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Comment on is egov2.0 just for mature democracies? by David Price

David Price — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:11:05 +0000

Hi David, an excellent and important question. A couple of links to explore (if you haven’t seen them already)…

(1) Ross Mayfield blogging on “Twitter for Africa and Good Governance”: http://bit.ly/14iJd

(2) Adam Kahane at Reos Partners: http://bit.ly/4s2IN6

David

Comment on is egov2.0 just for mature democracies? by osimod

osimod — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:57:59 +0000

Dan, thanks. Yes I am very curious about this Procurement Wiki. Seems Vivek Kundra is very active in this field - as I read from your recent blog entry
Procurement is a field where web2 can be really disruptive, becasue the process is currently so closed. In the report I wrote I had to cut the whole section on this topic, but I will post it on this blog for discussion. I refer to Kelman’s work on reforming the US public procurement. Would be nice to involve the WTO in this discussion as lots of regulations come from there.

Comment on is egov2.0 just for mature democracies? by Dan Herman

Dan Herman — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:56:23 +0000

Hi David, great question. Previous to my current work on the Web 2.0, I worked in sub-Saharan Africa and thus have been thinking intermittently on just this question. One great example that may be applicable in a DC context is the Procurement Wiki established by District of Columbia CTO Vivek Kundra. I can send some info along. It’s all about transparency, accountability and ultimately action. I suppose the one challenge is that within the broad swathe of developing countries, access to information/internet is extremely variable. But these tools and capabilities could indeed be a large step forward.

Best, DH.

Comment on Let’s continue walking the talk: calling for open collaboration to imagine innovative applications for egov2.0 by Alberto Cottica

Alberto Cottica — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:14:57 +0000

As you know, David, I am running an experiment with the Italian Ministry of economic development and would very much welcome taking part in some kind of international debate. So I’d say count me in, insofar as you think what I do can be a part of the process you have in mind

Comment on Let’s continue walking the talk: calling for open collaboration to imagine innovative applications for egov2.0 by osimod

osimod — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:25:09 +0000

Eleonora, thanks.
Roc, I agree with you, and I think there is space for innovative solutions in the government context as well - especially if done by the nonprofit sector.
On the other hand, let me clarify and point out that this discussion is in support of the RESEARCH policy of the EC: therefore, we have to discuss novel solutions, although there is also plenty of need to implement current solutions (in the framework of the e-gov implementation policy, such as the eParticipation action plan.

Comment on Let’s continue walking the talk: calling for open collaboration to imagine innovative applications for egov2.0 by Roc

Roc — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:53:36 +0000

David, yes, you’re right, I intentionally use avaliable solutions, because I think that governments are more opened to use tools that have worked in the private sector. But I agree with you that is needed to think in the next steps.

Comment on Let’s continue walking the talk: calling for open collaboration to imagine innovative applications for egov2.0 by eleonora

eleonora — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:40:18 +0000

here I am! I am interesting in collaborating. Ciao eleonora

Comment on Personal information: I’m changing job by Overheid 2.0, government 2.0, Europa 2.0 | Ambtenaar 2.0

Overheid 2.0, government 2.0, Europa 2.0 | Ambtenaar 2.0 — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:48:36 +0000

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Comment on Personal information: I’m changing job by Davied

Davied — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:03:51 +0000

Congrats, it will be interesting to see what you’re going to accomplish in your next job!

Comment on does web2.0 help dealing with information overload? by Davied

Davied — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:01:05 +0000

I assume Alberto is referring to the network effect: if one person owns a fax, it’s useless. But every new fax bought gives extra value to the fax as a tool. But for the fax to be a tool you can count on (I’m too late to send a letter, I’ll send a fax), you need a broader acceptance.

Personally I keep my co-workers and bosses posted on my activities with my blog and a wiki. But what if they don’t read it … ?

By the way, McAfee was in the Netherlands last month with the same story:
- http://enterpriseweb20.heliview.nl
- http://www.ambtenaar20.nl/?p=33
- http://www.martinkloos.nl/2008/05/07/de-staat-van-enterprise-20-in-nederland-heliview-heeft-het-antwoord/
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