Online Governance
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What is the primary goal of e-participation in online governance?

  • To increase revenue through online services
  • To implement censorship on online content
  • To reduce government expenditure on infrastructure
  • To facilitate citizen participation in the policy-making process (correct)
  • What is a key issue in the context of digital rights?

  • Online privacy and data protection (correct)
  • Government regulation of social media platforms
  • Increased funding for digital infrastructure
  • National security threats from cyberattacks
  • Which of the following is a benefit of citizen engagement in online governance?

  • Improved representation and accountability of elected officials (correct)
  • Decreased accessibility of government information
  • Increased bureaucracy in government services
  • Reduced transparency in government decision-making
  • What is the primary function of social media politics?

    <p>To facilitate communication between politicians and citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which international framework supports digital rights?

    <p>Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 19)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of online political campaigns and advertising?

    <p>Utilizing social media influencers and opinion leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key issue in internet regulation regarding online content?

    <p>Net neutrality and equal treatment of online content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a concern raised by the impact of online activism on politics?

    <p>Disinformation and manipulation of citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an approach to internet regulation?

    <p>Self-regulation by online platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of online activism and hashtag activism?

    <p>Increased citizen engagement and participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Online Governance

    • Definition: The use of digital technologies to support and enhance the functioning of government, including policy-making, service delivery, and citizen participation.
    • Key features:
      • E-government: The use of technology to provide government services and information online.
      • E-participation: The use of technology to facilitate citizen participation in the policy-making process.
    • Benefits:
      • Increased transparency and accountability
      • Improved citizen engagement and participation
      • Enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of government services

    Citizen Engagement

    • Definition: The involvement of citizens in the decision-making process of government, often facilitated by digital technologies.
    • Types of engagement:
      • E-consultation: Online consultations and surveys to gather citizen feedback.
      • E-petitions: Online platforms for citizens to sign and support petitions.
      • E-voting: Online voting systems for elections and referendums.
    • Benefits:
      • Increased citizen participation and empowerment
      • Improved representation and accountability of elected officials
      • Enhanced legitimacy of government decisions

    Digital Rights

    • Definition: The rights and freedoms of individuals in the digital age, including online privacy, freedom of expression, and access to information.
    • Key issues:
      • Online privacy and data protection
      • Censorship and freedom of expression
      • Digital inequality and access to information
    • International frameworks:
      • Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 19: Freedom of Opinion and Expression)
      • European Convention on Human Rights (Article 10: Freedom of Expression)

    Social Media Politics

    • Definition: The use of social media platforms by politicians, political parties, and citizens to engage in political activities, including campaigning, communication, and mobilization.
    • Key features:
      • Online political campaigns and advertising
      • Social media influencers and opinion leaders
      • Hashtag activism and online protests
    • Impact on politics:
      • Changed the way politicians communicate with citizens
      • Increased citizen engagement and participation
      • Raised concerns about disinformation and manipulation

    Internet Regulation

    • Definition: The set of rules, laws, and policies governing the use of the internet, including issues of access, content, and conduct.
    • Key issues:
      • Net neutrality: The principle that internet service providers should treat all online content equally.
      • Online harassment and hate speech
      • Cybersecurity and data protection
    • Regulatory approaches:
      • Self-regulation by online platforms
      • Government regulation and legislation
      • International cooperation and agreements

    Online Governance

    • Online governance enhances the functioning of government through digital technologies, covering policy-making, service delivery, and citizen participation.
    • E-government provides online services and information, while e-participation facilitates citizen engagement in policy-making.
    • Online governance increases transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement, and improves efficiency and effectiveness of government services.

    Citizen Engagement

    • Citizen engagement involves citizen participation in government decision-making, often facilitated by digital technologies.
    • E-consultation, e-petitions, and e-voting are types of engagement that increase citizen participation and empowerment.
    • Citizen engagement improves representation, accountability, and legitimacy of government decisions.

    Digital Rights

    • Digital rights encompass online privacy, freedom of expression, and access to information in the digital age.
    • Key issues include online privacy, censorship, and digital inequality.
    • International frameworks such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights protect digital rights.

    Social Media Politics

    • Social media politics involves the use of social media by politicians, parties, and citizens for political activities.
    • Online political campaigns, social media influencers, and hashtag activism are key features of social media politics.
    • Social media has changed political communication, increased citizen engagement, and raised concerns about disinformation and manipulation.

    Internet Regulation

    • Internet regulation comprises rules, laws, and policies governing internet use, including access, content, and conduct.
    • Key issues include net neutrality, online harassment, and cybersecurity.
    • Regulatory approaches include self-regulation, government regulation, and international cooperation.

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