ACTIVITIES :: ICT PSP :: eDemocracy
e-Democracy and e-Governance
In this domain, Living Labs can have a crucial e-Participation role through engaging citizens on a broad scale. e-Democracy toolboxes have the potential to enable virtual participation in municipal decision-making organs, which however would demand legislation to be adapted, particularly when its use is extended to other rural regions and beyond.
Cross-regional networks of LLs have the potential to help local SMEs to
broaden their range of activities across regional or national borders, with
different requirements, legislation and regulation, thereby supporting lead
market type initiatives.
