Possibilities and Barriers of Using Crowdsourcing in the System of Public Control Over the Activities of Public Authorities

Abstract

In the research process, it was established that the presence of successful domestic and foreign practices of crowdsourcing confirms the effectiveness of this technology in various spheres of society's life: from economy and politics to social and creative spheres. At the same time, depending on the direction of implementation of the crowdsourcing project and the tasks set before it, different types of this technology are used. However, the key principles in crowdsourcing of any type remain: hobbyist participation, the ability to connect anywhere at any time, minimum reward, etc. At the same time, special attention is paid to the practice of implementing crowdsourcing in the field of public administration, based on the study of which the existing opportunities and barriers of this technology are revealed. It has been established that crowdsourcing has already proven itself as a technology capable of achieving the desired result in a short period of time with minimal financial costs. In this regard, the expediency of using crowdsourcing within the functioning of public authorities has prospects for further development. Key words: barriers, crowdsourcing, opportunities, public authority, system of public control, financial expenses.