Digital governance is an academic concept and interdisciplinary research field that investigates the complex interplay between digital technologies and processes of governing. It examines both the governance of digital systems, infrastructure, and data, and the ways in which digital technologies are employed to facilitate, transform, or challenge traditional modes of governance, policy-making, and public administration. Key characteristics include its focus on socio-technical dynamics, regulatory frameworks, ethical considerations, and the distribution of power in digital environments, highlighting its significance for understanding and shaping the future of state-society relations in the digital age.