This report presents the findings of a research study, funded by The Electoral Commission, looking at the extent and nature of men and women's political participation in the UK and examining the existence of any political activism ‘gap' by gender.
The government has embraced e-democracy as a way of reaching out to citizen constituencies - such as young people - who are currently opting out of the party political process. But just how much can we expect e-democracy to deliver, and where would it lead us in terms of representative democracy? Does technology by itself have the power to change behaviour, or do people need a 'fun factor' to convince them to take part in the democratic process in the era of Big Brother and Pop Idol?
Kumi Naidoo is Secretary General and CEO of CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation since 2000. He was recently appointed by the UN Secretary General to the Eminent Persons Group on United Nations Civil Society Relations.Born in South Africa, he was active in the anti-apartheid movement.
The British Broadcasting Corporation's portal is filled with news and information resources on various subjects and often featuring online polls on current issues.
Rock the Vote is a website that engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture to its activities.
