E-participation as the means to access and inclusion

The responsibility for successful governance rests equally with the government, the private sector and the citizenry. The concept of e-participation espouses the critical element by which inclusion is achieved. The e-participation index assesses ‘how relevant and useful the e-participation features of government websites around the world are; and how well are they deployed by the governments for promoting participatory decision making’. Even though a qualitative assessment, it is a useful tool in making broad assessment of the quality and relevancy of participatory services provided through e-government readiness initiatives.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions