eParticipation knowledge base

In the Results section you can find general information and more details about:

• eParticipation projects: Information on projects of eParticipation research and practice is provided.
• Research papers & reports: DEMO_net has produced a number of scientific and technical deliverables and scientific publications. Also, DEMO-net booklets have been issued on specific topics which are targeted towards practice. Furthermore this section includes a number of scientific eParticipation references collected by the DEMO_net members.
• eParticipation areas: DEMO-net differentiates among a number of participation areas. They are briefly described here.
• Technologies: Investigations on existing and emerging technologies are described with their potential for eParticipation.
• Tools: Tool categories and specific tools are described. Explanations are given on how these can be used for eParticipation.
• eParticipation standards: Standards that are used to implement eParticipation applications as e.g. MetaLex.
• Methods: Different methods of studying and constructing eParticipation are described.
• Glossary: Common definitions of terms that are used in eParticipation contexts are collected. The glossary terms are derived from joint discussion in DEMO-net. You can further contribute to shaping definitions of terms via the DEMO-net Wiki (registration required).
• Conferences & workshops: The thematical conferences and workshops organised by DEMO_net and futher events are documented.
• Links to other resources: Links to other web pages are provided, which may give useful information to the visitors of the DEMO-net knowledge portal.

These sections are still under development but provide already a good overview about the eParticipation landscape. Please help us to improve and promote the knowledge base!