Source:
http://www.egov.vic.gov.au/index.php?env=-inlink/detail:m3027-1-1-8-s-0:l-14289-1-1--
A study into
how MPs use digital media to communicate with their constituents, by Andy
Williamson. Published by the Hansard Society, Sponsored by Microsoft, 2009.
"... The report provides recommendations for MPs, constituents and for
Parliament.
Primary amongst
these are that MPs need to develop a policy for the use of email and strategies
for digital media that define the target audience and connect with their
offline strategy.
Constituents
benefit when MPs are online and so citizens are encouraged to promote the
internet and provide examples of good practice to break down barriers amongst
those MPs who are more resistant.
In the
digital age democracy can be driven by both sides. Finally, the report
recommends a review of the licensing and re-use of content created by
Parliament..."
Further information on MPs Online Connecting with Constituents - in pdf format (224kb) »
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MPs use web to talk, but don't
listen, says Hansard. Are you surprised?
Public
Technology, 25 February 2009. "A new Hansard Society report, MPs Online:
Connecting with Constituents, shows that MPs are using the internet primarily
to inform their constituents rather than engage with them. It's a shame. MPs
are missing a trick - if only that better web comms might get them re-elected
next time!..."
Kablenet, 24
February 2009. "The Hansard Society has urged MPs to make better use of
their websites and blogging for engaging with the public..."
This is bizarre! Why a link to the Australian government about a report published by the Hansard Society in the UK?
It's a bit like referencing secondary sources - much better to hit the primary source:
http://www.hansardsociety.org.uk/blogs/publications/archive/2009/02/24/mps-online-connecting-with-constituents.aspx
and get it from the horse's mouth?
Mick http://greatemancipator.com
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The australian Victoria gov blog is performing a good example of watching. That's the only reason
Jacques
Posted by: Mick Phythian | March 12, 2009 at 08:31 PM