DEMO-net

Description

The objective of the project is to coordinate the best knowledge and research within eParticipation in Europe, with the aim of obtaining a critical mass for a virtual "Centre of Excellence" to secure Europe’s progress within eParticipation/eGovernment.

Duration

48 months (2006 - 2009)

Objective

-   To coordinate and integrate the research activities of the members around seven technology and research objectives.

-   To create a better interplay between authorities and researchers by establishing a close and enduring cooperation.

-   To evaluate and compare existing research material regarding eParticipation from European regions, cities and countries.

-   To create better conditions for women within the research area of eParticipation.

-   To allocate the necessary technological capacity to ease discussion, cooperation and the exchange of data.

-   To initiate new relationships both among the many stakeholders involved in the eParticipation research and among those who depend on the results of the research.

-   To secure the diffusion of the research results to the largest possible public to improve the conditions of researchers, the authorities and the citizens.

Partners in North Jutland

North Jutland County, Aalborg University and NorthDenmark EU office.

EU partners

Digital North Denmark, Oxford University, Örebro University, University of Koblenz, Fraunhofer AIS, University of Bremen, University of Macedonia, National Technical University of Athens, Copenhagen Business School, Aalborg University, Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques, Technical University of Kosice, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, University of Bergamo, Yorkshire and Humber Assembly, Vysocina Region, Napier University, University of Iceland, University og Helsinki, University of Southern California.

Finances

Official website

www.demo-net.org