A systematic analysis of digital tools for citizen participation

IF 7.8 1区管理学 Q1 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Government Information Quarterly Pub Date : 2024-06-25 DOI:10.1016/j.giq.2024.101954

Bokyong Shin , Jacqueline Floch , Mikko Rask , Peter Bæck , Christopher Edgar , Aleksandra Berditchevskaia , Pierre Mesure , Matthieu Branlat

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Abstract

Despite the increasing use of digital tools for citizen participation, their ecosystem and functionality remain underexplored. What digital tools exist, and how do they help citizens engage in policymaking? This article addresses this gap by examining the supply side of digital tools for citizen participation. We compiled a comprehensive dataset of 116 digital tools from three public repositories. Using the collective intelligence genome framework, adapted for the e-participation context, we systematically examined the dynamics and trends of these tools through cluster analyses. Our findings highlight the potential of digital participatory tools to facilitate the flow of information from citizens to governments using advanced technologies. However, a prominent deficiency was identified in disseminating accountability information to citizens regarding how policy decisions are made, realised, and assessed. These findings offer valuable insights and notable gaps in the digital tool ecosystem.

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对公民参与数字工具的系统分析

尽管数字工具越来越多地被用于公民参与，但其生态系统和功能仍未得到充分开发。有哪些数字工具，它们如何帮助公民参与决策？本文通过研究公民参与数字工具的供应方来填补这一空白。我们从三个公共资料库中汇编了 116 种数字工具的综合数据集。利用针对电子参与背景进行调整的集体智慧基因组框架，我们通过聚类分析系统地研究了这些工具的动态和趋势。我们的研究结果凸显了数字参与工具在利用先进技术促进信息从公民向政府流动方面的潜力。然而，在向公民传播有关如何制定、实现和评估政策决定的问责信息方面，我们发现了一个突出的不足。这些发现为数字工具生态系统提供了宝贵的见解和显著的差距。

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Government Information Quarterly INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-

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15.70

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16.70%

发文量

106

期刊介绍： Government Information Quarterly (GIQ) delves into the convergence of policy, information technology, government, and the public. It explores the impact of policies on government information flows, the role of technology in innovative government services, and the dynamic between citizens and governing bodies in the digital age. GIQ serves as a premier journal, disseminating high-quality research and insights that bridge the realms of policy, information technology, government, and public engagement.