Crowdsourcing in Municipal Government — Modern Mechanisms of Innovative Development and Regulation

In the modern world, improving the mechanisms of innovative development and regulation of crowdsourcing activities is becoming a key growth factor. Innovation is the main engine of economic growth, contributing to the emergence of new industries and increasing the competitiveness of business entities. Venture capital financing and indirect government incentives are used to support them, including tax incentives for R&D companies, accelerated depreciation of equipment, and a tax credit. Crowdsourcing — the transfer of tasks over the Internet without entering into an employment contract, is becoming one of the most dynamic forms of employment. This activity is regulated by the norms of civil law, which creates risks for performers and customers in matters of confidentiality, copyright and social guarantees. Improving the regulation of crowdsourcing should ensure the legal protection of participants. Effective innovation policy combined with adequate legal regulation of crowdsourcing creates conditions for technological breakthroughs and sustainable economic growth. The relevance of the research is due to the increasing role of innovation and crowdsourcing in the development of municipalities in the knowledge economy. In modern conditions, crowdsourcing is becoming a key tool for participatory management, which makes it possible to effectively use the intellectual potential of the local community with limited resources. The purpose of the study is to develop practical recommendations for improving the management of innovative development of municipal education through the creation of crowdsourcing online platforms. The theoretical basis of the research covers the concepts of innovative development of territories, models of crowdsourcing and its application in municipal management, as well as the methodology for building innovative development management systems. The research methodology is based on a process-based approach to innovation development management, including the formation of innovation potential, the development of a risk-based strategy and performance monitoring. The main results of the study demonstrate that the introduction of crowdsourcing in municipal government provides: increased efficiency of management decisions, increased public confidence in government, optimization of budget expenditures and acceleration of processes for solving local problems. The scientific novelty lies in the development of a comprehensive model for managing the innovative development of a municipality using crowdsourcing technologies, including mechanisms for generating, implementing and evaluating innovative projects with the participation of the local community. The practical significance of the work lies in the formation of specific recommendations for the creation and operation of crowdsourcing platforms that enhance the innovation potential of territories and improve the quality of municipal government.

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