[esocialaction] Conf - Local E-democracy Conference: Can e-democracy re-engage the public? - Leicester, UK - 23 Nov 2005

[Dearden, Andrew M]

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From:           	Scott Wright <SWright01 at dmu.ac.uk>


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:
claird at dmu.ac.uk
<mailto:claird at dmu.ac.uk> .   





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






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