A proposal for algorithmic democracy, an electronic system that is a hybrid of traditional direct and representative democratic systems. Please send feedback at http://www.democracygps.org.
A proposal for algorithmic democracy, an electronic system that is a hybrid of traditional direct and representative democratic systems. Please send feedback at http://www.democracygps.org
A proposal for algorithmic democracy, an electronic system that is a hybrid of traditional direct and representative democratic systems. Please send feedback at http://www.democracygps.org
A proposal for algorithmic democracy, an electronic system that is a hybrid of traditional direct and representative democratic systems. Please send feedback at http://www.democracygps.org
The document discusses institutional capital, which refers to the systems, organizations, and institutions that allow society to function effectively. It includes governance institutions, legal systems, security forces, regulations, banks and corporations, schools, and more. The document notes that while these systems are costly, they provide important services. It argues that improving metrics and accountability could increase efficiency and effectiveness in the public sector. The author seeks feedback to further develop the concept of institutional capital and its role in a comprehensive accounting framework.
BigDataCloud Sept 8 2011 meetup - Big Data Analytics for Health by Charles Ka...BigDataCloud
The document summarizes a presentation about the HPCC Platform, an open-source big data analytics platform. It discusses who uses the platform, what it can do, examples of fraud detection proofs-of-concept using the platform, and how to get started with the platform.
Young Kwan Cho is a PhD candidate in analytical chemistry at UMASS Lowell. His research focuses on physical chemistry, electrochemical analysis, and applied Raman spectroscopy. He has a MS in physical chemistry from Soongsil University in Korea and a BS in chemistry also from Soongsil University. He has worked as a research assistant and teaching assistant during his graduate studies. He has published 4 papers and presented posters at several conferences. He has received scholarships and awards for his academic excellence.
A proposal for algorithmic democracy, an electronic system that is a hybrid of traditional direct and representative democratic systems. Please send feedback at http://www.democracygps.org
A proposal for algorithmic democracy, an electronic system that is a hybrid of traditional direct and representative democratic systems. Please send feedback at http://www.democracygps.org
A proposal for algorithmic democracy, an electronic system that is a hybrid of traditional direct and representative democratic systems. Please send feedback at http://www.democracygps.org
The document discusses institutional capital, which refers to the systems, organizations, and institutions that allow society to function effectively. It includes governance institutions, legal systems, security forces, regulations, banks and corporations, schools, and more. The document notes that while these systems are costly, they provide important services. It argues that improving metrics and accountability could increase efficiency and effectiveness in the public sector. The author seeks feedback to further develop the concept of institutional capital and its role in a comprehensive accounting framework.
BigDataCloud Sept 8 2011 meetup - Big Data Analytics for Health by Charles Ka...BigDataCloud
The document summarizes a presentation about the HPCC Platform, an open-source big data analytics platform. It discusses who uses the platform, what it can do, examples of fraud detection proofs-of-concept using the platform, and how to get started with the platform.
Young Kwan Cho is a PhD candidate in analytical chemistry at UMASS Lowell. His research focuses on physical chemistry, electrochemical analysis, and applied Raman spectroscopy. He has a MS in physical chemistry from Soongsil University in Korea and a BS in chemistry also from Soongsil University. He has worked as a research assistant and teaching assistant during his graduate studies. He has published 4 papers and presented posters at several conferences. He has received scholarships and awards for his academic excellence.
Este documento proporciona instrucciones para analizar un poema seleccionado. Los estudiantes deben buscar un poema, recitarlo en grupo y decidir cuál analizar. Luego deben investigar al autor y observar otros poemas suyos. El análisis incluye resumir el poema, identificar la rima y tipo, medir sílabas y versos, y buscar ejemplos de palabras y pronombres. Finalmente, deben presentar sus hallazgos y recitar el poema.
Este documento clasifica los diferentes tipos de números reales, incluyendo números naturales, enteros, primos, compuestos, racionales e irracionales. Los números naturales son los números 0, 1, 2, 3, etc., mientras que los enteros incluyen también los números negativos. Los números racionales son aquellos que pueden expresarse como fracciones de números enteros, e incluyen al cero.
A group of students propose a psychological thriller film called "Scenario" that will be filmed at Castlefield House. The plot involves a woman who gets into a fight with her boyfriend and he leaves, after which she begins experiencing strange and frightening events in her empty home. It is revealed that her ex-boyfriend and current boyfriend have been plotting together to murder her. The film aims to explore themes of lust, desire, love, paranoia and obsession through its young characters and shocking plot twist ending.
O documento resume 10 mitos e 10 verdades comuns sobre o ateísmo. Entre os mitos refutados estão a ideia de que ateus acreditam que a vida não tem sentido ou que tudo surgiu por acaso. Entre as verdades estão o fato de que o envolvimento com a ciência tende a corroer a fé religiosa e que ateus podem ter experiências espirituais sem fazer afirmações infundadas sobre a natureza da realidade. O documento defende que a moralidade não vem das religiões.
Este documento describe tres herramientas educativas basadas en la web: la WebQuest, la WebLesson y los blogs. La WebQuest es una actividad guiada que utiliza recursos de Internet para promover habilidades cognitivas superiores y trabajo cooperativo. La WebLesson plantea un problema o situación que los estudiantes deben resolver mediante tareas que fomentan un aprendizaje significativo e integrado al currículo. Los blogs son sitios web actualizados periódicamente donde un autor publica artículos de forma cronológica y mantiene la libertad de
The Hywel Dda Health Board implemented water efficiency projects at several of its hospitals, including West Wales General Hospital, to reduce water and energy usage and costs. Flow regulating devices were installed on 482 taps and showers at West Wales General Hospital, reducing water usage by 8,100 cubic meters per year and saving £21,460 annually. These projects help lower costs, decrease the health board's environmental impact, and create payback periods of less than one year.
This document summarizes a presentation on sustainability and green engineering benefits for urban areas in Jamaica. The presentation covered various topics related to sustainability including life cycle modeling, green engineering principles, local research on indoor environmental quality, thermal comfort, recommendations for green/sustainable office building design, and conclusions about understanding microclimates and reducing urban heat island effects. The presentation provided an overview of concepts related to sustainable engineering design and development.
Madasu Bhanu Teja is seeking a position in software development with his skills in programming languages like C, C++, Java, and web technologies like HTML, PHP. He has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering with over 70% marks and has completed internships developing multi-level marketing and energy meter reading software. His technical skills also include Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and he has done projects in online examination systems. He is confident, motivated to learn, and has strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
El documento resume los temas clave sobre el aborto, incluyendo las definiciones, razones por las que ocurre, tipos de aborto y aspectos legales. También incluye una carta ficticia de un niño a su madre donde explica que no pueden mantener al bebé en ese momento debido a que sus padres se enojarían y no podrían terminar sus estudios. Finalmente, proporciona enlaces a sitios web sobre el tema.
- Mark Darren Gale is a professional qualified mechanical technician with over 20 years of experience in the oil, gas, and power generation industries as both a technician and supervisor.
- He is currently employed as a rotating equipment supervisor for Maersk Oil offshore Qatar and is looking for a new opportunity to further develop his career.
- His experience includes working on offshore oil rigs and gas platforms, in onshore oil refineries, gas plants, and power plants worldwide.
Este documento trata sobre varios temas relacionados con la bioética como la eutanasia, el suicidio y el aborto. Explica las características de la bioética como la aceptación de diferentes puntos de vista y el enfoque en la convivencia humana. También define diferentes tipos de eutanasia y suicidio e incluye estadísticas y enlaces a videos sobre estos temas.
El documento habla sobre el apalancamiento operativo y el riesgo operativo de una empresa. Explica que el apalancamiento operativo permite usar los costos fijos de operación de manera eficiente y maximizar el efecto de las variaciones en las ventas sobre las utilidades. También analiza cómo calcular el grado de apalancamiento operativo y determinar si este es positivo o negativo para la empresa basado en el punto de equilibrio entre ingresos y costos variables versus costos fijos.
Buổi đào tạo được tổ chức bởi ESC Việt Nam tại HN vào ngày 26/10/2016 dưới sự dẫn dắt của anh Nguyễn Mạnh Linh - Chuyên viên tổ chức sự kiện công ty Vietnam Esports.
El documento describe estrategias de distribución, incluyendo intermediarios, canales de distribución y factores que influyen en la selección de canales. Explica que la distribución involucra transferir la propiedad de un producto desde el fabricante hasta el consumidor a través de intermediarios y canales. También cubre conceptos como agentes de ventas, almacenamiento, transporte y financiamiento a través de canales.
Este documento descreve várias dinâmicas de grupo, incluindo trocar sapatos com outros participantes para entender perspectivas diferentes, formar uma "teia da amizade" através de apresentações em grupo, e imaginar a si mesmo daqui a dez anos para discutir metas de vida.
Plano de Ensino Comunicação Digital em PPPri Guimaraes
Este documento apresenta o conteúdo programático de uma disciplina de Comunicação Digital em Publicidade e Propaganda. O curso abordará as ferramentas e práticas da comunicação digital de forma crítica, analisando suas questões sociais e culturais. As aulas incluirão seminários, tarefas práticas e avaliações como safáris digitais e trabalhos sobre big data e transmídia storytelling.
We are working to develop a nonpartisan electronic democracy system than combines regular polling, voter education and voter chosen delegates to hold our representatives more accountable and to make our government more responsive. Please send feedback at http://democracygps.org.
The document discusses challenges around civic discourse and decision making given changes in media. It proposes potential technology solutions like leveraging existing government touchpoints, introducing a closed-loop framework for civic input, and incentivizing participation. The framework would involve citizens providing input that is compiled and analyzed, then presented to an expert panel and government. Recommendations include engaging journalists, making public data open, and testing approaches with state and local governments.
Impacts of Open Data Standards on Transparency Tools - Khairil Yusof (Sinar P...mysociety
This was presented by Khairil Yusof (Sinar Project) and Soe Lin Htoot (Myanmar Fifth Estate), at the Impacts of Civic Technology Conference (TICTeC@Taipei) in Taipei on 12th September 2017. You can find out more information about the conference here: http://civictechfest.org/agenda
Abstract:
Most Open Data initiatives assume the provision of data by governments which will then be picked up and used by a variety of sectors for the good of all.
But for countries with opaque governments, or whose NGOs lack technical capacity, the promises of Open Data will fall far short of the reality.
This active research shows how adopting Open Data standards for government data helps civil society organizations collaborate in building usable Open Data sets for transparency, governance — and tools that increase participation by citizens.
And for those in places where government do not reliably release Open Data, discover how to source unstructured data by other means. Finally, Khairil discusses the contrasting impacts and uses of this approach in the two different environments of Malaysia and Myanmar.
Este documento proporciona instrucciones para analizar un poema seleccionado. Los estudiantes deben buscar un poema, recitarlo en grupo y decidir cuál analizar. Luego deben investigar al autor y observar otros poemas suyos. El análisis incluye resumir el poema, identificar la rima y tipo, medir sílabas y versos, y buscar ejemplos de palabras y pronombres. Finalmente, deben presentar sus hallazgos y recitar el poema.
Este documento clasifica los diferentes tipos de números reales, incluyendo números naturales, enteros, primos, compuestos, racionales e irracionales. Los números naturales son los números 0, 1, 2, 3, etc., mientras que los enteros incluyen también los números negativos. Los números racionales son aquellos que pueden expresarse como fracciones de números enteros, e incluyen al cero.
A group of students propose a psychological thriller film called "Scenario" that will be filmed at Castlefield House. The plot involves a woman who gets into a fight with her boyfriend and he leaves, after which she begins experiencing strange and frightening events in her empty home. It is revealed that her ex-boyfriend and current boyfriend have been plotting together to murder her. The film aims to explore themes of lust, desire, love, paranoia and obsession through its young characters and shocking plot twist ending.
O documento resume 10 mitos e 10 verdades comuns sobre o ateísmo. Entre os mitos refutados estão a ideia de que ateus acreditam que a vida não tem sentido ou que tudo surgiu por acaso. Entre as verdades estão o fato de que o envolvimento com a ciência tende a corroer a fé religiosa e que ateus podem ter experiências espirituais sem fazer afirmações infundadas sobre a natureza da realidade. O documento defende que a moralidade não vem das religiões.
Este documento describe tres herramientas educativas basadas en la web: la WebQuest, la WebLesson y los blogs. La WebQuest es una actividad guiada que utiliza recursos de Internet para promover habilidades cognitivas superiores y trabajo cooperativo. La WebLesson plantea un problema o situación que los estudiantes deben resolver mediante tareas que fomentan un aprendizaje significativo e integrado al currículo. Los blogs son sitios web actualizados periódicamente donde un autor publica artículos de forma cronológica y mantiene la libertad de
The Hywel Dda Health Board implemented water efficiency projects at several of its hospitals, including West Wales General Hospital, to reduce water and energy usage and costs. Flow regulating devices were installed on 482 taps and showers at West Wales General Hospital, reducing water usage by 8,100 cubic meters per year and saving £21,460 annually. These projects help lower costs, decrease the health board's environmental impact, and create payback periods of less than one year.
This document summarizes a presentation on sustainability and green engineering benefits for urban areas in Jamaica. The presentation covered various topics related to sustainability including life cycle modeling, green engineering principles, local research on indoor environmental quality, thermal comfort, recommendations for green/sustainable office building design, and conclusions about understanding microclimates and reducing urban heat island effects. The presentation provided an overview of concepts related to sustainable engineering design and development.
Madasu Bhanu Teja is seeking a position in software development with his skills in programming languages like C, C++, Java, and web technologies like HTML, PHP. He has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering with over 70% marks and has completed internships developing multi-level marketing and energy meter reading software. His technical skills also include Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and he has done projects in online examination systems. He is confident, motivated to learn, and has strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
El documento resume los temas clave sobre el aborto, incluyendo las definiciones, razones por las que ocurre, tipos de aborto y aspectos legales. También incluye una carta ficticia de un niño a su madre donde explica que no pueden mantener al bebé en ese momento debido a que sus padres se enojarían y no podrían terminar sus estudios. Finalmente, proporciona enlaces a sitios web sobre el tema.
- Mark Darren Gale is a professional qualified mechanical technician with over 20 years of experience in the oil, gas, and power generation industries as both a technician and supervisor.
- He is currently employed as a rotating equipment supervisor for Maersk Oil offshore Qatar and is looking for a new opportunity to further develop his career.
- His experience includes working on offshore oil rigs and gas platforms, in onshore oil refineries, gas plants, and power plants worldwide.
Este documento trata sobre varios temas relacionados con la bioética como la eutanasia, el suicidio y el aborto. Explica las características de la bioética como la aceptación de diferentes puntos de vista y el enfoque en la convivencia humana. También define diferentes tipos de eutanasia y suicidio e incluye estadísticas y enlaces a videos sobre estos temas.
El documento habla sobre el apalancamiento operativo y el riesgo operativo de una empresa. Explica que el apalancamiento operativo permite usar los costos fijos de operación de manera eficiente y maximizar el efecto de las variaciones en las ventas sobre las utilidades. También analiza cómo calcular el grado de apalancamiento operativo y determinar si este es positivo o negativo para la empresa basado en el punto de equilibrio entre ingresos y costos variables versus costos fijos.
Buổi đào tạo được tổ chức bởi ESC Việt Nam tại HN vào ngày 26/10/2016 dưới sự dẫn dắt của anh Nguyễn Mạnh Linh - Chuyên viên tổ chức sự kiện công ty Vietnam Esports.
El documento describe estrategias de distribución, incluyendo intermediarios, canales de distribución y factores que influyen en la selección de canales. Explica que la distribución involucra transferir la propiedad de un producto desde el fabricante hasta el consumidor a través de intermediarios y canales. También cubre conceptos como agentes de ventas, almacenamiento, transporte y financiamiento a través de canales.
Este documento descreve várias dinâmicas de grupo, incluindo trocar sapatos com outros participantes para entender perspectivas diferentes, formar uma "teia da amizade" através de apresentações em grupo, e imaginar a si mesmo daqui a dez anos para discutir metas de vida.
Plano de Ensino Comunicação Digital em PPPri Guimaraes
Este documento apresenta o conteúdo programático de uma disciplina de Comunicação Digital em Publicidade e Propaganda. O curso abordará as ferramentas e práticas da comunicação digital de forma crítica, analisando suas questões sociais e culturais. As aulas incluirão seminários, tarefas práticas e avaliações como safáris digitais e trabalhos sobre big data e transmídia storytelling.
We are working to develop a nonpartisan electronic democracy system than combines regular polling, voter education and voter chosen delegates to hold our representatives more accountable and to make our government more responsive. Please send feedback at http://democracygps.org.
The document discusses challenges around civic discourse and decision making given changes in media. It proposes potential technology solutions like leveraging existing government touchpoints, introducing a closed-loop framework for civic input, and incentivizing participation. The framework would involve citizens providing input that is compiled and analyzed, then presented to an expert panel and government. Recommendations include engaging journalists, making public data open, and testing approaches with state and local governments.
Impacts of Open Data Standards on Transparency Tools - Khairil Yusof (Sinar P...mysociety
This was presented by Khairil Yusof (Sinar Project) and Soe Lin Htoot (Myanmar Fifth Estate), at the Impacts of Civic Technology Conference (TICTeC@Taipei) in Taipei on 12th September 2017. You can find out more information about the conference here: http://civictechfest.org/agenda
Abstract:
Most Open Data initiatives assume the provision of data by governments which will then be picked up and used by a variety of sectors for the good of all.
But for countries with opaque governments, or whose NGOs lack technical capacity, the promises of Open Data will fall far short of the reality.
This active research shows how adopting Open Data standards for government data helps civil society organizations collaborate in building usable Open Data sets for transparency, governance — and tools that increase participation by citizens.
And for those in places where government do not reliably release Open Data, discover how to source unstructured data by other means. Finally, Khairil discusses the contrasting impacts and uses of this approach in the two different environments of Malaysia and Myanmar.
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The document outlines a persuasive speech arguing that electronic voting machines (e-voting) should not be used. The speech discusses how e-voting machines are flawed and vulnerable due to lack of accuracy, errors, and the possibility of hacking. It notes several past examples where votes were lost or wrongly assigned due to technical issues or programming errors with voting machines. The speech proposes raising awareness of these issues and putting pressure on representatives as solutions, and hopes that improved security and paper ballots will be implemented to ensure voters' voices are accurately represented.
The document discusses establishing principles and processes for redistricting in Minnesota that promote fairness, transparency, and public input. It recommends the redistricting process be independent and nonpartisan, maps and data be made public, and multiple opportunities for public comment be provided. Key principles include fairness, transparency, and citizen input. Challenges with the current partisan process and public distrust are also noted.
We’ve learned a lot about how to invite everyone into the design process and what happens when we introduce design workshops, usability testing, field observations and other UX/IA/UCD approaches in projects to change how voter registration works? Turns out that it’s possible to bring government lawyers, rights advocates, and government agency staff together to solve the tough problems of implementing a new law.
This session will look at how to not only manage a complex and diverse group of stakeholders, but get them engaged as active partners in the design work of getting the user experience right, through a case study of work in several states in the U.S. that are changing how voter registration works.
The new approach, called “automatic voter registration” turns one of the basic elements in the service design of elections on its head, changing it from a registration process that puts the burden on the voter to incorporating voter registration into other routine transactions. The concept is simple, but the details matter because mistakes can disenfranchise voters or even expose them to legal jeopardy.
Presentation at the IA Summit 2018
Since the 2016 election, there has been a trend in public opinion and polling to diversify methodology beyond phone to a more hybrid approach that can include many different survey modes. Online surveys can be a crucial competent of any new approach.
Check out the deck from our webinar, The New Age of Polling, to learn more about the importance of online polling, and how the sample that drives online surveys matters.
The document summarizes a civic tech project in St. Louis called CivTech St. Louis and their creation of YourSTLCourts, a website and text tool that provides residents information about tickets from multiple municipal courts in one interface. It describes how the project was launched to address issues raised in the Ferguson Commission report around disparities in warrants and summons. The tool pulls real-time court data to help residents search for ticket information and receive text reminders. The summary discusses partnerships formed with local organizations and challenges overcome working with multiple government partners and technology systems.
Blockchain-based Secure, Reliable, and Distributed Voting System for Decision...Indika Sirimanna
This document proposes a blockchain-based secure and distributed voting system for decision making on government policies and projects in Sri Lanka. It discusses how blockchain technology can increase transparency, security, and efficiency in the voting process. Specifically, it presents a system where Grama Sewa (village) officers in Sri Lanka's 14020 regions can securely cast anonymous votes on projects using their mobile devices and blockchain. The votes would be recorded on a distributed ledger to prevent tampering and determine the final decision. The system aims to better incorporate citizen opinions and ensure accountability in government decision making.
Traditional direct democracy systems have problems like high signature thresholds that only the rich can access, too many initiatives on ballots, and voters being confused by spin. A citizens' assembly can address these issues by selecting a small number of initiatives for referendum after review and debate. Unlike politicians, citizens' assemblies are highly trusted by voters, making them ideal for leading informative debates prior to votes. A citizens' assembly-enhanced direct democracy could improve laws and voter knowledge through its process.
The document describes The RSG C.E.N.T Service, a tip management service designed for law enforcement agencies to collect anonymous tips from citizens. It has processed over 3 million tips over 16 years, clearing over 300,000 cases and recovering $3.3 billion in assets. The service allows citizens to submit tips through a web form and allows law enforcement to search, share, and track tips. It aims to increase community engagement to prevent crimes and solve more cases.
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This document proposes an online voting system that utilizes blockchain technology and machine learning to securely and anonymously store votes. The system aims to address issues with traditional voting methods like inefficiency, costs, and security/anonymity concerns. It would reduce costs and human resources while ensuring integrity and accuracy. A group of students outlines building a web application using blockchain to securely record votes and machine learning for security features like verifying voters. They discuss objectives like scalability, privacy, anonymity and verifiability. Literature on similar systems is reviewed covering solutions like avoiding human errors in tallying and protecting anonymity. The proposed system's workflow, technologies, UI screens and potential applications are described to conclude the potential for online democratic decisions.
This paper examines difficulties faced by government projects aimed at fostering citizens' political participation online. It analyzes tools on the Brazilian Presidency and House of Representatives websites, finding they employ digital tools differently. The Presidency site focuses on providing information, while participation tools encourage little involvement in public policy. The paper explores how constraints of e-participation like access, information quality, and commercial bias influence these initiatives. It argues participation requires more than online resources, as civic culture and willingness are key to political engagement.
IRJET- Securing Voting System using Blockchain and Fingerprint VerificationIRJET Journal
This document discusses using blockchain technology and fingerprint verification to secure online voting systems. It proposes a system where each voter is issued a digital wallet on the blockchain to cast one vote. Fingerprint verification would authenticate the voter's identity. The document reviews related work on e-voting and blockchain, discusses issues with current voting systems like potential for fraud, and proposes that a blockchain-based system could address weaknesses by providing transparency, anonymity, and robust verification of votes.
This document summarizes a research paper on applying a human rights framework to online disinformation and political discourse. The paper examines how online campaign techniques like disinformation, exploiting social media algorithms, and microtargeting based on personal data are distorting democratic processes. It argues that international human rights law provides a framework to balance responses to these issues with protections for civil liberties. The paper analyzes how rights to privacy, expression, and participation in public affairs relate to state and platform regulation of online political content and personal data use. It recommends changes like ensuring user consent for data use, more transparency around content policies and targeting, and considering users' rights to privacy and autonomy in platform designs.
The document summarizes the work of an organization collaborating with economists, experts, and stakeholders in Bangladesh to identify and prioritize policy solutions to challenges facing the country. It outlines a process of gathering ideas through roundtables, conducting research on solutions, getting input from various groups, and advocating the results. The rest of the document lists over 100 specific policy ideas within the area of governance and institutions that were identified.
The US elections are scheduled in November, and every candidate is working on full throttle to promote their candidature. While there is so much buzz about the elections, but at the same time, one question that still hounds many voters is whether their vote is going to the right candidate or not. Besides, ensuring seamless voting is also a matter of concern. Can technology help in this? Well, this blog will focus on this aspect. Here we will be highlighting the latest news on USPS filing the patent of Blockchain voting in the US
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
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Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
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2. Chris Krenn <www.democracygps.org> 10/28/16
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Voters are frustrated, but have not
yet given up
>70% polled say “they disapprove of how Congress
is handling its job” and 65% described it as the
"worst Congress of their lifetime"
[pollingreport.com, 2016;
CNN, 2014]
Voting rates have not
changed significantly over
the last 60+ years
[fairvote.com, 2016;
electproject.org, 2014]
Slight increase in 2016 over
2008 is possible [Brookings, 2016]
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• Everyone age 10 and up regularly completes a survey
of their political views, legislative goals, and positions
on current issues
• Everyone chooses decision-making delegates for
national, state, and local issues
• Algorithms dynamically monitor agreement between
users and their delegates
• Algorithms predict voter support for current legislation
• Algorithms produce outlines of new legislation with
support of broad majorities
Imagine a world where…
Can algorithmic democracy relieve the frustration?
5. Chris Krenn <www.democracygps.org> 10/28/16
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Data from a Chinese deliberative budget poll (Fishkin, 2010)
167 voters, 3337 votes,
30 projects, 30% funding
available, & many
millions of funding
options
With unequal project
costs, optimization
usually increases
satisfaction(~30%)
over simpler methods
Proof of Principle: Computer optimized
budget allocation can satisfy more voters
6. Chris Krenn <www.democracygps.org> 10/28/16
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Possible issues for discussion and consensus:
• Government transparency, electronic voting, drug
policy, or others
Development steps:
• Step 1: 12 beta users in 3 groups
• Step 2: 100 students on 10 university campuses
• Step 3: city or state initiative
Extend prototype code and
test with real political issues
Algorithm and interface development
Following computer security best
practices will be vital to our success
7. Chris Krenn <www.democracygps.org> 10/28/16
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Traditional direct democracy demands too much
time and attention from the voter and doesn’t scale
Algorithmic democracy features could be added to
current web platforms like Brigade, Countable, or
Whatsgoodly.
• “LiquidFeedback” and Deliberative Democracy methods
should be part of our solution
Algorithmic democracy implementations
complements Nation Builder and moves beyond
“We the people”
Possible unknown systems in development?
I am not aware of credible
alternatives
8. Chris Krenn <www.democracygps.org> 10/28/16
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It will be a tool to document differences between the
voters’ will and government actions
It will enable better laws to be proposed and passed
It will pressure members of government to support
the interests of all of their constituents
Specific benefits could include minimum wage
changes, immigration and education reform, &
better community/police relations.
Hosting platforms would benefit from a larger user
bases and associated revenue opportunities
Algorithmic democracy will benefit the
user, government, society, and investors
So what?
9. Chris Krenn <www.democracygps.org> 10/28/16
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Algorithmic democracy will enable compromise,
influence elections, and should lead to better
laws and less waste
Government is too big and important
to be left to the politicians [C. Bowles]
I am an engineer, and I want to help
10. Chris Krenn <www.democracygps.org> 10/28/16
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What do you think of the idea?
• Would you consider using a future “Algorithmic Democracy”
system?
• Why or why not?
Have you heard of or used Brigade or Countable?
What questions should I be asking?
What should I read?
Who should I talk to next?
Questions
12. Chris Krenn <www.democracygps.org> 10/28/16
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Needs to be constrained by budget and by law
Needs to be robust to activists from the far left
and right, protect minorities, manage privacy
concerns, and maintain “one citizen one vote”
• Apply demographic weighting
• Learn from professional pollsters, Alaska, and Estonia
Needs broad participation
Appendix: an algorithmic democracy
system will face many challenges
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Editor's Notes
Thank you for being willing to meet with me today. I’d like to talk to you about a vision of a future for democracy that I believe will overcome frustrations with the overwhelming influence of money in politics and with how little our individual actions seem to affect government policies. My vision is a electronic hybrid between direct and representative democracy. You will be able to vote on what you want, as often as you want, but you can also delegate your voting on an issue by issue or vote by vote basis as well as change your choice of delegates as often as desired. I have 10 slides, including this one, describing this vision and an implementation plan in more detail, and I’d like to walk through them and to ask your feedback. Please also feel free to ask questions along the way.
Note to reader:
I apologize for the redundant text in slides and notes, but on some slides, I believe that the script does add some value.
Currently, US voters are frustrated, but they have not given up. Consistently, more than 70% of those polled say that they disapprove of how Congress is handling its job, and, in 2014, 65% described it as the worst Congress of their lifetime. Yet voting rates have not changed significantly over the last 60 plus years. Since 1948, presidential turnout has been, on average a little less than 60% and mid-term turnout a bit more than 40%. Current predictions suggest that turnout for 2016 could be slightly larger than 2008.
Notes:
57.95714286 41.31363636 (averages)
Can algorithmic democracy relieve the frustration? I believe that it can be a very important part of the solution. Imagine, if you will, a world where every citizen age 10 and up regularly completes a survey of their political views, legislative goals and positions on current issues. Every citizen chooses decision-making delegates for national, state and local issues; algorithms dynamically monitor agreement between users and their delegates; algorithms predict voter support for current legislation, and algorithms produce outlines of new legislation with support of broad majorities.
I believe that algorithmic democracy is the future. This is not representative democracy, which is currently failing with populations of 300 million people. It is also not direct democracy. Even the smallest conceivable national government is much too complicated to put everything to a direct vote. An algorithmic democracy interface could look something like this: a summary of a user’s political views, legislative goals, a list of representative delegates for various issues, opinions on current issues of concern, and a list of predicted positions.
As proof of principle, I developed a simple program that uses user preferences, combined with random voter response to optimize budget allocations for the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Budget. In some cases, funding the most popular projects makes sense, but because of variable project cost and a fixed budget, sometimes other funding solutions will, by many metrics, satisfy more voters than other options.
Notes:
This particular implementation is a version of the well known “backpack” problem and can be solved quickly with linear programming methods. Other formulations of the problem are easy to solve using parallel computing methods.
So, how do we move closer to this vision? Before we fly, we need to crawl, walk and run. I believe that significant progress requires only some time and some collaborators for algorithm and interface development and to extend existing prototype code and to test with real political issues. My strategy is to start small with 12 beta users in 3 groups working towards group consensus on topics such as government transparency, electronic voting, drug policy, or others. Next, I would work with 100 plus students on 10 university campuses. Finally, I would transition to a city or state initiative.
I am not aware of current credible alternatives to this proposal. Traditional direct democracy demands too much time and attention from the voter and doesn’t scale. Algorithmic democracy features could be added to current web platforms like Brigade, Countable, or Whatsgoodly, and I believe that Liquid Feedback and Deliberative Democracy methods should be part of any algorithmic democracy implementation. Algorithmic democracy implementations complement Nation Builder and move beyond “We the people”. And, I may still be unaware of unknown systems in development.
Notes:
Nation Builder allows affiliated special interest groups to work together.
We The People is a White House run petitioning system.
Last, but not least… So what? Why should I care? This proposal will benefit the user, government, society, and any investors in the project. It will be a tool to document differences between the voter’s will and government actions. It will enable better laws to be proposed and passed. It will pressure members of government to support the interests of all of their constituents. Specific benefits could include minimum wage changes, immigration and education reform and better community/police relations. And, last, but not least, any hosting platform would benefit from a larger user base and associated revenue opportunities.
To wrap up, in agreement with the economist Chester Bowles, I believe that government is too big and important to be left to the politicians.
Algorithmic democracy will enable compromise, influence elections, and should lead to better laws and less waste
And, I am an engineer, and I want to help.
I don’t think that this process will be easy, and an algorithmic democracy system will face many challenges.
The system needs to be constrained by budget and by law.
The system needs to be robust to activists from the far left and right sides of the political aisle, to protect minorities, to manage privacy concerns, and to maintain the principle of “one citizen one vote”. This will be tricky, and will be an evolving process. In the short-term, we can apply statistical weighting using correlations with public opinion polling; we should certainly learn as much as possible from professional pollsters; and in the longer-term, U.S. might even see the value of a online voting systems like they have in Alaska and Estonia.
And, it needs broad participation. One possible marketing tagline: “Does Barbara Lee always speak for you? If not, then speak for yourself today!”
Notes:
Try to recruit early participation from across the political spectrum.
Other issues: management of the project, mobile and web design, revenue, privacy, partners, marketing, algorithm development.