The document discusses online advocacy for a universal basic income (BI) in Slovenia. It notes that while some information on BI exists online through websites and pages, advocacy has been dispersed and online social networks have been underused. It argues that a more strategic approach is needed to build an active online community and public sphere in support of BI, including coordinated efforts and multimedia content. Specifically, it suggests focusing initial online efforts on generating public support for a upcoming European Citizens Initiative on BI.

1. International conference “Universal basic income: for new social contract in Europe”
Ljubljana, 12th October 2012
Basic income: Preaching and practising
on-line active citizenship in Slovenia
(presentation updated on 17th of October)
Simon Delakorda, M.Sc.
www.inepa.si / www.inepa.eu

2. Positions on internet based
democratic participation
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Cyber-optimists
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Cyber-pessimists
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Cyber-realists

3. On-line advocacy for Basic Income
in Slovenia

12. Reflection on BI on-line advocacy in
Slovenia
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Dispersed informational advocacy
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information / presentation web sub-pages
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BI “One stop shop” web portal?
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On-line social networks underused
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lack of a strong on-line community of supporters (Facebook
group, Twitter profile etc.)
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low level of interactivity and underdeveloped BI public sphere
on-line

13. What do we need?
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Strategic approach to active citizenship on-line
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Coordination and interoperation
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Creating supportive grass-roots on-line public
sphere / community around BI
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Multimedia content
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First goal ahead: Generating on-line public support
for European Citizens Initiative (ECI)

14. Possible options for BI ECI on-line
support in Slovenia

19. Conclusion
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Advancing from cyber-realism / pessimism to cyber-
optimism (ACTA case)
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On-line petitioning favoured by civil society in
Slovenia (opportunity for ECI on-line petitioning?)
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Elements of BI on-line advocacy already established
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Key challenge: How to advance BI advocacy on-
line?
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personnel, resources, strategies, EU level coordination etc.
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IMPORTANT: connecting on-line activities with
face-to-face action is still crucial!

21. THANK YOU!
simon.delakorda@inepa.si
P: +386 41 365 529
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