Basic mechanisms of e-participation of citizens in policy-making

Abstract

The author has proposed the division of the mechanisms of citizens’ e-participation in two groups - mandatory or recommendation. There is considered successful experience of the mechanism of e-elections/e-referendum and e-rulemaking, the results of which are binding on the central and local authorities. There are analyzed a number of advisory nature mechanisms (e.g., e-discussion, e-initiative, e-reference, etc.). It is concluded that e-mechanisms for citizens’ participation may improve the traditional democratic process, give more technical and political opportunities for the inclusion of citizens in the political process and cause the increasing of government’s transparency.

Keywords

• e-partycypacja
• mechanizm
• tworzenie polityki
• internet
• technologie informacyjne i komunikacyjne