X-raying Citizenship Participation through the Lens of ICT: Quest for Democratic Governance
and Development in Nigeria
X-raying Citizenship Participation through the Lens of ICT: Quest for Democratic Governance
and Development in Nigeria
Author(s): Kayode Wakili OLAWOYINSubject(s): Politics, Governance, Public Administration
Published by: Ústav politických vied Slovenskej akadémie vied
Keywords: ICT; Citizens Participation; Good Governance; Local Governance; Democratic Governance and Development
Summary/Abstract: The study looks at citizen participation through the lens of information and communication technology. The questionnaire was administered using a mixed approach method on local council ICT officers, registered voters, local non-governmental community and youth leaders, and key informant interviews with officers of ICT organisations. For the quantitative design, a questionnaire was given to 418 respondents, and 18 essential informants were purposefully interviewed. The data were analysed with SPSS; tables were used for correlation co-efficient analysis, and content analysis presented the interview responses. ICT and public participation in municipal governance had a positive correlation of +0.629, according to the findings. The study finds that ICT tools will improve local governance in rural areas for long-term democratic good governance and development.
Journal: Studia Politica Slovaca
- Issue Year: XV/2022
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 34-49
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English