CEE e|Dem and e|Gov Days 2016

The main theme of the CEE eGov & eDem Days 2016 in Budapest is to explore how ICT can act as an enabler for multi-level governance models for a transparent and open policy-making process allowing for the complexities of multi-tier territorial entities. How can ICT (better) support a chosen multi-level arrangement of government functions? And how does ICT change the optimal allocation of administrative functions to levels of government; does it in some cases act as an enabler for a better allocation? Within the EU, this new model of engagement and participation can help overcome the wide-spread distance between citizens and the Union as well as the general feeling of disenchantment with politics among citizens. The conference is dedicated to discussing these topics and to providing possible solutions with a special focus on the Danube Region and its specific challenges. Beyond the general theme papers are presented in all areas of applying ICT to the Public Sector all over Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. The authors are a blend of academics and practitioners from public administration, who provide a state-of-the-art discussion at the interface between governance and ICT.