Canny flag-waver for desktop democracy

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Ann Macintosh, the world's first professor of e-governance and director of the International Teledemocracy Centre at Napier University, is being exercised by the question of how do we get people interested in democracy again? She believes that the Scottish Parliament, which is quietly pioneering the use of information technology to encourage political participation, is being too quiet about its actions and is missing out on an opportunity to show that it is at the forefront of events. She contends that e-participation, getting people involved in political activities and movements, is more important than the part of the e-democracy strategy, allowing people to vote via the Internet, that is the focus of Westminster's attention.

Organizational history, National Government, Public Administration, Scotland, National Government by Function, Analysis, Management, Interview, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, Company organization, Macintosh, Ann

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Scottish battle on fees front

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The Scottish Parliament has voted against the immediate abolition of tuition fees and is deferring further debate on the subject until a 14-member committee of inquiry into student finance has completed its review of fees and financial support for all Scottish students. Strathclyde University principal Sir John Arbuthnott has urged the party leaders to conduct a comprehensive review, and the Assn. of University Teachers Scotland has produced a briefing paper. The Assn. of Scottish Colleges wants to ensure that the inquiry does not overlook the needs of further education students.

Finance, Investigations, College students, College costs, Higher education costs

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Disgusted voters turn to e-petitions

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Issues concerning the use of electronic technology to promote democratic relationships between voters and Parliament in Scotland are discussed. Particular attention is given to an e-petition signed by 545 people and received by the Parliament in November 2000.

Methods, Software, Democracy, Political science

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