This edited book is the first of its kind to systematically address the intersection of e-democracy and European politics. It contributes to an improved understanding of the role that new media technologies play in European politics and the potential impact that Internet-based political participation processes may have on modern-day representative democracy in Europe. A unique, holistic approach is taken to examine e-democracy's current state and prospects in Europe from three, partially overlapping and interlocking perspectives: e-public, e-participation and e-voting. The authors provide both theory-inspired reflections on e-democracy's contribution to the formation of the European public sphere, as well as rich empirical analyses of contemporary e-participation phenomena such as the European Citizens' Initiative or e-voting practices in Estonia. Based on the presented findings, the concluding chapter combines a prospective outlook with recommendations for future paths towards meaningful integration of e-democracy in European politics and governance.

This open access book explores the relevance of the concept of technology assessment (TA) on an international and global level. Technologies play a key role in addressing global challenges such as climate change, population aging, digitization, and health. At the same time, their use increases the need for coordinated action and governance at the global level in the field of science, technology and innovation (STI). Featuring case studies on STI fields such as energy, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and health technology, as well as TA activities at the national and international levels, this book reflects on the challenges and opportunities of global technology governance. It also provides an in-depth discussion of current governmental STI cultures and systems, societal expectations, and the policy priorities needed to achieve coordinated and effective STI intervention in policymaking and public debate at the global level. Lastly, the book promotes the establishment of a forum for a truly global dialogue of TA practitioners, fostering the articulation of their needs, knowledge and perspectives.

This open access book explores how digital tools and social media technologies can contribute to better participation and involvement of EU citizens in European politics. By analyzing selected representative e-participation projects at the local, national and European governmental levels, it identifies the preconditions, best practices and shortcomings of e-participation practices in connection with EU decision-making procedures and institutions. The book features case studies on parliamentary monitoring, e-voting practices, and e-publics, and offers recommendations for improving the integration of e-democracy in European politics and governance. Accordingly, it will appeal to scholars as well as practitioners interested in identifying suitable e-participation tools for European institutions and thus helps to reduce the EU's current democratic deficit. This book is a continuation of the book "Electronic Democracy in Europe" published by Springer.

This open access book explores how digital tools and social media technologies can contribute to better participation and involvement of EU citizens in European politics. By analyzing selected representative e-participation projects at the local, national and European governmental levels, it identifies the preconditions, best practices and shortcomings of e-participation practices in connection with EU decision-making procedures and institutions. The book features case studies on parliamentary monitoring, e-voting practices, and e-publics, and offers recommendations for improving the integration of e-democracy in European politics and governance. Accordingly, it will appeal to scholars as well as practitioners interested in identifying suitable e-participation tools for European institutions and thus helps to reduce the EU's current democratic deficit. This book is a continuation of the book "Electronic Democracy in Europe" published by Springer.

This edited book is the first of its kind to systematically address the intersection of e-democracy and European politics. It contributes to an improved understanding of the role that new media technologies play in European politics and the potential impact that Internet-based political participation processes may have on modern-day representative democracy in Europe. A unique, holistic approach is taken to examine e-democracy's current state and prospects in Europe from three, partially overlapping and interlocking perspectives: e-public, e-participation and e-voting. The authors provide both theory-inspired reflections on e-democracy's contribution to the formation of the European public sphere, as well as rich empirical analyses of contemporary e-participation phenomena such as the European Citizens' Initiative or e-voting practices in Estonia. Based on the presented findings, the concluding chapter combines a prospective outlook with recommendations for future paths towards meaningful integration of e-democracy in European politics and governance.

This open access book explores the relevance of the concept of technology assessment (TA) on an international and global level. Technologies play a key role in addressing global challenges such as climate change, population aging, digitization, and health. At the same time, their use increases the need for coordinated action and governance at the global level in the field of science, technology and innovation (STI). Featuring case studies on STI fields such as energy, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and health technology, as well as TA activities at the national and international levels, this book reflects on the challenges and opportunities of global technology governance. It also provides an in-depth discussion of current governmental STI cultures and systems, societal expectations, and the policy priorities needed to achieve coordinated and effective STI intervention in policymaking and public debate at the global level. Lastly, the book promotes the establishment of a forum for a truly global dialogue of TA practitioners, fostering the articulation of their needs, knowledge and perspectives.

Diplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 2001 im Fachbereich BWL - Controlling, Note: 2,3, Universitat Hohenheim (Lehrstuhl Personal und Organisation), Sprache: Deutsch, Anmerkungen: in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Fraunhofer Institut fur Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung Stuttgart, Abstract: Unternehmenskooperationen sind seit langerer Zeit aus dem Wirtschaftsleben nicht mehr wegzudenken. Spatestens seit Anfang der achtziger Jahre nimmt die Bedeutung dieses strategischen Instruments zur Sicherung und Verbesserung der eigenen Wettbewerbssituation stetig zu.1 Speziell strategische Allianzen verzeichnen nach Untersuchungen verschiedener Autoren hohe Zuwachsraten. So zahlt Hammes nach einer Inhaltsanalyse des "Handelsblattes" 1983 nur 59 strategische Allianzen, 1989 schon 388.2 Weitere Untersuchungen stammen vom INSEAD, das eine beschleunigte Bewegung in Richtung strategischer Allianzen vor allem seit 1984 feststellt3, sowie vom IRI, welches in seinen jahrlichen Angaben zu den Planen und Absichten der technologieorientierten US-amerikanischen Unternehmen mitteilt, dass 45% bis 49% der antwortenden Unternehmen beabsichtigen, ihre Allianzaktivitaten auszuweiten.4 Hinsichtlich der bevorzugten Kooperationsfelder strategischer Allianzen macht Hammes die drei Bereiche Marketing, Produktion und FuE aus, wobei die Anzahl der einbezogenen Funktionsbereiche meist auf einen einzigen beschrankt ist. Auch bei der INSEAD-Analyse nimmt der FuE-Bereich kontinuierlich eine fuhrende Rolle ein. Lewiszeigt in seiner Analyse auf, dass der Anteil naturwissenschaftlich-technischer Artikel der Welt, die aus einer (wie auch immer gearteten) Kooperation stammen schon seit den fruhen siebziger Jahren standig anwachst.5