Definition: Social participation refers to Promoting Civic Participation and Transparency of Government Decision-Making Processes covering policies concerning ICT. The usage of digital environments can promote new kinds of sociability, support, and usability or revive certainly lost facets of social ties.The construction of more effective public services, as well as new kinds of communication and interaction between citizens and the various levels of government, can all be facilitated by the use of digital tools. Even more public involvement in various levels of local management processes is possible with their use. These fresh working alliances also contribute to the legitimacy and increased transparency of public activity. Some examples of social participation are:• E-democracy• E-participation• Government-to-citizen (G2C)• Citizen-to-government (C2G)• Citizen-to-citizen (C2C)• Open governance partnership• Grass-root activism and social networking• Political campaigns• Online media• I-voting• Mechanisms: e-petitions, online consultation and crowd-sourcing platforms etc. The implications of social participation are related to the creation and implementation of policies that include as the backbone, the citizens and businesses. Additionally, to policies that govern, it is relevant that public administrations implement tools that foster, enable and ensure stakeholders participation. ""
Source: Digital Democracy of European Citizen Action Service (ECAS)
Source reference: https://ecas.org/digital-democracy/
Last modification: 2024-01-17
Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/2sa/elap/social-participation
EIRA concept: eira:ArchitectureBuildingBlock
ABB name: elap:SocialParticipationPrinciple
Title: Social participation
EIF Layer: N/A
ABB Specialised: eira:EuropeanLibraryofArchitecturePrinciplesPrinciple
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| elap:PURI | http://data.europa.eu/2sa/elap/convergence-on-public-policy-goals-attainment |
| dct:title | Convergence on public policy goals attainment |
| dct:description | (Statement) Public administrations must ensure that digital public services are aligned with public policy goals, designed to address societal needs, and monitored for efficiency and effectiveness in their implementation and delivery. |
| dct:description | (Rationale) Digital public services are a key instrument for implementing public policies that address real and relevant societal needs. To ensure their success, it is essential that these services are designed, implemented, and monitored in alignment with public policy goals, maximising their efficiency and effectiveness in meeting societal demands.Public administrations have a dual responsibility: firstly, to evaluate and ensure that resources dedicated to the implementation of digital public services are proportionate to the societal needs they address and the value they provide; secondly, to continuously track and control these efforts to ensure alignment with policy objectives without introducing inefficiencies or unnecessary expenditures.By combining the assurance of alignment with public policies and ongoing control mechanisms, public administrations can ensure that digital public services deliver tangible benefits, remain sustainable, and uphold the principles of accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness. This principle emphasises the need for strategic coherence, resource optimisation, and consistent evaluation to achieve impactful public policy outcomes. |
| dct:description | (Implications) To ensure alignment with public policy objectives, digital public services must clearly address societal needs and be prioritised based on their value and impact. Resources should be allocated efficiently, focusing on services that provide tangible benefits while avoiding unnecessary expenditures. Public administrations must establish systems to monitor and evaluate the progress, efficiency, and outcomes of these services, ensuring they remain aligned with policy goals. Collaboration across government bodies is essential to maintain coherence, with clear accountability for achieving results. Additionally, digital services should be designed to be adaptable and interoperable, enabling seamless collaboration and flexibility to respond to evolving needs. Finally, active engagement with citizens and businesses is vital to ensure services are relevant and effective in addressing real societal challenges. |
| elap:scope | Business agnostic |
| elap:Category | Digital Public Service Strategy (Public Policy Cycle) |
| dct:source | Assessment of Effectiveness and Efficiency Underlying Principle (12) of the European Interoperability Framework (EIF) |
| dct:source | https://interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/nifo-national-interoperability-framework-observatory/glossary/term/assessment-effectiveness-and-efficiency |
| rdfs:comment | The European Interoperability Framework is part of the Communication (COM(2017)134) from the European Commission adopted on 23 March 2017. The framework gives specific guidance on how to set up interoperable digital public services. |
| dcat:theme | Legal IoP, Organisational IoP, Technical IoP |
| elap:paGovernance | NWS |
| elap:influenceInDPSLifecycle | Obligation |
| elap:influenceInDPSAttribute | Obligation |