Resource Centre
International Centre of Excellence in Local eDemocracy (ICELE)
Last updated:
23/05/07
Summary/Overview:
The International Centre of Excellence in Local eDemocracy (ICELE) is a government backed centre set up in 2006. It aims to “create a central trusted showcase for innovations in technology and the uses of technology that facilitate e-participation, e-democracy and e-inclusion.” technology developments within.The site features many case studies, both from the UK and overseas and covering developments in the local government, private and open source sectors.
As ICELE is a relatively new organisation,their website is not yet fully developed, but the structure of the site look promising in terms of providing a comprehensive and targeted international resource and information centre on local eDemocracy.
Website:
Type of organisation:
Public Sector
Policy Area:
Education, Democratic / Electoral Renewal, Crime & Justice, Environment, Planning & Transport, Neighbourhoods, International Development, Voluntary Sector, Health & Well-being, Science / Technology, Community Development, Community Cohesion / race equality, Culture & Sport, Rural, General
What does it do?:
Advisory Service, Advocacy, Network, Research
Target Group:
Service Users, Those working in Local Authorities
Geographical Area Covered:
UK
Date Founded:
2006
How is it funded?:
Public Funding
Size- Staff:
8 staff
Contact Details:
Lichfield District Council, Frog Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS12 6YY
01543 308781
icele@lichfielddc.gov.uk
