Advocating a human-rights-based framework and practical steps to advance inclusive and participatory digital democracies.
Rooted in the principles of digital democracy, the paper on Framing Ethical e-Governance: A Plaidoyer for a Human-Rights based Digital Democracy Approach addresses critical challenges such as privacy, equity, and accessibility in e-governance systems while proposing actionable pathways for integrating ethical considerations into policy and practice.
The publication is part of the 17th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOVÂ 2024) held in South Africa, and reflects the Conference's mission to advance theory and practice in electronic governance.
The authors Evelyne Tauchnitz, and the DepHUB's Shamira Ahmed call for a paradigm shift towards digital governance that prioritizes human dignity, social justice, and sustainable development, ensuring that e-governance solutions empower citizens rather than marginalize them. This work is particularly relevant to policymakers, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to leveraging digital technologies for public good in the Global South and beyond.
For more information, visit the ICEGOV 2024 proceedings