A rich source of links to new media thinking and practice in the public sector. The UK in particular is very proactive in this space and makes us look a bit slow and timid.
http://ideapolicy.wordpress.com/2009/04/08/the-social-media-policy-landscape/
Categories: Citizen Engagement · Government 2.0 · Public Sector · Web 2.0
Tagged: deliberation, New Media, Public Sector, Public Sector Innovation, Web.20
A commitment to open, participatory engagement with citizens in the decision-making processes of government is the promise of the current administration in the US – see the link below for more..
http://www.edemocracy-forum.com/2009/03/2-0presidency.html#more
Categories: Citizen Engagement · Government 2.0 · Public Sector · Web 2.0
Tagged: Citizen Engagement, Government 2.0, Public Sector, Web.20
New Zealand seems to be way ahead when it comes to the use of new media like weblogs, wikis and other interactive web platforms for enhanced interaction with the wider community on government policy and other initiatives. Check out this blog on public sector social media – it makes a lot of sense:
http://psnetwork.org.nz/blog/2007/02/19/principles-public-sector-socialmedia/
Categories: Public Sector
Tagged: Citizen Engagement, Public Sector, Web.20
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