Photo courtesy of: http://beyondthe.eu/e-democracy-ukraine/ Political observers who are quick to spot movements just bubbling under the surface have recently taken notice of how e-Democracy is enabling more and more citizens to contribute in policy-making. At its core, e-democracy (or digital democracy) is that political school of thought that espouses the use of information and communications technology (ICT) ...
Pundits have started to speculate how close the US presidential race will be. Is it going to be a blowout similar to when President Lyndon Jonson trounced Barry Goldwater (R) in 1954 by winning 61.05 percent of the popular vote? Or will it be a cliffhanger that will keep the public on the edge of their ...
“The 21st Century is truly the golden age of technology. Humanity depends on technology for everything with one notable exception, voting. For more than two centuries democracies have relied on hand counted paper ballots and ballot boxes to conduct elections. Reluctance to invest in election technology often comes from unfounded misgivings about the reliability, accuracy ...
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) have always been consigned to the fringes of society and generally do not enjoy the same access to services as more able-bodied citizens. Even in the exercise of the right to suffrage, PWDs are fighting an uphill battle for inclusion. On such PWD in the United States, Katy Hoel, has decided she’s ...
Once a fringe area, e-government is fast gaining acceptance worldwide as governments finally turn to the internet to amplify their service delivery capabilities. At the moment, UK, Australia, and South Korea are leading the rest of the world when it comes to e-government adoption. Nearly 96 percent of Australians have used the internet to access government ...