Archives for August 2007
Governing the Internet
We often present on eGovBlog topics and perspectives that have to do with the way ICTs and specially the Internet help shape the future of governments.
In this case we bring to the discussion an interesting paper about the Internet Governance.
According to the definition of Internet Governance elaborated by the UN Working Group on Internet Governance […]
E-readiness rankings, by the Economist Intelligence Unit
It is always enriching to review the e-readiness report, a white paper published by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
E-readiness is the state of play of a country’s information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and the ability of its consumers, businesses and governments to use ICT to their benefit.
There is a specific chapter at the ‘2007 e-readiness […]
EC eParticipation call for proposals
The European Commission aims to promote eParticipation initiatives in the field of eGovernment. This call covers two types of actions: ‘citizen driven’ and ‘decision-maker driven’ trial initiatives, and support action projects.
Deadline for submissions is September 13th and the indicative contribution to a trial project may range between 600,000 and 800,000 euros.
For additional information, please check […]
Online Games to learn about citizenship and democracy
The Demgames project was developed as part of the Local e-Democracy National Project. The idea is to explore how digital technlogy can be used to engage people in democratic processes. Young people are the key objetive of the project.
Three games are part of the initiative: ‘Captain Campaign’, that allows participants to organise a campaign and […]
Working Paper from the World Bank Institute
Building open government represents a challenge for all countries. And it is important to collect and exchange those experiences on how to put the basic principles of good governance into practice. Transparency, efficiency and effectiveness, ethical behaviour and accountability are principles that need to be highlighted if better public governance is to benefit citizens.
The piece, […]
Congressional Management Foundation, towards a more efficient Congress
The goal of this organisation is to promote a more efficient Congress in the US. It works with Member offices, committees and other institutional offiCes both in the House and Senate to foster better management practices.
During the last decade they have also been conducting research on the use of IT in modern congressional office. Some […]
