Debate 2 - Revision history

Csrobertson: /* Related Discussions */

2007-05-16T05:03:45Z

Related Discussions

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	* [http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/mediaberkman/2007/03/28/does-participatory-culture-lead-to-participatory-democracy-2/ Does Participatory Culture Lead to Participatory Democracy?] - Does the burst of participation in culture on the Net lead to greater participation in politics and democracy? If so, what are the connecting points? Links to webcast of Berkman Center event with guest David Weinberger. An audio-only podcast is available [http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/mediaberkman/2007/03/26/does-participatory-culture-lead-to-participatory-democracy/ here].		* [http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/mediaberkman/2007/03/28/does-participatory-culture-lead-to-participatory-democracy-2/ Does Participatory Culture Lead to Participatory Democracy?] - Does the burst of participation in culture on the Net lead to greater participation in politics and democracy? If so, what are the connecting points? Links to webcast of Berkman Center event with guest David Weinberger. An audio-only podcast is available [http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/mediaberkman/2007/03/26/does-participatory-culture-lead-to-participatory-democracy/ here].

			* [http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2007/04/pdf/data_driven_policy_report.pdf Governing By The Numbers]

Csrobertson: /* Examples of E-Government */

2007-05-16T04:45:25Z

Examples of E-Government

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	==Examples of E-Government==		==Examples of E-Government==


	===Transparency===		===Transparency===

Csrobertson: /* Transparency */

2007-05-16T04:45:03Z

Transparency

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	Does the Internet help to prevent corruption?		Does the Internet help to prevent corruption?

Csrobertson: /* Collaborative Policymaking */

2007-05-16T04:44:48Z

Collaborative Policymaking

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	===Collaborative Policymaking===		===Collaborative Policymaking===


	* [http://www.OpenCongress.org OpenCongress]		* [http://www.OpenCongress.org OpenCongress]
			* [http://www.the2020vision.org.uk/ The 2020 Vision]

	===The Hansard Society: Digital Dialogues===		===The Hansard Society: Digital Dialogues===

Csrobertson: /* Related Discussions */

2007-05-09T03:52:01Z

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	In our research, we came across some materials that, although not directly on topic for our debate, are worth a look if you are interested in getting a broader perspective on e-government and e-democracy.		In our research, we came across some materials that, although not directly on topic for our debate, are worth a look if you are interested in getting a broader perspective on e-government and e-democracy.

	* [http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/mediaberkman/2007/03/28/does-participatory-culture-lead-to-participatory-democracy-2/ Does Participatory Culture Lead to Participatory Democracy?] - Does the burst of participation in culture on the Net lead to greater participation in politics and democracy? If so, what are the connecting points? Links to webcast of Berkman Center event with guest David Weinberger.		* [http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/mediaberkman/2007/03/28/does-participatory-culture-lead-to-participatory-democracy-2/ Does Participatory Culture Lead to Participatory Democracy?] - Does the burst of participation in culture on the Net lead to greater participation in politics and democracy? If so, what are the connecting points? Links to webcast of Berkman Center event with guest David Weinberger. An audio-only podcast is available [http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/mediaberkman/2007/03/26/does-participatory-culture-lead-to-participatory-democracy/ here].

Csrobertson at 03:43, 9 May 2007

2007-05-09T03:43:25Z

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	* The Department for Communities and Local Government conducted a webchat with local government officials.[http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1500331] This was part of a campaign of summits where employees of the department discussed local government issues with local leaders. The web chat was used as a substitute means of communicating with local leaders in remote towns in order to save time and money.		* The Department for Communities and Local Government conducted a webchat with local government officials.[http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1500331] This was part of a campaign of summits where employees of the department discussed local government issues with local leaders. The web chat was used as a substitute means of communicating with local leaders in remote towns in order to save time and money.
	* The Food Standards Agency setup an online forum to create a dialogue with small caterers to help the agency in improving the pack designed to help small catering businesses comply with sanitary regulations.[http://www.sfbbforum.net/]		* The Food Standards Agency setup an online forum to create a dialogue with small caterers to help the agency in improving the pack designed to help small catering businesses comply with sanitary regulations.[http://www.sfbbforum.net/]

			==Related Discussions==

			In our research, we came across some materials that, although not directly on topic for our debate, are worth a look if you are interested in getting a broader perspective on e-government and e-democracy.

			* [http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/mediaberkman/2007/03/28/does-participatory-culture-lead-to-participatory-democracy-2/ Does Participatory Culture Lead to Participatory Democracy?] - Does the burst of participation in culture on the Net lead to greater participation in politics and democracy? If so, what are the connecting points? Links to webcast of Berkman Center event with guest David Weinberger.

Csrobertson at 02:11, 9 May 2007

2007-05-09T02:11:11Z

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	[[Arguments Opposed to the Resolution]]		[[Arguments Opposed to the Resolution]]

	A copy of the Power Point presentation that accompanied this debate in class is available in the [http://myhls.law.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=myHLS&subkeyword=k11609&pageid=icb.page45781 Collaborative Files Section] of this course's MyHLS page. To view the animation in all its glory, go to Slide Show > View Show, then use ~~the~~ arrow keys to move forward and back in the presentation.		A copy of the Power Point presentation that accompanied this debate in class is available in the [http://myhls.law.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=myHLS&subkeyword=k11609&pageid=icb.page45781 Collaborative Files Section] of this course's MyHLS page. To view the animation in all its glory, go to Slide Show > View Show, then use your arrow keys to move forward and back through the presentation. The animation will be triggered at appropriate points as you move through the slides.

	==What is E-Government?==		==What is E-Government?==

Csrobertson at 02:09, 9 May 2007

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	[[Arguments Opposed to the Resolution]]		[[Arguments Opposed to the Resolution]]

			A copy of the Power Point presentation that accompanied this debate in class is available in the [http://myhls.law.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=myHLS&subkeyword=k11609&pageid=icb.page45781 Collaborative Files Section] of this course's MyHLS page. To view the animation in all its glory, go to Slide Show > View Show, then use the arrow keys to move forward and back in the presentation.

	==What is E-Government?==		==What is E-Government?==

Csrobertson at 01:52, 9 May 2007

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 * [http://www.OpenCongress.org OpenCongress]

Csrobertson at 01:52, 9 May 2007

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	* The Food Standards Agency setup an online forum to create a dialogue with small caterers to help the agency in improving the pack designed to help small catering businesses comply with sanitary regulations.[http://www.sfbbforum.net/]		* The Food Standards Agency setup an online forum to create a dialogue with small caterers to help the agency in improving the pack designed to help small catering businesses comply with sanitary regulations.[http://www.sfbbforum.net/]

	==~~Discussion~~==		===Transparency===

	~~Just as a very rough starting point, there are a number of ways in which technology and governance might be approached:~~

	* Technology in government		Does the Internet help to prevent corruption?
	** Transparency
	~~***~~ Does the Internet help to prevent corruption?
	** Efficiency
	** Democracy & Accountability
	*** Does the Internet improve the ability for direct democracy?

	* Technology and citizenship		* [http://www.Congresspedia.org Congresspedia]
	** Collaborative policymaking		* [http://www.mzalendo.com/ Mzalendo: Eye On Kenyan Parliament] A citizen blog for parliamentary oversight that has become a portal for revolutionary (by Kenyan standards) citizen interactions w/ government. Through Mzalendo you can access full text Bills, general resources regarding government operations, and even [http://www.mzalendo.com/Questions.List.php the MPs]
	*** Examples
	**** [http://www.OpenCongress.org OpenCongress]		===Collaborative Policymaking===
	** Informed Citizenry
	*** Effects
	**** Increased civic involvement		* [http://www.OpenCongress.org OpenCongress]
	**** Increased accountability for government actions
	*** Examples
	~~**~~ [http://www.Congresspedia.org Congresspedia]
	~~**~~ [http://www.mzalendo.com/ Mzalendo: Eye On Kenyan Parliament] A citizen blog for parliamentary oversight that has become a portal for revolutionary (by Kenyan standards) citizen interactions w/ government. Through Mzalendo you can access full text Bills, general resources regarding government operations, and even [http://www.mzalendo.com/Questions.List.php the MPs].