engageSharing best practices for civic engagement |
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Cross-Media Public Participation |
QuestionnaireIs your department
Second Life BLOGWhat is your opinion
Upcoming EventsA listing of quarterly events that focus on engaging citizens and stakeholders...
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Across the spectrum, audiences have developed completely different patterns of communication. Following the convergence of communication media, as well as diverging habits of communication within different target stakeholder groups, there is a growing need in civic engagement efforts to offer multiple channels of participation in order to be inclusive. Read Story... |
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What Tools are in your
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Laurie Moye, Coordinator Regulatory Project and Public Participation of PNM, details how PNM set out to increase public participation and create best practices. Read Story... |
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Web 2.0 in Government:
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On August 17, 2007, Gartner hosted a teleconference looking at how the emergence of communities and new participants across the entire value chain (from citizens to government workers, from aggregators and intermediaries to IT suppliers) poses new challenges and opportunities to government agencies to improve service delivery and efficiency. Read Story... |
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Do you need another life? |
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Over the last couple of years there has been a significant rise in the adoption of web-based Network Virtual Environments like Second Life. These virtual worlds provide a 3D environment in which residents interact with others they meet. Read Story... |
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The Next Form of Democracy |
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An excerpt from the book written by Matt Leighninger. Leighninger presents a balanced and fascinating look at the relationship between citizens and government and the dramatic changes that relationship is undergoing. Read Story... |
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Of Interest: Trends, Reports, Information |
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Keep up with the latest ideas that could fast become trends. Read Story... |
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Welcome to the first edition of Engage. The driving force behind the creation of this vehicle, focused on sharing best practices for effective citizen engagement, has been you. Through our many conversations and persistent urging, we have accepted the role as coordinator and distributor of this educational tool. But, the success of Engage will depend on your continued commitment, as Thought Leaders, to share your ideas, your best practices and your project successes. Thanks to all who provided content for this edition - it is informative and educational.