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Lecturer(s)
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Poškuviene Beatriče, Ph.D.
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Šaparniene Diana, prof. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The goal of the course is to obtain a systemic perception on main conceptions, models and dimensions of democracy and democratic governance in the context of digital society, to develop the ability to understand, analyze and assess the principles and mechanisms of democratic electronic governance policy, implementation and initiatives in different European regions, as well as to improve skills and digital competences needed in representing society interests at different levels of formation and implementation regional development policy. From E-government to E-governance: Conceptual Framework. Policy of e-governance development and initiatives by World Regions. Models and dimensions of democracy and e-governance. E-democracy: enablers, challenges, barriers and risks. E-governance and the networked e-citizen. Political Judgement as a Precondition for Participation. Mechanisms (forms) of citizens' digital participation. Electronic services and public values. E-governance: Economic considerations. The link between confidentiality of information and accessibility of information.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to obtain a systemic perception on main conceptions, models and dimensions of democracy and democratic governance in the context of digital society, to develop the ability to understand, analyse and assess the principles and mechanisms of democratic electronic governance policy, implementation and initiatives in different European regions, as well as to improve skills and digital competences needed in representing society interests at different levels of formation and implementation regional development policy. Students will be able to analyse and assess the principles of interaction of a digital system, a political system and governance, obtaining understanding of the impact of the digital revolution on democratic process in the regions; to identify problems of democratic e-governance development, generating hypothetic ideas and mechanisms to solve them; to analyse, assess and model situations of democratic governance using ICT; to apply principles of democratic egovernance at the level of public administration organisations, analysing and projecting practical situations, presenting possible variants for the solution; to argue the decisions makings, to follow principles of ethical activities and to combine individual and team work.
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Prerequisites
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By the end of this course, students will be able to: know and perceive main conceptions, models and dimensions of democracy and e-governance in regional development context , principles of formation and implementation of e-governance policy in various contexts (global and local); know and understand modifications of e-governance paradigms and development principles in relation to democratic changes in the public governance system inseparable from implementation of modern instruments of public sector governance. analyse and assess the principles of interaction of a digital system, a political system and governance, obtaining understanding of the impact of the digital revolution on democratic processes in regions; are able to analyse, assess and model situations of democratic governance using in their performance possibilities provided by information communication technologies. know and perceive relations of e-governance and development of participatory democracy, manifestations of good governance; know digital means and methods of activation / involvement of citizens and different their groups; are able to identify problems of democratic e-governance development, of citizens participation in decision making processes issues, generating hypothetic ideas and mechanisms to solve them. analyse, assess and model situations of democratic governance using in their performance possibilities provided by information communication technologies; understand solutions of e-governance and their impact on development of the society; are able to argue the decisions made, to follow principles of ethical activities and to combine independent and team work. think systemic, solve problems, will gain analytical and research abilities; will be able to use interactive (virtual forum, open code program Moodle) instruments, will gain communicative and presenting, collaborative, information management abilities. apply principles of democratic e-governance at the level of public administration organisations, analysing and projecting practical situations, presenting possible variants of solutions to the specialists and other managers, professionally consult them.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination
The assignment is grated uppon positive evaluation of the assigned tasks during the seminars. The examination is in written or oral form.
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Recommended literature
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BAUM, S., MAHIZHNAN, A. (2014). 1st ed. E-Governance and Social Inclusion: Concepts and Cases (Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development). Hershey, PA: IGI..
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HENNEN, L., AICHHOLZER, G. (2016). Electronic Democracy in Europe: Prospects and Challenges of E-Publics, E-Participation and E-Voting. New York: Springer..
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CHEN Y.C., CHUP. Y. (2011). Electronic Governance and Cross-Boundary Collaboration: Innovations and Advancing Tools. Hershey, PA: IGI..
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KERSTING, N. (2012). Electronic Democracy. Leverkusen: Barbara Budrich Publishers..
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KOOIMAN, J. (2005). Governing as governance. London: Sage.
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MACINTOSH, A. (2008). E-democracy and e-participation research in Europe. In Digital government e-government research, case studies, and implementation. New York: Springer..
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MANOHARAN, A., HOLZER, M. (2012). E-Governance and Civic Engagement: Factors and Determinants of E-Democracy. Hershey, PA: IGI..
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MILAKOVICH, M. E. (2011). Digital Governance: New Technologies for Improving Public Service and Participation. London: Routledge..
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MUNSHI, S., ABRAHAM, B. P. (2004). Good Governance, Democratic Societies and Globalization. London: Sage Publishing..
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REDDICK, C. (Ed.) (2009). Handbook of research on strategies for local e-government adoption and implementation: comparative studies. Hershey, PA: IGI..
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SAPARNIENE, D. (2012). From E-government to E-governance: E-initiatives in Europe. Available from: http://www.nispa.org/files/conferences/2013/papers/201306191000380.Saparniene.pdf?fs _papersPage=6..
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WEST, D. M. (2005). Digital government: Technology and public sector performance. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press..
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