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Promoting collaborative civic technologies for enhancing citizen participation as an added value to collaborative urban processes
The use and promotion of civic technology contribute to a more inclusive, resident-focused urban co-governance model and build ecosystems rich in creativity and innovation, thanks to the diversity of users and perspectives that are at stake.
These platforms are an opportunity to encourage the creation of public value and new forms of citizen participation, especially in urban areas. In an era of weakening of political parties and distrust of the electorate for them, the future of democracy depends on the re-evaluation of the role of institutions and the direct involvement of citizens/voters to investigate and understand the problems. Many examples are already seen around the world (Decidim, DemocracyOS, LiquidFeedback) and more are expected to come.
In a world where the social, economic and political complexity is increasing, we need to understand the complexity and not simplify it. In fact, it is necessary to study the emergence of more complex dynamics, which can produce different effects, among them, the integration of traditional participatory offline and in-person mechanisms with e-participation tools. This requires both the technological evolution of platforms and the institutionalization of new forms of participation.
Civic technologies can also support the co-creation, co-production and co-management of public services with citizens and the development of the urban commoning approach.
These platforms are an opportunity to encourage the creation of public value and new forms of citizen participation, especially in urban areas. In an era of weakening of political parties and distrust of the electorate for them, the future of democracy depends on the re-evaluation of the role of institutions and the direct involvement of citizens/voters to investigate and understand the problems. Many examples are already seen around the world (Decidim, DemocracyOS, LiquidFeedback) and more are expected to come.
In a world where the social, economic and political complexity is increasing, we need to understand the complexity and not simplify it. In fact, it is necessary to study the emergence of more complex dynamics, which can produce different effects, among them, the integration of traditional participatory offline and in-person mechanisms with e-participation tools. This requires both the technological evolution of platforms and the institutionalization of new forms of participation.
Civic technologies can also support the co-creation, co-production and co-management of public services with citizens and the development of the urban commoning approach.
(UniTO for Future of Europe www.unito.it)
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