All new GOP.gov - Keeping up to the pace of openness

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

A while ago the possibilities of Change.gov were discussed on this weblog and right at noon on January 20th the new White House website was launched. Both websites show a spirit of openness and the goal of the new US administration to get citizens more involved into the political process. ...

Australia 2020: Broadbased consultation on the future

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

To consult the Australian public, strengthen the participatory process and outcome Kevin Rudd (Australian Prime Minister) announced in February 2008 an Australia 2020 Summit to help shape a long term strategy for the nation’s future – a strategy requiring long-term commitment and responses beyond the usual electoral cycle. In this ...