NDLI: Political Participation and Democracy in the Information Age: Effects of ICT-Based Communication Forms between the Authorities and the Citizens on Traditional Channels of Participation and Democracy

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Solvang, B.K.
Copyright Year	2009
Abstract	The main trends concerning the traditional channels of participation are reduced voting turnout, reduced participation in political parties, stable participation in associations and increased citizen contact. The influence of ICT based form of communication on the relations between the authorities and the citizens are heavily influenced by the role of the citizens designed by the authorities. If the citizens are treated as customers the authorities are pursuing a consultative model focusing on creating an effective administration. The flow of information is unilinear; however, if the role of the citizens is a citizen’s role the administrative system pursue a participatory model. The information society produces frames of actions for the society, yet it is the role planned for the citizens that create the opportunities for E-Democracy. Based on these interaction models we assume effects on turnout in elections and on citizens’ role and activity in traditional channels. This paper is a theoretical contribution.
Starting Page	46
Ending Page	51
File Size	223884
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424435506
DOI	10.1109/ICDS.2009.61
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2009-02-01
Publisher Place	Mexico
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	ICT bound communication forms Technological innovation traditional channels Service oriented architecture Nominations and elections Educational institutions Security democracy Voting citizen's role Internet information age political participation Portals Electronic government Business
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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