http://anthonydwilliams.com/2006/10/07/is-government-ready-for-the-web-20-era/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:35:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://anthonydwilliams.com/2006/10/07/is-government-ready-for-the-web-20-era/comment-page-1/#comment-35328 Power of Information Task Force releases its report (in beta) Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:40:38 +0000 http://anthonydwilliams.com/2006/10/07/is-government-ready-for-the-web-20-era/#comment-35328 [...] a public services R&D function. Innovation is notoriously difficult in the public administration, due in large part to cultural inertia, complex legacies, and political wrangling.  Many efforts [...] [...] a public services R&D function. Innovation is notoriously difficult in the public administration, due in large part to cultural inertia, complex legacies, and political wrangling.  Many efforts [...]

]]> http://anthonydwilliams.com/2006/10/07/is-government-ready-for-the-web-20-era/comment-page-1/#comment-7864 Government Policy Making in the Web 2.0 era Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:20:19 +0000 http://anthonydwilliams.com/2006/10/07/is-government-ready-for-the-web-20-era/#comment-7864 [...] He goes on to give the opinion that he firmly believes that digital technologies–especially the latest generation of user-friendly tools like blogs, wikis, and podcasts–are moving all institutions in society (whether in government, the economy, or the community) in the direction of greater democratization. Governments must follow or risk losing power, authority, and relevance in a world where citizens are increasingly empowered to act collectively. Link to full blog post [...] [...] He goes on to give the opinion that he firmly believes that digital technologies–especially the latest generation of user-friendly tools like blogs, wikis, and podcasts–are moving all institutions in society (whether in government, the economy, or the community) in the direction of greater democratization. Governments must follow or risk losing power, authority, and relevance in a world where citizens are increasingly empowered to act collectively. Link to full blog post [...]

]]> http://anthonydwilliams.com/2006/10/07/is-government-ready-for-the-web-20-era/comment-page-1/#comment-7404 Web 2.0 and legal risk Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:38:36 +0000 http://anthonydwilliams.com/2006/10/07/is-government-ready-for-the-web-20-era/#comment-7404 [...] It’s easy to berate government agencies for being slow to use popular web 2.0 platforms like YouTube and Second Life to deliver public services or engage citizens in dialogue — I certainly have. I have little doubt that governments must establish a genuine presence in these participatory online communities if they struggle to maintain relevancy and legitimacy in today’s world. But when you start to consider the legal and political risks that agencies take on when they use third party channels for engaging with the constituents, you can at least sympathize with their dilemma. [...] [...] It’s easy to berate government agencies for being slow to use popular web 2.0 platforms like YouTube and Second Life to deliver public services or engage citizens in dialogue — I certainly have. I have little doubt that governments must establish a genuine presence in these participatory online communities if they struggle to maintain relevancy and legitimacy in today’s world. But when you start to consider the legal and political risks that agencies take on when they use third party channels for engaging with the constituents, you can at least sympathize with their dilemma. [...]

]]> http://anthonydwilliams.com/2006/10/07/is-government-ready-for-the-web-20-era/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Ketcheson.net :: Today’s miscellanea: Spookipedia; Googlin’ down the years; and an ambassadorial blog. Thu, 02 Nov 2006 13:33:55 +0000 http://anthonydwilliams.com/2006/10/07/is-government-ready-for-the-web-20-era/#comment-8 [...] Is government ready for the Web 2.0 era? Consultant and New Paradigm researcher Anthony Williams makes some good observations: Lets face it; democracy is hard. The act of making policy is inevitably easier when conducted away from the critical eye of interest groups, the media, and ordinary citizens. Truly representative and fully-engaged democratic decision-making has so far proven next to impossible in all but the smallest and most committed organizations. As more and more critical issues escape the confines of local and national jurisdictions, however, the democratic deficit will only widen. That is why it is imperative that we envision and enact new ways to harness communication technologies to narrow that gap before the very legitimacy and effectiveness of government collapses. [...] [...] Is government ready for the Web 2.0 era? Consultant and New Paradigm researcher Anthony Williams makes some good observations: Lets face it; democracy is hard. The act of making policy is inevitably easier when conducted away from the critical eye of interest groups, the media, and ordinary citizens. Truly representative and fully-engaged democratic decision-making has so far proven next to impossible in all but the smallest and most committed organizations. As more and more critical issues escape the confines of local and national jurisdictions, however, the democratic deficit will only widen. That is why it is imperative that we envision and enact new ways to harness communication technologies to narrow that gap before the very legitimacy and effectiveness of government collapses. [...]

]]> http://anthonydwilliams.com/2006/10/07/is-government-ready-for-the-web-20-era/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Canuckflack / A consultant’s point of view on government communications, 2.0 style Thu, 02 Nov 2006 01:31:02 +0000 http://anthonydwilliams.com/2006/10/07/is-government-ready-for-the-web-20-era/#comment-7 [...] An outsider’s point of view on the reluctance by most governments to embrace social media and new digital methods of citizen participation. From Anthony Williams, Is government ready for the Web 2.0 era?: “…Lets face it; democracy is hard. The act of making policy is inevitably easier when conducted away from the critical eye of interest groups, the media, and ordinary citizens. Truly representative and fully-engaged democratic decision-making has so far proven next to impossible in all but the smallest and most committed organizations. As more and more critical issues escape the confines of local and national jurisdictions, however, the democratic deficit will only widen. That is why it is imperative that we envision and enact new ways to harness communication technologies to narrow that gap before the very legitimacy and effectiveness of government collapses. …” [...] [...] An outsider’s point of view on the reluctance by most governments to embrace social media and new digital methods of citizen participation. From Anthony Williams, Is government ready for the Web 2.0 era?: “…Lets face it; democracy is hard. The act of making policy is inevitably easier when conducted away from the critical eye of interest groups, the media, and ordinary citizens. Truly representative and fully-engaged democratic decision-making has so far proven next to impossible in all but the smallest and most committed organizations. As more and more critical issues escape the confines of local and national jurisdictions, however, the democratic deficit will only widen. That is why it is imperative that we envision and enact new ways to harness communication technologies to narrow that gap before the very legitimacy and effectiveness of government collapses. …” [...]

]]> http://anthonydwilliams.com/2006/10/07/is-government-ready-for-the-web-20-era/comment-page-1/#comment-6 martinhofmann.net » Chancellor 2.0 - Bonding with citizens on the Web Sat, 28 Oct 2006 06:03:54 +0000 http://anthonydwilliams.com/2006/10/07/is-government-ready-for-the-web-20-era/#comment-6 [...] Consultant and author Anthony D. Williams recently blogged about the question: “is government ready for the Web 2.0 era?” Looks like the German government is playing catch-up with its people.  But the Federal Press Office deserves credit, too. At least they are ready to participate in the project. It’s a start. [...] [...] Consultant and author Anthony D. Williams recently blogged about the question: “is government ready for the Web 2.0 era?” Looks like the German government is playing catch-up with its people.  But the Federal Press Office deserves credit, too. At least they are ready to participate in the project. It’s a start. [...]

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