Democracy and Governance in a Changing World

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Democracy in a globalised world. 3. E-Governance. 4. E-democracy. 5. Functions of electronic parliaments. 6. Promoting democracy in a changing world. Bibliography. Index.

"The world order is rapidly changing due to global structures of production, trade and communication, it is often contended. Increasingly, the world is becoming one through the revolution in telecommunication, in transportation and in the formation of global financial markets. Today the world is more democratic than ever before and the processes of democratization and good governance are gathering momentum, both within individual countries and in international relations.

With the advent new information and communication technologies (ICTs) extensive changes have occurred in the world. ICTs influence the evolution of society and, as a consequence, the nature of government. It hold the potential to bring about revolutionary change in the concept of governance, and alter current views of democracy, society and public administration.

This book explores the impact of globalisation and ICTs on democracy and governance and the ways in which governments approach the new changes. It analyses the development of e-governance, e-democracy and the functions of electronic parliaments. It also highlights the importance of promoting democracy in this changing world. This work will be a valuable reference tool for diplomats, policy makers, politicians, researchers and students of the third millennium." (jacket)