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/cost-efficiency |
| dct:title | Cost efficiency |
| dct:description | (Statement) Cost efficiency ensures that digital public services are designed and implemented to deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal resource expenditure, optimising both financial and operational efficiency. |
| dct:description | (Rationale) Cost efficiency in solution architecture is crucial for maximising the value of public investments while maintaining high standards of service delivery. By focusing on cost efficiency, organisations can reduce waste, lower operational costs, and allocate resources more effectively. This principle encourages the use of cost-effective solutions. Additionally, cost efficiency supports the sustainability of digital public services by ensuring that they remain affordable and sustainable over time. |
| dct:description | (Implications) To effectively implement Cost efficiency, organisations must adopt practices that optimise resource utilisation and minimise waste. Business processes should include rigorous cost-benefit analyses and financial planning to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently. Technically, solutions must be designed to support automation, data-driven decision-making, and real-time monitoring to enhance operational efficiency. The selection of technical building blocks should prioritise cost-effective options, such as Free and Open Source Software, where appropriate. Continuous monitoring and evaluation are necessary to identify and address inefficiencies, ensuring that cost efficiency is maintained throughout the lifecycle of the solution. |
| elap:scope | Business agnostic |
| elap:Category | Digital Public Service Governance |
| dct:source | Designing and Delivering Public Services in the Digital Age |
| dct:source | https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/designing-and-delivering-public-services-in-the-digital-age_e056ef99-en.html |
| rdfs:comment | This policy paper by the OECD outlines action-oriented principles for building digital public services that are user-focused, resilient, and sustainable. It highlights the importance of cost efficiency by promoting the use of modular, reusable components, open-source solutions, and data-driven decision-making to reduce waste and optimise resource use. The paper underscores how cost-effective design and implementation practices can ensure long-term sustainability and high-quality service delivery. |
| dcat:theme | Technical IoP |
| elap:paGovernance | Common |
| elap:influenceInDPSLifecycle | Desire |
| elap:influenceInDPSAttribute | N/A |