AI Governance Capacity in Public Administration: A Comparative Analysis of the EU and Türkiye
International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age, vol.13, no.1, pp.1-20, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 13 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.4018/ijpada.406076
- Journal Name: International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, INSPEC, Social Science Premium Collection (ProQuest), Political Science Database (ProQuest)
- Page Numbers: pp.1-20
- Keywords: Administrative Capacity, AI Governance, EU AI Act, Public Administration, Risk-Based Regulation, Türkiye
- Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
This study compares artificial intelligence (AI) governance in public services in the European Union (EU) and Türkiye, focusing on institutional design and administrative capacity. Through a comparative institutional–legal analysis grounded in administrative capacity theory and a four-dimensional analytical framework, it examines the EU AI Act and Türkiye’s sectoral governance arrangements to assess accountability, transparency, and enforceability in practice. The findings show that the EU has established a horizontal, risk-based governance framework, whereas Türkiye’s approach remains characterized by sectoral fragmentation and a lack of a unified regulatory framework, with limited coordination and weak oversight capacity. The analysis identifies three main gaps: the absence of a formal risk classification system, unclear accountability arrangements, and insufficient institutional capacity for effective supervision. The study offers theoretically grounded recommendations to strengthen Türkiye’s public-sector AI governance capacity in line with international standards.