"This book explores the nature of the new challenges confronting citizens and local governments in the field of urban governance, exploring the role that Web 2.0 technologies play to promote citizen participation and empowerment in the city government"--Provided by publisher.

This book provides a systemic-based inquiry platform to explore boundaries, limits, and advantages of information and communication technology use in the public decision making processes. With theoretical and practical contributions, this publication examines the impact of governmental...

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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....

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...