Tag: Eddie Copeland

Could virtual reality improve civic engagement in policy making?

Could virtual reality improve civic engagement in policy making?

The General Election in 2015 still saw a large body of British citizens opting not to participate in the formal political process, with political disengagement a major problem that policy-makers will need to overcome. But what role could digital technology, and in particular ‘virtual reality’, have in fostering an improved level of political and citizen […]

Where do the main parties stand on Digital Government?

Where do the main parties stand on Digital Government?

All of the main parties have, at least on paper, a commitment to increasing the role of digital technology in Government and in the running of our public services, with progress made since 2010 in expanding its use in these regards. Eddie Copeland looks at the prospects for after the May General Election, arguing that […]