Federal Times Features New Op-Ed from Partnet CEO
June 22, 2009
Federal Times--a weekly news publication with over 130,00 readers, including 5,000 senior government executives--has released a new editorial column by Partnet CEO, Don Brown, Ph.D. In this op-ed, Dr. Brown discusses the emerging political-Web 2.0 landscape--specifically, how new social networking tools and appplications are increasingly used to facilitate and implement collaborative initiatives within government.
Dr. Brown emphasizes the importance for government to "harness the power and benefits" of Web 2.0 technology and ensure it's ongoing productivity and viability within the public sector.
During the presidential campaign, Barack Obama leveraged innovative technology to help spread his campaign message, to help register voters, and as a tool for online donations. Last September, this technology focus paid off when Obama pulled in $150 million in a single month--shattering all previous fundraising records. The question now: What does Web 2.0 mean for democracy?
Web 2.0 at its root implies user contribution and collaboration--two-way communication as opposed to one-way messaging. The challenge in the public sector is to ensure the exchange of ideas remains productive and viable, instead of complaint-ridden and harassing. Read more . . .
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