*** Democracies Online Newswire - http://www.e-democracy.org/do *** ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- From: Phillip Haid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: policity.com Update (correction) Date sent: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 18:45:20 -0400 DEAR POLICITY.COM MEMBERS, Each week, new members join policity.com from all over Canada and across the world. To each and all, thank you for your support of this unique web site devoted to citizen-centred governance. I am pleased to advise you of the recent additions to policity.com. More links! More publications! More notices! For more information, read on! _____ HAVE YOU SEEN OUR NEW LOOK? http://www.policity.com <http:///www.policity.com> If you have visited policity.com recently, you will have no doubt noticed that there have been some substantial changes to the structure of the site. Policity.com has expanded to include an Electronic Service Delivery (ESD) Clearinghouse apart from the existing Citizen Participation Centre. Sponsored by the Public Service Chief Information Officer Council, this clearinghouse features articles, reports, case studies and announcements on ESD. Check out this new section at: http://www.policity.com/ESD/index.html <http://www.policity.com/ESD/index.html> _____ E-BUS The electronic consultation process on bus safety is in its final stages at http://www.policity.com/worksites_transport.htm <http://www.policity.com/worksites_transport.htm> Sponsored by Transport Canada, the Institute On Governance is hosting a national electronic consultation exercise on bus safety that mirrors the face to face consultation process taking place between February and June 2000. _____ NEW PUBLICATIONS The following publications are now available at the CP Centre library at <http://www.policity.com/CP/Public%20Library/references.htm> http://www.policity.com/CP/Public%20Library/references.htm John Ralston Saul, Inaugural Baldwin-Lafontaine Lecture, Royal Ontario Museum, March 30, 2000. 1999 Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, "Chapter 2 - Sustainable Development Strategy Consultations", Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada 1999. The Honourable Hedy Fry, Secretary of State for Status of Women Canada, "Discussion Paper on Approaches to Consultation." (Also available in French.) Peter Bearse, "Why is People’s Political Participation Important?" Peter Bearse, "What’s the Problem? The Grass Roots are Drying Up" Peter Bearse, "Prescriptions - Rebuilding the American Political Community from the Ground Up" Dana Ott, "Power to the People: The Role of Electronic Media in Promoting Democracy in Africa". Tod Newcombe, "Online Governance - Will It Make States and Localities More Responsive?" Vincent Casaregola & Robert A. Cropf, "Virtual Town Halls: Using Computer Networks to Improve Public Discourse and Facilitate Service Delivery" Jason Hansen Alexander & Joseph W. Grubbs, "Wired Government: Information Technology, External Public Organizations and Cyberdemocracy," Public Administration and Management: an Interactive Journal Vol 3 No 1, 1998. Stephen A. Machlin, "Going Online: What Public Managers Need to Know," Public Administration and Management: an Interactive Journal, Vol 3 No 1, 1998 _____ NEW LINKS http://www.policity.com/CP/Public%20Library/links.htm <http://www.policity.com/CP/Public%20Library/links.htm> 10 Downing Street - The Your Say section of this United Kingdom government web site holds live policy discussions in the Policy Forum, and let's citizens speak out on a range of government issues through the Speaker's Corner. Association For Community Networking (AFCN) The AFCN is an American educational non-profit dedicated to fostering and supporting "Community Networking" which it defines as "locally- based, locally-driven communication and information systems designed to enhance community and enrich lives." Its mission is to "improve the visibility, viability and vitality of Community Networking by assisting and connecting people and organizations, building public awareness, identifying best practices, encouraging research, influencing policy, and developing products and services." Canadian Social Research Links - This is the personal web site of Gilles Séguin, a social researcher with Human Resources Development Canada. He created the site late in 1997 from his list of 1,600 bookmarks that has since grown to over 6,000. Séguin draws on his 25 years of experience in the field of social welfare programs to guide visitors to the most relevant sites and key documents. Center for Civic Networking The Center for Civic Networking provides a series of links and resources on civic networking, defined as the use of technology to facilitate citizen interaction on civic affairs. The site links several grassroots citizen initiatives. Civic Network An initiative of the Center for Civic Networking and the Institute for the Study of Civic Values which provides a collection of valuable resources for those interested in citizen participation and civic issues. Civnet A website devoted to the need for effective civic education in order to ensure that citizens are adequately informed and equipped to participate in the democratic process. The site, which includes civics resources (bibliographies, lesson plans, and links) in three languages, is supported by CIVITAS, an international consortium for civic education. Full Circle Associates The website of Full Circle Associates, a consulting practice based in Seattle, Washington, serves as a repository for information on online communities and "virtual facilitation." Institute for the Study of Civic Values (ISCV) Established in Philadelphia in 1973, the ISCV promotes American civic values through its efforts at improving civic literacy and supporting community-building initiatives. National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI) A non-partisan American network, supported by the Kettering Foundation, made up of educational and community organizations that deliberate about important issues in either small study groups or large community meetings. Using "issue books," National Issues Forums (NIFs) present three or four options on any given issue. Public Consultation Tools - The Leadership Network - Here the Government of Canada’s Leadership Network presents examples of public consultation sessions that were developed and implemented by various Federal Government Departments. Yourpolitician.com - Yourpolitician.com is Canada's premiere resource for voters and politicians alike. this web site serves as s central location for voters interested in obtaining information on all their local government, provincial and federal politicians. _____ POLICITY.COM WANTS YOU! We continue to seek new articles, reports, case studies, speeches, tools, links and upcoming conferences to post on the Notice Board. If you would like to become a Contributing Editor or Partner, or simply get involve, please let us know. To learn more about policity.com, come visit us: http://www.policity.com <http://www.policity.com/> CITIZEN PARTICIPATION CENTRE - http://www.policity.com/CP/index.html <http://www.policity.com/CP/index.html> ESD CLEARINGHOUSE – http://www.policity.com/ESD/index.html <http://www.policity.com/ESD/index.html> _____ If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sincerely, Phillip Haid Program Manager Institute On Governance (613) 562-0092 xt.229 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.iog.ca <http://www.iog.ca/> http://www.policity.com <http://www.policity.com/> ^ ^ ^ ^ Steven L. 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