If you believe in government of, for, and by the people, then government - both representative and administrative should be leading a charge into the increasingly and fundamentally interactive web. Information access, considered the safe starting point for government accountability online now mostly presents the public a daunting needle in a huge haystack.
Leading governments, with democratic intent, are incorporatinginformation and communication technologies into their e-government activities. This trend necessitates the establishment of outcomes and goals to guide such efforts. By utilizing the best practices, technologies and strategies we will deepen democracy and ensure representation and citizen engagement in the information age. It is upon this foundation that opportunities for greater online engagement and deliberation among citizens and their governments will demonstrate the value of information and communication technologies in effective and responsive participatory democracy.
