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Wiki Democracy: The Promise of Wikis for Civic Engagement in Policymaking

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Wiki Democracy: The Promise of Wikis for Civic Engagement in Policymaking

Presenter Jennifer Shkabatur (Harvard Law School)
Themes AcademicCommunities
About the presenter
Jennifer Shkabatur is a doctorate candidate at the Harvard Law School.
Abstract

Governmental public policies – from health, crime and environment to trade, food, drugs, technology, and employment – affect almost all aspects of life in a society. However, the ability of individuals to make a meaningful impact on these policies is usually meager.

Wikis may help to initiate a new chapter in this domain. My presentation demonstrates how to harness wikis to promote productive collaborative practices between individuals and policymakers in a variety of fields.

Language English
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