Monthly Archives: November 2008

Delib powers American ‘unique experiment in 21st century democracy’

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Gez Smith

We’re just in the process of wrapping up the exciting online dialogue project that we’ve been working on with the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) in the USA, http://www.thenationaldialogue.org/healthit. This has been a great project for many reasons, not … Continue reading →

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Scream if you wanna get on TV

Posted on November 14, 2008 by ChrisQ

I had the joy of being in Washington for election night – so got to experience the giant Obama love-in that spontaneously gathered outside the Whitehouse after the California results came through.  The Whitehouse celebrations were a kinda mix between a Take That concert – crowds of adoring fans screaming uncontrollably – and a football match – with choruses of chants.

The chants and screams seemed largely dictated by the presence… Continue reading →

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The Care and Support debate launches vote phase

Posted on November 14, 2008 by ChrisQ

Yesterday we launched the “vote phase” of the Department of Health’s Care and Support debate – aimed at getting the general public to have their say on the issue by voting on various key issues. We’re excited about this new … Continue reading →

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Delib sponsors and exhibits at the Headstar E-Democracy Conference 08

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Gez Smith

A quick note to all those heading to the bright lights of London, Tuesday, 11th November to the Headstar E-Democracy Conference 08, that a full Delib contingent will be present, and happy to discuss all things e-consultation and online opinion … Continue reading →

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Welcome back to Budget Simulator!

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Gez Smith

This is just a quick post to welcome back some Councils who have renewed their Budget Simulator licenses in the last few weeks.

A tip of the hat to Oldham, Maidstone, Slough, and Suffolk Coastal, who have once again recognised the importance of online outreach and engagement on budgetary issues. Not only does the Budget Simulator use an engaging format for making budget allocation more accessible, but it educates… Continue reading →

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The Twitter Election

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Gez Smith

Can’t let this morning pass without a quick blog really. Lots has been said already about the role of the internet in the US election over the last year or two, and being politically neutral it’s not really our bag … Continue reading →

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