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------- Forwarded message follows ------- From: Scott Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Can e-democracy re-engage the public? Wednesday 23rd November 2005, De Montfort University, Leicester Local authorities, encouraged by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, are experimenting with a range of electronic devices to enhance local democracy. But are these e-tools a solution to the problems facing local democracy, or a distraction from the real issues? The Local Governance Research Unit (LGRU) at De Montfort University would like to invite you to attend a one day conference: Can e-democracy re-engage the public? The conference will focus on the potential of, and limitations for, reinvigorating local political engagement through e-democracy. Topics include: the prospects for e-democracy; the barriers to its successful implementation; the development of radical political movements on the internet; and the role of online discussion forums in developing deliberation. (See programme for further details) The conference brings together cutting edge academics and policy makers. Speakers include: Prof. Stephen Coleman (Oxford Internet Institute), Dr. Lawrence Pratchett (LGRU, De Montfort), Dr. Jenny Pickerill (Leicester University), Dr. Scott Wright (LGRU, De Montfort), OLE_LINK1Ian Johnson (Department for Constitutional Affairs), Martin Vogel (BBC Action Network), Ross Ferguson (Hansard Society) and Isobel Harding (Local e-Democracy National Project). Attendance is free, but advanced registration is required. To confirm your participation, please contact Caroline Laird: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> . Programme 9.30 Registration/coffee 10.00 Introduction (Lawrence Pratchett) 10.10 Plenary Address Prof Stephen Coleman (Oxford Internet Institute): 'E-democracy and the question of power' 11.10 Coffee 11.30 e-Democracy under the microscope - contemporary research Dr Lawrence Pratchett (LGRU De Montfort): 'Does local government need (or want) e-democracy ?' Dr Jenny Pickerill (Leicester University): 'Radical politics on the net' Dr Scott Wright (LGRU, De Montfort) and Professor John Street (UEA): 'Democracy, deliberation and design: the case of online discussion forums' 13.00 Lunch 14.00 e-Democracy in action - policy roundtable Ian Johnson (Department for Constitutional Affairs) Martin Vogel (BBC Action Network) Ross Ferguson (Hansard Society) Isobel Harding (Local e-democracy National Project) 15.30 Close / Tea ------- End of forwarded message ------- ^ ^ ^ ^ Steven L. Clift - - - W: http://publicus.net Minneapolis - - - - E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minnesota - - - - - - T: +1.612.822.8667 USA - - - - Skype/MSN/Y!/AIM: netclift Join Democracies Online: http://dowire.org Start an Issues Forum: http://e-democracy.org/if *** Past Messages, to Subscribe: http://dowire.org *** *** To subscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** *** Message body: SUB DO-WIRE *** *** To UNSUBSCRIBE instead, write: UNSUB DO-WIRE *** *** Please send submissions to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** *** New RSS XML Feed Available: *** http://www.mail-archive.com/do-wire@lists.umn.edu/maillist.xml
