This study adds to the debate on the contribution of digital Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) towards the improvement of local governance.Sub-Saharan Africa has been identified as a region where the achievement of development goals is hampered by a high degree of government...

"This book focuses on the new technological era as an innovative way to initiate democratic dialogue, but one that can also endangers individual rights to freedom, privacy, and autonomy"--Provided by publisher.

This case study investigates under which conditions ICTs can play a role in fostering the empowerment of rural communities to fully participate in the decision-making processes of local governments. The analysis using empirical evidence from rural communities in Bolivia focuses hereby on the...