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July 28, 2004

Digital Manifesto

If you're interesting in the political process and new technology (and let's face it, if you're reading this blog then it's either that or you're a relative of mine), then you may want to take a wander over the the Institute for Public Policy Research and take a look at their Manifesto for a Digital Britain. Unfortunately, after reading the overview, I am unable to find any reference to the direct application of ICT to the democratic process, enhancing (and in some case establishing) timely and effective communications between the public and their elected representatives.

If you look at the main sponsors (Atos Origin and BT) then you begin to wonder if this Digital Manifesto is anything more than an attempt to make the case for greater ICT spends on big projects, rather than trying to bring about a sea-change in the role of ICT. Time will tell, but it may well be worth keeping an eye on this one and attending any seminars/conferences/etc.

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Posted by Clive on July 28, 2004 12:31 PM in the category Old Stuff

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