Post on 26-Mar-2015
Building Civic Life on the New Frontier
Submitted by:-Maulika. R. Kapoori(100500116015)
ContentsIntroductionDefining an e-democracy Democracy online todayDemocratic SectorE-democracy outcomesconclusion
E-DEMOCRACY
E-democracy (a combination of the words electronic and Democracy ) refers to the use of information technologies and communication technologies and strategies in political and governance process.
E-democracy aims for broader and more active citizen participation enabled by the Internet, mobile communications, and other technologies in today's representative democracy, as well as through more participatory or direct forms of citizen involvement in addressing public challenges.
Putting Pen to Paper: E-Democracy
3 Actor ScenarioGovernmentPrivate Sector
(Media)Citizens
Who has the power?Who sets the agenda?
2 Communication ToolsPaperPens
Unlimited Supply of Paper for All
Only Government and Private Sector have Pens and therefore ...
… and therefore the ability to be heard, communicate, organize, set the agenda, and have power.
“Citizen-based electronic democracy” is about getting “pens” to the people.
Ability to distribute messages to groups is key, must move beyond the World Wide Warehouse.
Current Democracy Online Contributions
Political Organizations
Private SectorGovernment
Media and Commercial
Content
Democracy Online TodayCurrent interests use the
Internet to further their interests, they must to survive.
Where do the current interests interact online?
Where will citizens and interests within democracies interact online?
To move from one-to-many toward many-to-many communication, we need the ...
Democracy Online with an Interactive Public Commons
We must build them one at a time!
Democracy Online Today
Political Organizations
Private Sector
Government
Media and Commercial
Content
CivicParticipation
Center
Contributions to Democracy OnlineGovernment
Provide Extensive Information Online with User-Focused Systems and Public Access Points
Make “Democracy” Information Fully Available - “Open Government”
E-mail to/from PublicE-mail Information DisseminationUse Interactivity and Collaboration
Externally/InternallyRegulatory Factors and SupportLocal - More Direct Involvement
Government
Contributions to Democracy Online
Media and Commercial Content Provide News and Information Ensure Availability of Political and
Community News at National/Regional/Local Levels
Highlight and Cover Other Democracy Online Resources and Events - Calendars, Co-Sponsor
Provide Interactive Online Spaces, but Collaborate with Other Efforts
Fight One-Way Mentality and Pure Advertising “Eye-Ball” Focus
Media and Commercial
Content
Contributions to Democracy Online
Private Sector Provide User Connectivity,
Increase Bandwidth, Lower Costs, and Bring More Users
Provide and Develop User Tools Provide Technical Support Embrace Open Standards Make Information Tools beyond the
WWW, like E-mail Lists, Push Channels, WWW Conferencing Available to Community Organizations, Citizen-based Online Democracy Efforts, and Individuals
Provide Funding to Civic Efforts (as should the other sectors)
Private Sector
Contributions to Democracy Online
Political Organizations Provide Information About
Positions, Candidates, Advocacy Efforts, Involvement Opportunities
Use Tools Strategically to Further Your Cause
Involve Organization and Supporters Directly in Online Interactive Spaces
Don’t Use IT to Only Increase the Level of Political Protest Aimed at Representative Democracy
Enhance Participatory Democracy
Political Organizations
Contributions to Democracy Online
Citizens in the Online Commons Commit Time to Participate Use and Analyze Information Produce and Share Own
Information, Ideas, and Opinions Communicate Respectfully and
Responsibly Help Others Learn Start/Volunteer with Citizen-based
Online Democracy Efforts and Community Networks
Work with Others to Use Tools For Public Good at all Levels
CivicParticipation
Center
Democratic SectorRepresentative Institutions
Representatives – Political leaders galleryPolitical news online-The main public windowPolitical groupsCampaigning online
Representative Institutions
Representatives – Political leaders gallery
Political news online-The main public window
Political groups
Campaigning online
E-Democracy OutcomesWhy improve e-democracy?
Noise and conflict from online advocacy
Citizen expectations of “two-way” medium
Better decisions, smarter government
Accommodate the will of the people
Understanding government’s role:It’s not all on your shouldersDo the best in your areaWorking pro-actively with other sectors to accelerate benefits, deepen citizen engagement.
What outcomes? Trust and AccountabilityLegitimacy and UnderstandingCitizen SatisfactionReach and Equitable Access
Effective Representation and Decision-Making
Participation through Input and Consultation
Engagement and Deliberation
Conclusion
In all people own communities, it is time for people to build “civic life” both online and off-line through the use of the information technology and networks.
So develop e-democracy more and more possible.