e-Participation for Socially Disadvantaged People : Inclusion and diversity i...Chia Hua Lu
This document summarizes efforts to promote civic participation and inclusion in deliberations around social housing policy in Taipei, Taiwan. It outlines barriers to participation faced by disadvantaged groups and the general public. It also discusses barriers to communication within and between government agencies. Efforts to address these barriers included making meetings accessible through text transcripts, sign language interpretation, and online streaming. Mixed online and offline deliberation helped integrate participation. Ongoing communication and consensus building between stakeholders and government agencies was also important. Ultimately, fundamental changes are needed not just to tools but also administrative procedures and government routines to truly promote civic participation.
e-Participation for Socially Disadvantaged People : Inclusion and diversity i...Chia Hua Lu
This document summarizes efforts to promote civic participation and inclusion in deliberations around social housing policy in Taipei, Taiwan. It outlines barriers to participation faced by disadvantaged groups and the general public. It also discusses barriers to communication within and between government agencies. Efforts to address these barriers included making meetings accessible through text transcripts, sign language interpretation, and online streaming. Mixed online and offline deliberation helped integrate participation. Ongoing communication and consensus building between stakeholders and government agencies was also important. Ultimately, fundamental changes are needed not just to tools but also administrative procedures and government routines to truly promote civic participation.