Digital Tools for Democracy
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the power of technology to reshape democracy is undeniable. Digital tools are transforming how citizens engage with political processes, offering new avenues for participation, transparency, and accountability. From online voting systems to platforms that facilitate public discourse, these tools are making it easier for individuals to have their voices heard and to hold leaders accountable.
Social media, for instance, has become a formidable platform for grassroots movements, allowing for the rapid dissemination of information and mobilization of support. Meanwhile, open data initiatives are empowering citizens with access to government data, fostering a culture of transparency and informed decision-making.
However, with these opportunities come challenges. Ensuring the security and integrity of digital platforms is paramount to prevent misinformation and cyber threats. As we navigate this digital age, the focus must remain on creating inclusive and robust systems that enhance democratic values and empower every citizen.
Work in progress. Suggestions and collaboration welcome.
- BOOKS (amazon)488523
- WSA Award - Winners488715
- WSA Awards - Government & Citizen Engagement488714
- Better World Info - where knowledge meets impact488697
- decidim - digital platform for citizen participation488530
- MultiPoD Project - Spaces for Political Deliberation488529
- WebLyzard technology - web intelligence and visual analytics488531
- Gerulata - pierce through the fog of info war488696
- trollwall AI - agents for community management488532
- Synfia - AI-powered interviews for better insights488699
- Engaged California - now government project488528
- Digital Toolkit for Democracy - Democracy & Culture Foundation488512
- Digital tools for e-democracy - ITA-Dossier (Austria) *.pdf488513
- Democracy Technologies - online magazine488516
- EU - Disinformation and democratic resilience488695
- Dynamic Facilitation488703
- Computational Democracy Project488704
- Integrating Polis with Citizens Assemblies488705
- Truth, Lies & Democracy - game jam488708
- Global Game Jam - Fake News488709
- Prof. Peter Bruck - LinkedIn488713
- Richard Fekete - LinkedIn488710
- AI Act Compass488707
- EU AI Act - your free mini guide + checklist488706
- Lovable - Create apps and websites by chatting with AI488698
- Peace One Day - AI to Peace Programme 4/25489621
- Book: The Role of Digital Tools and Technologies in European Democracy 9/22488524
- California to launch first-in-the-nation digital democracy effort to improve public engagement 2/25488527
- Paper: A systematic analysis of digital tools for citizen participation - Government Information Quarterly 9/24488517
- 4 Useful Resources on Digital Participation Tools - Democracy Technologies 11/22488515
- #CivicTech4Democracy: digital tools bringing democracy closer to people - EU External Action 6/18488514
- Google News488526
- Google Search488518
- Google Scholar488520
- YouTube Search488519
- Our GERMAN Links on the Topic488525