05/11/2010 - PRESS RELEASE: Enriching dialogue by harnessing the dynamic potential of Social Networking Sites

1. Closing the loop between policy makers and citizens
Enriching dialogue by harnessing the dynamic potential of
Social Networking Sites
Athens, 05.11.2010
WeGov project aims to enable policy makers to move away from limitations involved in the
current practice of government hosted websites and instead to take advantage of the wide
range of existing and well established social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Bebo, etc.).
Social networking technology provides major opportunities for policy makers (eGovernment) to
engage with the community (eSociety) due to their popularity and innovative nature regarding
participation. Making use of the high levels of participation and rich discussions that already
take place in existing social networking communities, WeGov will provide a toolset to policy
makers that will enable them to engage citizens in two-way dialogues as part of governance and
policy-making process. In this way, WeGov will develop the tools and techniques for closing the
loop between policy makers and the citizens.
How can you reach us?
We are very interested in your opinion and would like to include your involvement in the project.
For more information please visit: http://www.wegov-project.eu/
Email: somya@gov2u.org and evika@gov2u.org
Tel: +30-210-6121340
Fax: +30-210-6147206