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International Symposium on Local E-Democracy. Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005. International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005.
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International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 The electronic delivery of governmental information and services 24 hours per day, seven days per week Norris, D.F., Fletcher, P.D., & Holden, S.H.. (2000). Is your local government plugged in? Highlights of the 2000 electronic government survey. Washington, D.C.: International City/County Management Association Definition of E-Government
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 E-Democracy is NOT e-government
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 E-democracy comes from ? Top down- Bottom up ?
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Why e - democracy?
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Democracy is broken and “E” will fix it! Falling participation; decreasing trust.
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Minimalist- information and access Meaningful- participation and voting … via electronic means… Definitions of E-democracy
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 The current state of e-democracy at the American grassroots?
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 The evidence: focus groups with key informants
Reasons for e-Government International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005
e-Government Impacts International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005
Future Plans for e-Government International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005
Future Plans for e-Democracy International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Operational Definition of e-democracy in the U.S. is minimalist
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Little real e-democracy at the American grassroots now or in the foreseeable future
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 More key informants, broader catchment area International focus group
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Few e-democracy projects reported Mostly one-offs Little sustainability
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Except for the UK, few nations with e-democracy focus
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Little demand perceived for e-democracy
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 E-democracy will evolve differently in different political cultures
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Not the “E” The problem is democracy
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 E-democracy should not be limited to the internet
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Conclusions
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Early days of e-democracy
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Advocates versus analysts
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 If, indeed, it is broken? Can the “E” fix broken democracy
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 If it does, top down or bottom up? Will e-democracy occur ?
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Who will promote and administer e-democracy?
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Will e-democracy supplant or supplement traditional means of participation?
International Symposium on Local E-Democracy Donald F. Norris University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2005 Traditional representative democracy E-democracy for direct participation A hybrid?
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