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Prof. Dr. Sanjay Sonawane is a Research Guide at PTVA's Sathaye College (Autonomous), Mumbai, India. His academic interests include public administration, governance, digital transformation, and interdisciplinary research.
The swift digital change of governments and public institutions has generated new potential for enhancing governance, public service delivery, and citizen participation. Attaining these objectives necessitates proficient cross-sector leadership that promotes cooperation among governmental bodies, corporate sector entities, academic institutions, non-governmental organisations, and civil society. This collaborative leadership facilitates the incorporation of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, blockchain, big data analytics, and digital platforms, to create transparent, efficient, and citizen-focused governing systems. Cross-sector leadership is essential for tackling intricate social issues, fostering innovation, improving policy execution, and expediting sustainable digital transformation. This chapter examines the ideas, frameworks, technologies, applications, difficulties, and future trajectories of cross-sector leadership in smart governance and digital public administration, highlighting its significance in fostering resilient, inclusive, and digitally empowered governments.