Active citizenship, a social contract, Islam and democracy in Egypt: A protester waving the Egyptian Flag in Tahrir Square, Cairo. Jonathan Rashad/FlickrThe Arab Spring that swept across North Africa in 2011 brought the promise of democracy within reach of millions of Egyptians. But seven years later this promise hasn’t been fulfilled. That fledgling democracy is now akin to a … [Read more...] about Active citizenship, a social contract, Islam and democracy in Egypt | The Conversation
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Technology can boost active citizenship – if it’s chosen well | The Conversation
Technology can boost active citizenship – if it's chosen well: However powerful technologies may seem, choices are made by people – not the machines they invent. Legnan Koula/EPACivic technology initiatives are on the rise. They are using new information and communication technologies to improve transparency, accountability and governance – faster and more cheaply than before. … [Read more...] about Technology can boost active citizenship – if it’s chosen well | The Conversation
