This book is unique in its scope and depth of coverage. It describes the government accounting and budgeting in each of nine European countries, at national and local levels, in their current and prospective forms. The nine countries represent Northern Europe (Finland, Sweden), Central Europe...

1. Governance puzzles / John Clarke -- 2. E-governance and the governance of the global internet / Richard Collins -- 3. The limits of post-Lisbon governance in the European Union / Leslie Budd -- 4. "Early adopter" case studies of effective mobile communications between citizens and government...