[LINK] Government 2.0 and Onwards

[Steven Clark]

Hi Stephen and LINKers (I'm not on the other two lists)

I've stripped out the extraneous codes to make this more readable ^_^

stephen at melbpc.org.au wrote:
>  Here's a *significant* new free e-book .. "a stellar cast of
>  thinkers"
>
>  http://21gov.net/wp-content/uploads/e-book.pdf
>
>
>  'State of the eUnion: Government 2.0 and Onwards'
>
>  Edited by John Gøtze & Christian Bering Pedersen. Foreword by Don
>  Tapscott ..
>
>
>  In the traditional form of democracy enjoyed by previous generations,
>  citizens listened to speeches, debates and television ads. They gave
>  money and voted. But when it came to having input into policy and
>  real decisions, they were relegated to the sidelines.
>
>  The Internet enables a new model of democracy – one appropriate for
>  The Net Generation.
>
>  Having grown up digital, the Net Generation expect to collaborate
>  with everyone including politicians.
>
>  They want to be involved directly: to interact with them, contribute
>  ideas and scrutinize their actions, not just during elections, but as
>  they govern.
>
>  And they will insist on integrity from politicians; they will know
>  very quickly if a politician says one thing and does another.
>
>  Barack Obama understood this and enabled citizens, largely youth, to
>  organize a social movement that brought him to power. Now he’s
>  embracing these same principles to change the way government operates
>  and engages its citizens.
>
>  Ultimately this promises to change the nature of democracy and the
>  relationship between citizens and the state – for the better.
>
>  The first wave of democracy established elected and accountable
>  institutions of governance, but with a weak public mandate and an
>  inert citizenry. The second wave is being characterized by strong
>  representation and a new culture of public deliberation built on
>  active citizenship.
>
>  Call it Democracy 2.0.
>
>  All of this requires leadership. Which is why the book "State of the
>  eUnion" is so important and timely. John Gøtze and Christian Bering
>  Pedersen have assembled a stellar cast of thinkers and practitioners
>  who are pioneering the new possibilities for new paradigms in
>  government and governance.
>
>
>  Beginning with thoughtful definitional papers about Government 2.0,
>  the book explores the topic of "Open Government" which as much as any
>  topic is central to the new thinking.
>
>  It then delves into the issues of democratization and citizen
>  engagement with stimulating and satisfying contributions based on
>  real world experience.
>
>  Every government leader, every elected official and every government
>  employee should read this book and get involved in one of the most
>  exciting challenges of our times – transforming government for
>  effectiveness, relevance and success, enabled by a new medium of
>  communications and required for the emerging citizens of the 21st
>  century. The stakes are very high.
>
>  Don Tapscott Toronto, November 2009
>
>  --
>
>  Cheers, Stephen

-- 
Steven R Clark, BSc(Hons) LLB/LP(Hons) /Flinders/, MACS, Barrister and 
Solicitor
PhD Candidate, Centre for Regulation and Market Analysis
School of Commerce, City West Campus, University of South Australia

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