Some Reflections on Local Public Engagement Platforms as a New Universal and Democratic Vaccine
Some Reflections on Local Public Engagement Platforms as a New Universal and Democratic Vaccine

Author(s): Raluca Onufreiciuc
Subject(s): Public Administration
Published by: Societatea de Stiinte Juridice si Administrative
Keywords: civic engagement; online platforms; public participation; local governance; transparency; technology;
Summary/Abstract: In an international context of serious low trust between citizens and governments, the role of participatory platforms becomes crucial in the following years. Citizens consultation and participation in decision making processes especially at the local level must have a constant character and transform into a good practice providing new improved tools of two-way interactions. In the article we explore and analyze the use of these platforms and other practices for local innovation in the European Union and US, underlining their main goal and activities which need to be implemented.

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