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== Time (***) == | == Time (***) == | ||
| − | What are the time savings in using | + | What are the time savings in using e-Technology? |
| − | How long should | + | How long should an online consultation last? |
== Cost (**) == | == Cost (**) == | ||
| + | Lack of resources is a big concern for groups in entering any consulations. How much will it cost in terms of finance, personnel, expertise? | ||
== Engagement (***) == | == Engagement (***) == | ||
| + | What level of engagement does consulation constitute in terms of the overall policy-making process? | ||
| + | What is the best way to engagement with government in consulation without leaving my organisation open to accusations of co-option? | ||
| + | Can e-technology make it easier for me to keep my own network of members informed on relevant issues/ | ||
== Case studies (***) == | == Case studies (***) == | ||
| + | Where could I find examples of where e-consultation has been used in different ways? | ||
== Participation (***) == | == Participation (***) == | ||
| + | Is it possible to identify the degree or type of participation that I will have when I'm engaging in consultation? Should I expect to directly influence outcomes from the process? Can E-technology make the process more accountable and transparent for me? Can E-technology make participation in consultation easier to access? | ||
== Skills (***) == | == Skills (***) == | ||
| + | What skills do I need in order to engage in e-consultation?Where can I get training? | ||
== Usability (**) == | == Usability (**) == | ||
| + | Are technologies and software difficult to use? Will I need to have expertise of computers, etc. before I can engage in E-consultation? Where can I get easy to follow instructions on how to use the technologies? Where can I get a glossary of the technical terms involved? | ||
== Results (***) == | == Results (***) == | ||
| + | Will it be easy for me to be able to report back to my members on the outcomes/results of engagement in an e-consultation? | ||
== Benefits (*) == | == Benefits (*) == | ||
| + | What are the benefits to my organisation in using e-technology? | ||
== What is e-consultation (***) == | == What is e-consultation (***) == | ||
| + | In the interests of transparency and accountability, it is important that the people I represent are clear on what they can expect when they enter into public consultation processes. What exactly is 'consultation' and 'E-consultation'? What is the difference between the two? | ||
== Resources () == | == Resources () == | ||
| + | The issue of resources is critical NGOs - particularly smaller groups. Is using or entering into e-consultation resource-intensive? | ||
== Relationships (***) == | == Relationships (***) == | ||
| + | In terms of transnparency and accountability, it is important that the relationships between consulter, facilitator and consultee are carefully defined. Where can I get such information? | ||
== FAQ (***) == | == FAQ (***) == | ||
| + | There are a number of issues - including an explanation of some of the technical terms used in consultation and E-consultation - that I will need to know. Where can I get information on these issues? | ||
== Promotion (**) == | == Promotion (**) == | ||
| + | Where can I find advice on the best way to promote or publicise a consultation that I want my members to participate in? | ||
== Why e-consultation (**) == | == Why e-consultation (**) == | ||
| + | What are the benefits to me in using E-consultation and E-technology? | ||
== Guidelines (***) == | == Guidelines (***) == | ||
| + | Public consultation can be a contentious business, paticularly on issues of trust/transparency/accountibility, between the consulter and the consultee. Is it possible to access a 'best practice' guide that outlines what my orgnaisation can expect/demand from the consultation process, as well as its outcomes? | ||
== Translation (**) == | == Translation (**) == | ||
| + | Is it possible for me - with little technical knowledge - to match the appropriate technologies with the kind of consultation I am engaging in? | ||
== Stages (*) == | == Stages (*) == | ||
| + | Would it be possible for me to know where exactly in the policy-making process my involvement will take place? Is it at the agenda setting, formulation, or implementation stage? | ||
== Security (*) == | == Security (*) == | ||
| + | Consultation can involve the divulging of sensitive information? What can be done to ensure that information is secure when e-technology is being used? | ||
== Process change (**) == | == Process change (**) == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:03, 23 November 2006
Time (***)
What are the time savings in using e-Technology? How long should an online consultation last?
Cost (**)
Lack of resources is a big concern for groups in entering any consulations. How much will it cost in terms of finance, personnel, expertise?
Engagement (***)
What level of engagement does consulation constitute in terms of the overall policy-making process? What is the best way to engagement with government in consulation without leaving my organisation open to accusations of co-option? Can e-technology make it easier for me to keep my own network of members informed on relevant issues/
Case studies (***)
Where could I find examples of where e-consultation has been used in different ways?
Participation (***)
Is it possible to identify the degree or type of participation that I will have when I'm engaging in consultation? Should I expect to directly influence outcomes from the process? Can E-technology make the process more accountable and transparent for me? Can E-technology make participation in consultation easier to access?
Skills (***)
What skills do I need in order to engage in e-consultation?Where can I get training?
Usability (**)
Are technologies and software difficult to use? Will I need to have expertise of computers, etc. before I can engage in E-consultation? Where can I get easy to follow instructions on how to use the technologies? Where can I get a glossary of the technical terms involved?
Results (***)
Will it be easy for me to be able to report back to my members on the outcomes/results of engagement in an e-consultation?
Benefits (*)
What are the benefits to my organisation in using e-technology?
What is e-consultation (***)
In the interests of transparency and accountability, it is important that the people I represent are clear on what they can expect when they enter into public consultation processes. What exactly is 'consultation' and 'E-consultation'? What is the difference between the two?
Resources ()
The issue of resources is critical NGOs - particularly smaller groups. Is using or entering into e-consultation resource-intensive?
Relationships (***)
In terms of transnparency and accountability, it is important that the relationships between consulter, facilitator and consultee are carefully defined. Where can I get such information?
FAQ (***)
There are a number of issues - including an explanation of some of the technical terms used in consultation and E-consultation - that I will need to know. Where can I get information on these issues?
Promotion (**)
Where can I find advice on the best way to promote or publicise a consultation that I want my members to participate in?
Why e-consultation (**)
What are the benefits to me in using E-consultation and E-technology?
Guidelines (***)
Public consultation can be a contentious business, paticularly on issues of trust/transparency/accountibility, between the consulter and the consultee. Is it possible to access a 'best practice' guide that outlines what my orgnaisation can expect/demand from the consultation process, as well as its outcomes?
Translation (**)
Is it possible for me - with little technical knowledge - to match the appropriate technologies with the kind of consultation I am engaging in?
Stages (*)
Would it be possible for me to know where exactly in the policy-making process my involvement will take place? Is it at the agenda setting, formulation, or implementation stage?
Security (*)
Consultation can involve the divulging of sensitive information? What can be done to ensure that information is secure when e-technology is being used?
