This book highlights policy lessons in using ICTs to provide information, opportunities for consultation and public participation in policy-making. It includes

At last, a right up-to-the-minute volume on a topic of huge national and international importance. As governments around the world battle voter apathy, the need

This book examines the key issues for consideration when evaluating information, consultation and public participation.

This volume critically explores the contentions in the emerging debate surrounding new media technologies and the extent to which they are challenging tradition