Welcome to CitizenScape

The CitizenScape eParticipation Programme Trial Project will integrate and test state-of-the-art Web 2.0 social networking ICT-based tools and solutions in a socially purposeful way in concrete legislative and decision-making processes - specifically looking at engaging Citizens to debate and engage with the implementation of EU environmental legislation at a local level. 

It will define the precise conditions to be fulfilled, the desires and needs expressed by citizens for collective participation in major EU issues, and the specific barriers to be overcome for deployment.  The project will, in parallel with integrating “best of breed” components into the technological solution, adapt the very successful Public-i webcast methodology to create a framework for recruiting citizens to CitizenScape and then moderating their inputs.

CitizenScape is unique in its combination of a strong and focused implementation methodology alongside the operational use of innovative technology. CitizenScape will be a flexible online space that will blend and integrate social networking and other Web 2.0 technologies with more formal online democratic tools.

Contact: John O’Flaherty, j.oflaherty@mac.ie           Part of the EU eParticipation Preparatory Action