Using technology to improve local accountability

Author: Localis & Votivation   |  

Localis and Votivation hosted a roundtable discussion focussing on how the internet and technology can be utilised to improve local accountability and to involve citizens in decision making

THEMES

How important is transparency and freedom of information for better decision making and stronger accountability?

What is the purpose of informing, engaging and involving residents in the work of a council?

What information do people want to see? How do they want their own suggestions and preferences to be considered?

What are the best ways of engaging residents to obtain 360degree ongoing input? How should councils respond to greater levels of feedback

What are the barriers to the use of technology and the internet in engaging residents?