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7.1 Based on primary experimentation and secondary research,
a few generic models (http://www.digital governance.org),
which have emerged and are being practiced, have been
identified, on the basis of: emergence of knowledge societies and
knowledge networkers, role of information in governance process,
and link between ICT and governance, are as follows: -
Broadcasting / Wider-Dissemination Model: National and Local
Governments in developing countries need to aggressively adopt
this model if they want to enhance participation of citizens in
the governance processes.
Critical Flow Model: Different organizations can use it
differently depending on the aspect of governance they want to
address. By focusing on the critical aspect of information and
locating its likeable users, the model corrects information
failure, raising awareness about the bad governance practices,
and acts as a hindrance to bad governance practices.
Comparative Analysis Model: Developing countries could very
effectively use this comparative model as ICT opens their
access to the global and local knowledge products at a relatively
low-cost. The model however becomes ineffective in absence of
a strong civil society interest and public memory that is
essential to force decision-makers to improve existing
governance practices.
E-Advocacy/ Lobbying and Pressure Group Model: The model
enhances the scope of participation of individuals and
communities in debates, which affect them and help them, build
a global alliance.
Interactive-Service Model: The potential of ICT for the
governance is fully leveraged in this model and leads and can
bring lead to greater objectivity and transparency in decisionmaking
processes. This Model facilitates establishing
decentralised forms of governance (G2C2G or G4C4G).
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