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Critical factors in the institutionalization of e-participation in e-government in Europe: Technology or leadership?

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  • Stratu-Strelet, Doina
  • Gil-Gómez, Hermenegildo
  • Oltra-Badenes, Raúl
  • Oltra-Gutierrez, Juan Vicente

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This article examines citizen participation as a key factor for the sustainable development of democracy and public institutions. The purpose of this study is to offer a theoretical and empirical description of the status of civic engagement in e-participation in Europe. The article examines the necessary yet challenging goal of engaging citizens so that they participate in and improve our advanced society in a sustainable manner. Two research methods are used: a critical literature review and quantitative data analysis. The findings contribute to the development of civic engagement in public decision making.

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  • Stratu-Strelet, Doina & Gil-Gómez, Hermenegildo & Oltra-Badenes, Raúl & Oltra-Gutierrez, Juan Vicente, 2021. "Critical factors in the institutionalization of e-participation in e-government in Europe: Technology or leadership?," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 164(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:tefoso:v:164:y:2021:i:c:s0040162520313159
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2020.120489
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