Basic mechanisms of e-participation of citizens in policy-making
Basic mechanisms of e-participation of citizens in policy-making
Author(s): Iryna HarechkoSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Social Sciences, Civil Society, Governance, Sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
Keywords: policy-making;e-participation
Summary/Abstract: The author has proposed the division of the mechanisms of citizens’ e-participation in two groups - mandatory or recommendation. There is considered successful experience of the mechanism of e-elections/e-referendum and e-rulemaking, the results of which are binding on the central and local authorities. There are analyzed a number of advisory nature mechanisms (e.g., e-discussion, e-initiative, e-reference, etc.). It is concluded that e-mechanisms for citizens’ participation may improve the traditional democratic process, give more technical and political opportunities for the inclusion of citizens in the political process and cause the increasing of government’s transparency.
Journal: Toruńskie Studia Międzynarodowe
- Issue Year: 1/2011
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 21-32
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English