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De:	"Vidar Ekehaug" [ Profil ]
Sujet:	Discussion Questions for Week 3
Envoyé:	May 22nd, 2008 - 21:39:06

	Dear all, Many thanks for all the great contributions to the 2nd week of the consultation! The summary will be posted on Monday. We heard many different perspectives on what young people feel about the public services offered in their countries, and an initial conclusion is that there is much to improve. Which leads us into the 3rd topic of the consultation - YouGov: how do young people want to use technology to interact with governments? The growth of access to and use of technologies such as cell phones and computers has reduced the distance between policy-makers and citizens and allows for new and interactive ways for young people to communicate with politicians and civil servants. For example, in the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has created a YouTube channel where citizens can ask him direct questions, and he, the Prime Minister himself, answers some of the questions through video messages. Many governments also use websites actively to provide information about what policies are in place and what services are offered. It is also possible to request services (such as student loans) by submitting a request online. However, these services vary across different countries, and it is also important to remember that not all young people have access to internet. So the questions for the 3rd week are: 1. Do you think governments are good in using technology to make public information and services available for their citizens? 2. How can governments use technology to have a closer dialogue with young people about public policies and services? The consultation will be open until Thursday May 29th, so please let us know your thoughts. Best regards, Vidar Ekehaug Programs Director Global Youth Action Network 307 West 38th Street, Suite 1805 New York, NY, 10018 Phone: (+1) 212-661-6111 youthlink.org \| takingitglobal.org

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