The factsheet is based on indices and resolutions developed by international organisations to understand and measure the concept of e-participation. The brief also defines e-participation based on the definitions used by the United Nations (UN), the Council of Europe (CoE), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union (EU).
In the information note, which can be handled in three main sections, definitions and conceptual framework, why e-participation is important and the role of digitalisation in this process are discussed. International indices, e-participation indices created by the UN, OECD and civil initiatives are also discussed in the information note. Successful examples of e-participation in Europe and the activities of the central government and municipalities in Turkey in this field were also evaluated in the information note. Suggestions for the development of e-participation processes were also presented in the research.
The fact sheet, which is a resource for CSOs, policy makers and researchers who want to understand the role of digital tools in democratic processes, provides important clues on the future of e-participation.
