Research argues that e-government technologies have positive influences on politics and democracy, improving citizens' environment as well as their engagement with their government. Although much research indicates that e-government technologies have increased citizen participation, there is...

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Section 2. Demand-Side Perspectives on E-Government Adoption and Implementation -- 10. E-Government and Accountability in EU Local Governments -- 11. A Comparative Study of Municipal Adoption of Internet-Based Citizen Participation -- 12. Sociological Factors Influencing Internet Voting -- 13....

1. E-government as collaborative governance / Barbara Allen ... [et al.] -- 2. Performance measurement and evaluation of e-government and e-governance programmes and initiatives / Tony Bovaird -- 3. E-government and e-governance / Tony Bovaird -- 4. Confidence in e-government / Georges Chatillon...