Browsing by Author "Lironi, Elisa"

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Internet voting for open government: what, why, and how to introduce it in European countries
(EDDA-ECAS, 2023-04) Khutkyy, Dmytro; Lironi, Elisa
Many countries on the European continent have already established solid national procedures ensuring transparency, participation, and accountability. However, these can be further strengthened by applying the open government approach with a special emphasis on innovative and digital technologies. Amongst these processes, internet voting (i-voting) stands out as being capable of empowering people with more feasible direct participation in policy making. This paper refers to the concepts and models of open government and i-voting, provides examples, outlines preconditions, discusses risks, and offers recommendations for introducing i-voting, especially at the national level. It is intended as an inspirational paper for advancing open government and i-voting.
Internet voting for open government: what, why, and how to introduce it in local communities
(EDDA-ECAS, 2023-04) Khutkyy, Dmytro; Lironi, Elisa
A number of local communities in Europe have introduced elements of transparency, participation, and accountability in their municipalities. Still, given the abundance of available data and civic engagement forms, there is always a potential for further development. This is especially promising with the help of the open government framework that encourages the introduction of innovative and digital technologies. One notable tool is internet voting (i-voting) since it is able to empower people with a more direct and influential voice in local policy making. Thereby, this paper suggests some concepts and models of open government and i-voting, provides several examples, outlines preconditions, discusses risks, and offers recommendations for introducing i-voting and enhancing open government. This brief is designed as a source of ideas for advancing open government and i-voting in local communities.
Internet voting for open government: what, why, and how to introduce it in the European Union
(EDDA-ECAS, 2023-04) Khutkyy, Dmytro; Lironi, Elisa
In recent decades, the European Union (EU) has introduced multiple elements of transparency, participation, and accountability in its decision-making processes. Yet, these can always be enhanced by applying the open government approach that puts a special emphasis on innovative and digital technologies. One of such technologies is internet voting (i-voting), which can empower people with more direct participation in policy making. This paper refers to the concepts and models of open government and i-voting, provides examples, outlines preconditions, discusses risks, and offers recommendations for introducing i-voting. It is intended as an inspirational paper for advancing open government and i-voting at the EU level.