Publisher's Synopsis
As technology and social media tools become more integrated into society, they provide important frameworks for online government and community collaboration.<br><br><em>Optimizing E-Participation Initiatives Through Social Media</em> provides emerging research on the role of online web technologies in promoting citizen and community involvement in public affairs. While highlighting topics such as online transaction, participatory design, and e-polling, this publication explores the use of Web 2.0 by governments to create more affordable, participatory, and transparent public-sector management models. This book is an important resource for academicians, practitioners, and researchers seeking current research on online public involvement in government policy decision making.
