Brief aspects about: Internet, democracy and citizen participation

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to address how the Internet, democracy and citizen participation converge in a framework of participatory governance from the perspective of Open Government. There is no doubt that the Internet is here to stay and even more so in these times of COVID-19, that is why governments should take advantage of it in order to incorporate citizens in strengthening it as well as guarantee their participation in the public politics, but for this it must be transparent, participatory and collaborative. This study aims to present brief considerations on the integration of the Internet, democracy and citizen participation, addressing the following topics: 1. Participation and Information Technologies, 2. Electronic Government for Democracy, 3. Democracy and Citizen Participation, and 4. Open Government.