Theme: Resources

1. Media Stories (11 links).
   Recent articles and reports in the online media.

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1. Ask Aristotle.
   

   http://politics.guardian.co.uk/aristotle/
   "Ask Aristotle is Guardian Unlimited's unique political database. Open to all and free to use it is packed with information about MPs, ministers, election candidates and parliamentary activity."
2. Blether.
   

   http://www.blether.com/
   Blog about e-government and accessibility.
3. Citizens Online : Statistics.
   

   http://www.citizensonline.org.uk/statistics
   Recent UK Internet access statistics - age group, gender, social class, region, etc.
4. Communities Online.
   

   http://www.communities.org.uk/
   "Aims to address issues of sustainability, regeneration, social inclusion and healthier economies by focusing on the use of new communications technologies in communities and neighbourhoods."
5. Democracies Online Newswire.
   

   http://www.dowire.org/
   "A primary source for what's important and happening with the convergence of democracy and the Internet around the world." An email announcement list. You can register if you have an email address.
6. Digital Challenge.
   

   http://www.digitalchallenge.gov.uk/
   "The Digital Challenge is about setting the vision for and taking the next bold and radical steps in creating a digitally enabled society. The Digital Challenge provides a unique incentive for a region, city or similar sized area to drive forward the use of technologies to better meet the needs of its local community and individual citizens. Any local authority, in partnership with other authorities, public sector organisations, industry, intermediaries and the third sector, can take part in the Digital Challenge competition."
   NB: this site is unreliable, often not working.
7. DirectGov : Over 50s Contacts.
   

   http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/UsefulContactsByCategory/Over50sContacts/index.htm
   "Useful government bodies and support organisations for the over 50s".
8. E-Democracy E-Book: Democracy is Online.
   

   http://www.publicus.net/ebook/edemebook.html
   A 15,000 word article published in 2000.
9. E-Democracy Resource Links.
   

   http://www.publicus.net/articles/edemresources.html
   Comprehensive links.
10. E-petitions.
    

    http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/
    "A service to allow citizens, charities and campaign groups to set up petitions that are hosted on the Downing Street website, enabling anyone to address and deliver a petition directly to the Prime Minister"
11. eGov Monitor.
    

    http://www.egovmonitor.com/
    Portal for eGovernment professionals.
12. ePolitix.com.
    

    http://www.epolitix.com/EN/
    "A free to use politics internet site which aims to improve communication between elected representatives and the public. Hosts the largest collection of MP websites on the internet, as well as providing up-to-date information on news and events around the UK. ePolitix also hosts the public affairs microsites of companies, charities and other organisations."
13. European Union On-Line.
    

    http://europa.eu/
    Access to information (press releases, legislation, fact-sheets) published by the European Union and its institutions, in 20 languages.
14. Fix My Street.
    

    http://www.fixmystreet.com/
    "Report, view, or discuss local problems like graffiti, fly tipping, broken paving slabs, or street lighting."
15. Government Gateway.
    

    http://www.gateway.gov.uk/
    "Centralised registration service for e-Government services in the UK. Registering enables you to sign up for any of the UK Government's services that are available over the Internet."
16. How to Complain.
    

    http://www.howtocomplain.com/
    "An independent British website aimed at making complaints work for everyone: consumers, companies and government. Contrary to some people's perception complaints benefit us all: consumers by having any complaint properly redressed, companies by having the opportunity to keep customers happy, government by being truly accountable".
17. Kable.
    

    http://www.kablenet.com/
    E-government and public sector ICT information.
18. Louise Ferguson : e-Government Resources.
    

    http://www.louiseferguson.com/resources/egovernment.htm
    e-Government links.
19. PledgeBank.
    

    http://www.pledgebank.com/
    PledgeBank is free and easy to use. Once you've thought of something you'd like to do, just create a pledge which says "I'll do this, but only if X other people will do the same".
20. Top Ten E-Democracy 'To Do List' for Governments Around the World.
    

    http://www.publicus.net/articles/egovten.html
    A list by Steven Clift.
21. Wikipedia : EGovernment.
    

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EGovernment
    Definitions, issues and links.

1. Computers and Internet : Accessibility.
2. eGovernment : National : Departments and Units.
3. eGovernment : Elections.
4. eGovernment : Local.
5. eGovernment : Resources : Media Stories.
6. eGovernment : National : Parliament.
7. eGovernment : Representatives.
8. Senior Citizens : Research.