Evaluation and accountability
/Remember that your first experience with digital participation will inevitably be opportunities for learning.
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Guide to Digital Participation Platforms
When to Use Them, How to Choose & Tips for Maximum Results
When to Use Them, How to Choose & Tips for Maximum Results
Cybersecurity
/Local governments have been on the receiving end of cyberattacks, especially ransomware, at alarming rates in the past few years.
Read MoreModerating a civil discussion
/Conversations can take many forms on digital participation platforms.
Read MoreUser support
/Helping participants use a platform can require a significant time commitment.
Read MoreSpotlight: Have fun trying out participants' suggestions
/A particular suggestion is implemented in a trial run, then the results are shared for discussion on the digital platform.
Read MoreSpotlight: Not just for governments
/Digital participation platforms also are useful for organizations outside the government.
Read MoreSpotlight: Don't be afraid to advertise
/Online ads can help you reach large numbers of people affordably, and can be tailored to reach different audiences.
Read MoreOutreach and participation
/After a commitment to opening up decision-making, outreach and community-building are probably the most important factors in a successful participation process.
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