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...

"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.

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....

"This book focuses on the impact of new and innovative technologies on improving public service delivery in public and nonprofit organizations. It highlights how government adopts and implement digital solutions to public problems at all levels of governments. It also provides case studies...

"This book assists its readers in recommending formulation of ICT strategies for e-government implementation and maintenance from the perspective of acknowledging the importance of e-Governance for building institutions to achieve transparency and accountability, and eventually democratic...

"This book provides the latest research findings such as theoretical foundations, principles, methodologies, architectures, technical frameworks, international policy, standardization and case studies for the achievement of interoperability within the provision of digital services, from...

"This book provides organizational and managerial directions to support the greater use and management of electronic or digital government technologies in organizations, while epitomizing the current e-government research available"--Provided by publisher.

"This book analyzes open innovation in a global context and proposes business models and institutional actors that promote the development of open innovation in firms, Institutions and public administrations worldwide"--Provided by publisher.

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