About this Research Topic
The use of computer technology to empower citizens and increase government accessibility, accountability, and transparency is known as "digital democracy” or “civic tech.” Maximizing the efficiency and accessibility of government technology makes it possible to communicate with delegates electronically, perform basic administrative procedures, and give citizens access to public information. Civic tech can also improve information sharing and participation among citizens, facilitating citizen-based agenda-setting and problem-solving. The broad consensus is that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strengthens democracy. Technological advancement can enlarge and alter the spectrum of political participation, multiplying the ways civil society can impact policymaking.
While technological advancement can expand and improve democratic practices, it may also undermine them. A case in point is "digital political microtargeting," a form of personalized communication that entails gathering data on individuals and using that data to display them with political adverts that are relevant to society and negative impact of social media such as hoaxes, black campaign, hate speech, and rights discrimination.
This Research Topic seeks to explore the conceptual and practical aspects of the impact of information technology on government and democracy. We welcome contributions to the theory and interdisciplinary foundations of digital politics as well as approaches for its practical implementation.
Submissions on a wide range of subjects are accepted, including but not limited to the following:
1. Freedom of speech
2. Digital Election
3. Modern electoral tendencies
4. Political transformation
While technological advancement can expand and improve democratic practices, it may also undermine them. A case in point is "digital political microtargeting," a form of personalized communication that entails gathering data on individuals and using that data to display them with political adverts that are relevant to society and negative impact of social media such as hoaxes, black campaign, hate speech, and rights discrimination.
This Research Topic seeks to explore the conceptual and practical aspects of the impact of information technology on government and democracy. We welcome contributions to the theory and interdisciplinary foundations of digital politics as well as approaches for its practical implementation.
Submissions on a wide range of subjects are accepted, including but not limited to the following:
1. Freedom of speech
2. Digital Election
3. Modern electoral tendencies
4. Political transformation
Keywords: Digital politic, Disruption, Political Campaign, Hoax, Digital Activism
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