Welcome

Welcome to the web site of the "Second International Conference on eGovernment and eGovernance" of TURKSAT (Turksat Satellite Communication Cable TV and Operation Inc.) organized by SoSReS (Social Sciences Research Society).  This major international event will be held in Antalya, Turkey between 11-12 March 2010.

Description and Aim

eGovernment  refers to the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to provide public goods and services to citizens. eGovernment involves simplifying and conducting processes relating to information, communications and transactions within and between governmental institutions, the public at large, and companies, by utilizinginformation and communication technologies (ICTs).

eGovernance is generally considered as a wider concept than eGovernment, since it can bring about a change in the way how citizens relate to governments and to each other. The objective eGovernance is to engage, enable and empower the citizen. eParticipation, eVoting, eTransparency, eAccountability are some of the dimensions eGovernance.

Who Should Attend

International Conference on eGovernment & eGovernance (ICEGEG) aims to provide a platform to leaders, bureaucrats, technocrats, researchers, practitioners and academics across the globe to present and discuss on their research findings, experiences, strategies, policies, technologies, case studies and best practices in the field of eGovernment and eGovernance. The conference provides an opportunity for all stakeholders to come together to gain an understanding of real-world eGovernment and eGovernance issues and to discuss ways to put research into practice.