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E-democracy is hard form a political and social point of view rather than a technical one: visibility and impact is posed against risk of government high jacking and legitimacy problems, discusses Simon and Matej Delakorda.

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Central and Eastern European Citizens Network
Citizens Participation University 2010,
July 23, Kunbábony

Overview on framework of CP in Europe

This talk is focused on the relationship between professional intervention – development or organizing - and the overall significance of participation.  It also introduces the individual, community and political levels of participation. 

A look from Central and Eastern Europe

Chuck Hirt - Director of Central and Eastern European Citizens Network 

Twentieth anniversary

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the change from socialism to a democratic system in Central and Eastern Europe.  This change came with great hopes, enthusiasm and energy.   Today the reality is marked more by words such as fatigue, frustration and lack of trust.  Many find themselves disappointed by the changes and unsure how to maneuver in this new environment.  There of course is a basic struggle to survive.  There are some being left behind in all these changes.  Citizens are certainly in this category. 

A look from Citizens in Central and Eastern Europe

Chuck Hirt - Director of Central and Eastern European Citizens Network 

Twentieth anniversary

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the change from socialism to a democratic system in Central and Eastern Europe.  The last couple of months have been filled with considerable reflections in the region.  The change came with great hopes, enthusiasm and energy.   Today the reality is marked more by words such as fatigue, frustration and lack of trust.  Many find themselves disappointed by the changes and unsure how to maneuver in this new environment.  There are some being left behind in all these changes.  Citizens are certainly in this category.