and institutional mechanisms embedded in the digital government models of Estonia and South Korea, highlighting their theoretical and practical significance for improving the efficiency of public administration. The study conducts a comparative assessment of the two countries’ experiences based on key criteria such as interactivity, transparency, accountability, data governance, open data policy, and citizen participation. Furthermore, the article identifies the differences between Estonia’s infrastructure-centered model (X-Road, eID) and South Korea’s platform-oriented approach (e-People, KONEPS, Gov24), and scientifically evaluates the prospects for adapting these models to the context of Uzbekistan. The findings offer concrete recommendations for modernizing public administration, strengthening citizen engagement, and enhancing open and accountable governance mechanisms within the framework of the “Uzbekistan – 2030” strategy.

digital government; Estonian experience; South Korean model; public administration efficiency; interactivity; transparency; political accountability; open data policy; citizen participation; digital transformation.

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