A Qualitative Analysis of Administrative Transparency Requirements in Government Construction Contracts with Emphasis on the Jurisprudence of the Administrative Court of Justice and Data-Driven Governance

Abstract

This article examines the requirements of administrative transparency in government construction contracts by integrating administrative law, public procurement theory, judicial review, accountability, and data-driven governance. Government construction contracts are among the most sensitive areas of public administration because they involve extensive public expenditure, technical complexity, administrative discretion, long-term execution, and high risks of opacity, inefficiency, and corruption. The study adopts a qualitative analytical approach to explain how transparency should operate across the contractual lifecycle, including project justification, procurement, contractor selection, contract formation, execution monitoring, modification, payment, dispute management, and post-completion evaluation. The findings indicate that administrative transparency is not limited to disclosure of information; rather, it includes legal clarity, procedural fairness, reasoned decision-making, financial traceability, evidentiary preservation, data usability, and accountability mechanisms. The jurisprudence of the Administrative Court of Justice is significant because it can transform transparency from an administrative recommendation into a legally enforceable obligation by requiring public authorities to justify decisions, preserve records, respect procedural equality, and limit arbitrary discretion. The article further argues that data-driven governance can strengthen transparency through digital procurement platforms, integrated contract databases, real-time monitoring, open data systems, audit trails, and predictive risk analysis. However, digitalization must remain subject to legality, explainability, human oversight, data quality, cybersecurity, and judicial review. The article concludes that an effective transparency framework for government construction contracts requires the integration of legal standards, institutional accountability, digital infrastructure, and public oversight. Such a framework can reduce corruption risks, improve project performance, strengthen contractor confidence, support judicial supervision, and enhance public trust in the administration of public construction projects.