Tecnologie Democratiche
Introduction In recent years, chatbots have become increasingly common across customer service, e-commerce, healthcare, and education. These systems—powered either by artificial intelligence or rule-based logic—let people interact with digital platforms in natural language and receive quick, guided answers. But what…
Introduction In recent years, the term gamification has become increasingly familiar across many sectors: from education to marketing, from fitness to healthcare. But what happens when typical game dynamics – points, badges, rankings, levels – are applied to civic participation…
Introduction In the early 2000s, e-government became a policy priority. The core idea was to use digital technologies to increase public-sector efficiency, strengthen transparency, and simplify interactions between citizens and institutions. Beyond technology, e-government triggered a cultural and organizational shift…
Introduction As challenges of civic participation, transparency, and the impact of technology increase, citizens, activists, and policymakers are seeking resources to better understand and practice digital democracy. Free online courses (MOOCs) offer a unique opportunity: accessible, flexible, and created by…
E-democracy experiences in Italian regions Introduction Over the past two decades, e-democracy has taken root in Italy through regional and municipal pilots that complement representative institutions with transparent, inclusive, and efficient digital processes. When anchored in clear rules, official platforms,…
Introduction Blockchain is increasingly used beyond cryptocurrencies—in healthcare, land registries, public finance, and civic participation. Among its most promising applications are smart contracts, programs that self-execute when predefined conditions occur, providing transparency, traceability, and automation. In governance, this enables e-voting,…
Introduction A participatory forum is a space—online, offline, or hybrid—where citizens, stakeholders, and institutions co-produce knowledge and decisions. When well designed, it improves policy quality, trust, and legitimacy. This hands-on guide covers planning, facilitation, tools, and evaluation, with links to…
Introduction Collaborative democracy builds policies through inclusion, transparency, cooperation, and shared responsibility. It extends participatory and deliberative practices with digital tools that make collaboration scalable and traceable. 👉 See also: Brief History Core Principles Data & Effects Collaborative Economy &…
Introduction Condominium assemblies are crucial decision-making moments: budgets are approved, maintenance work is discussed, and decisions are taken on common spaces. Traditionally, these meetings happen in person, often with logistical difficulties and low participation. Today, thanks to digital tools, it…
Introduction Smart cities are not only models of technological innovation but also laboratories of digital democracy. Through participatory platforms, open data, and civic applications, they allow citizens to actively contribute to urban governance, increasing transparency, efficiency, and trust in institutions.…
