This workshop will explore recent developments in e-democracy and e-government, and discuss the next steps in transforming government to improve citizens' engagement in governance. Drawing upon academic experts and practitioners at the forefront of developments it will mix theoretical perspectives with hands-on practice.

For full details please follow the link at the bottom of the page.

There will be talks in the morning by academic experts at the forefront of developments:

Parliamentary Information Systems, Open Access and Democracy
Prof. Giovanni Sartor, Marie-Curie Professor of Legal Informatics and Legal Theory European University Institute, Florence

E-taxation, global perspectives
Dr. Subhajit Basu, Queen's University Law School, author of Global Perspectives on E-Commerce Taxation Law (2007)

E-consultation, from citizens to parliaments
Dr. David Newman, Queen's University Management School

In the afternoon participants will use WebIQ to brainstorm and discuss the future of e-governance, from top-down and bottom up perspectives:

*the ideal 21st century parliament/assembly/council

*engaging local people in local issues, in both virtual and physical worlds

Contact Deaglan Coyle <d.p.coyle@qub.ac.uk> if you plan to attend.