Digital Democracy

Digital Democracy is a concept introduced since the beginning of computer sciences, technology being the one aspect of development that was believed to connect individuals in manners never seen since the beginnings of society. There are three main pillars affected by the digitalization of the 21 st century: citizen’s representation, governance, and the activism and implication of individuals. The best examples for good relationships between the state and individuals due to digitalization are the new methods in which you can pass some of the bureaucracy in any institutions, the transparency of the political and legislative decisions and the upscale in citizen’s implication and participation. In pursuing of a more direct form of democracy the representation of citizens in their elected political parties is elemental. On this note, political leaders find it easier now to understand the needs of their electorate, mainly through their party members that have a more direct way of addressing issues now.

What are the limits of digitalization regarding a more direct democracy? What are the issues facing digital democracy? How can the decision-making process be improved by a larger implication and contribution of the citizens? What are the means to assure a better representation of citizens at all levels?

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