Citizen Participation and Transparency in Local Government:  Do Participation Channels and Policy Making Phases Matter?

Kim, Soonhee; Lee, Joo‐Ho

doi:10.24251/hicss.2017.331

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“…In a study conducted by Bonsón et al (2012), local governments are adopting web 2.0 and social media technologies to increase openness, but they still have a long path to go before they can effectively use these platforms for their own political agenda and encourage citizen to be part in. a practical implication of transparency can be traced to Virginia, For instance, the City of Virginia Beach posts its financial data online to promote stakeholder involvement, raise awareness, and show financial responsibility ( see; Kim & Lee 2017). In all this, one may contend that EP leads to conflict reduction in public policy and boosts transparency among officials.…”

Section: Relationship Between Transparency and E-participationmentioning

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An empirical study juxtaposing the importance of implementing an e-participation model by the government for compliance intention and satisfaction level among Djiboutian generation z

Aden

2023

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This research is among the very few studies seeking a focalized exploration of the impact of e-participation perception on satisfaction and compliance intention among the Djiboutian generation Z. To facilitate the task, our responders, which were encompassed of “n=469”; were requested to share their views about perceived accountability (PA), perceived transparency (PT), perceived quality deliverance (PQD) as well as how perceived sustainably innovative (PSI) their perception was when the current government embraces virtual community participatory platforms (EP). To answer the research objective and analyze the highly complex data, this research performed a structural equation model (SEM) by using Amos software. The finding projected that both perception accountability (PA) and perception transparency (PT) seldom influence compliance intention and have a negative effect, whereas only PT contributes positively to satisfaction among the z generation, thus further highlighting the complex status of compliance. On the other hand, PQD and PSI have a significant positive influence on Djibouti generation z compliance and satisfaction likelihood. It is hoped the empirical evidence of this research will provide the Djiboutian authority that an all-of-society approach incorporated with technology will enhance the government’s quality deliverance, at the same time, shape youth’s perception toward their representative and infuse a sustainable, healthy society based on collective cooperation and social cohesion. Keywords: e-participation adoption, generation z, compliance intention, open government partnership, co-creation, SEM approach Abstrak Penelitian ini adalah salah satu dari sedikit studi yang mencari eksplorasi fokus dampak persepsi e-partisipasi terhadap kepuasan dan niat kepatuhan di antara generasi Z Djibouti. Untuk memfasilitasi tugas, responden kami terdiri dari “n=469”; diminta untuk berbagi pandangan mereka tentang persepsi akuntabilitas (PA), persepsi transparansi (PT), persepsi kualitas pengiriman (PQD) serta bagaimana persepsi inovasi berkelanjutan (PSI) persepsi mereka ketika pemerintah saat ini merangkul platform partisipasi komunitas virtual (EP). Untuk menjawab tujuan penelitian dan menganalisis data yang sangat kompleks, penelitian ini melakukan model persamaan struktural (SEM) dengan menggunakan perangkat lunak Amos. Temuan memproyeksikan bahwa akuntabilitas persepsi (PA) dan transparansi persepsi (PT) jarang memengaruhi niat kepatuhan dan memiliki efek negatif, sedangkan hanya PT yang berkontribusi positif terhadap kepuasan di antara generasi z, ini semakin menyoroti status kepatuhan yang kompleks. Di sisi lain, PQD dan PSI memiliki pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap kepatuhan dan kemungkinan kepuasan Djibouti generation z. Diharapkan bukti empiris dari penelitian ini akan memberikan otoritas Djibouti bahwa pendekatan semua masyarakat yang digabungkan dengan teknologi akan meningkatkan kualitas pemerintah, pada saat yang sama, membentuk persepsi pemuda terhadap perwakilan mereka, dan menanamkan pembangunan yang sehat dan berkelanjutan. masyarakat berdasarkan kerjasama kolektif dan kohesi sosial. Kata kunci: adopsi e-partisipasi, generasi z, kepatuhan niat, kemitraan pemerintah terbuka, co-creation, pendekatan SEM

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Section: Relationship Between Transparency and E-participationmentioning

confidence: 99%

An empirical study juxtaposing the importance of implementing an e-participation model by the government for compliance intention and satisfaction level among Djiboutian generation z

Aden

2023

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“…This is because they are more likely to consider the public's opinions and feedback, leading to more informed and effective decision-making. Kim and Lee (2017) posit that transparent local authorities can encourage citizen participation in decision-making. When citizens are given access to information and opportunities to provide feedback, they are more likely to engage with their local government and provide valuable input.…”

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Malaysian Local Authorities: Are They Transparent?

Mahmud,

Mohd Azhari,

Mohd Aripin

et al. 2023

AFR

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Transparency among the local authorities is crucial as local authorities are expected to perform their stewardship roles to meet the demand of their stakeholders. Due to information asymmetry between the local authorities and citizens, there is a tendency for citizens to have unfavourable perceptions towards local authorities’ activities. Literature suggests that transparent information will mitigate this issue. Thus, the study seeks to investigate the level of transparency of Malaysian local authorities by examining 19 of them covering the periods from 2015 to 2019. Available information from the website and the local authorities annual reports were obtained. Adopting agency theory and stewardship theory, the study suggests that the level of transparency in the form of non-financial information transparency, citizen transparency and transparency easiness among the Malaysian local authorities is regarded to be high. It indicates that the information asymmetry between the local authorities and the stakeholders is generally minimised. However, this study highlights that the transparency level in the form of financial information still needs to be improved, and local authorities should be more transparent in disclosing such information. Besides providing insights into local authorities' transparency, this study is beneficial to local authorities and regulators in establishing policies; and citizens and stakeholders in assessing the transparency level of local authorities. Future research should consider factors that influence transparency among local authorities in Malaysia. A comparison between local authorities should also be made to find the best practices for stimulating transparency in local authorities.

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“…Many authors believe that "transparency" is the proof and base of any government's integrity, citizen empowerment and accountability. Moreover, a high degree of "transparency" can reduce the gap between citizens and their government and enhance the quality of public decisions (Kim and Lee, 2017).…”

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Citizens’ participation in financing national projects (an applied study on the enlargement of the Suez Canal of Egypt)

Zaazou

2020

REPS

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between citizen participation and the level of trust in government’s decisions and policies; as well as examining the impact of disclosure of information on the level of citizens’ engagement with governments’ projects. In addition, testing the real motives behind Egyptian citizens’ participation in financing national projects. The study is applied to the “New Suez Canal,” which was finished in only one year opposing the three years implementation period suggested by some studies. Design/methodology/approach The researcher depended on secondary and primary data as well in working on this paper. She used secondary data gathered from scholars and from domestic and international institutions. Then, she conducted a field study and collected data through distributing 384 Likert Scale questionnaires containing 34 self-administered among respondents to test the following: 1. Citizens perceptions regarding the level of trust in government’s decisions and policies. 2. The impact of citizens’ trust on their willingness to participate in governments’ projects. 3. Is ‘public service motivation’ (PSM) behind citizens’ willingness of participating in national projects. 4. Is the ‘high expected profit of Suez Canal Investment Certificates’ behind citizens participation in national projects. Findings H1 and H2 have been accepted as trust, transparency and citizen participation proved to be important pillars of building a participatory government. Moreover, citizens’ participation in national projects encouraged national and international enterprises to invest in the canal provision. H3 and H4 are accepted and the statistical study revealed dual contradicting results regarding the motive of citizens’ financial participation in the New Suez Canal project. The justification for the contradiction is that right after the 2011 up-rise, Egyptian citizens were overwhelmed with patriot emotions and feelings pushing them to participate in national projects. At the same time this patriot drive was moderated by the “performance-based rewards and citizens” self-interests’ pushed by the Egyptian government (offering a high-interest rate for Suez Canal Certificates at that time). Citizens might be motivated to participate in national projects triggered by many factors: public service drive – patriotism or self-interest. Research limitations/implications The study needs further deeper investigation and empirical pieces of evidence to answer the following questions: would different participatory actions result differently in other circumstances? Do individuals’ levels of PSM vary over time? Besides, the researcher needs to find ways to test PSM against various motives such as self-interest, which needs to be confirmed empirically. Practical implications The author came up with important recommendations for central government and decision-makers in Egypt and is based upon the study’s statistical results. The most important recommendations were: central government and decision-makers should frame a policy designed to promote citizens’ participation in decision-making drawing on the guidelines for civil participation in political decision-making. Decision-makers in the central government should work local and regional authorities to update and improve local and regional regulations concerning the participation of citizens in local public life and promote a culture of democratic participation shared by communities and local authorities. Performance-based rewards (high-interest rate) are moderating the citizens’ public service motivation (PSM – patriot sense) and citizens may be motivated by different factors such as public service drive – patriotism or self-interest. Social implications The study is tackling an important issue, which is civil participation in political decision-making. It is also discussing promoting cultural awareness regarding the importance of democratic participation shared by communities and local authorities. The study came up with certain findings proving Egyptian civil society’s willingness in participating with the government in national projects; believing in its socio-economic benefits. Originality/value Finally, the study is of value, as it could be considered a pilot study representing the outcomes of citizen participation in national projects; in addition, it can be considered as a road map to policymakers. Moreover, the findings provide a set of recommendations and policies for governments and decision-makers to undertake tangible actions to accelerate citizen participation in further projects and decisions and be able to establish a democratic system in developing countries.

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Citizen Participation and Transparency in Local Government: Do Participation Channels and Policy Making Phases Matter?

Cited by 15 publications

References 20 publications

An empirical study juxtaposing the importance of implementing an e-participation model by the government for compliance intention and satisfaction level among Djiboutian generation z

An empirical study juxtaposing the importance of implementing an e-participation model by the government for compliance intention and satisfaction level among Djiboutian generation z

Malaysian Local Authorities: Are They Transparent?

Citizens’ participation in financing national projects (an applied study on the enlargement of the Suez Canal of Egypt)

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