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Digital Literacy proposal to improve eParticipation in urban marginal areas

Abstract:

Information and communication technologies (ITC) have enabled society to evolve towards electronic participation, promoting inclusive online engagement, global exchange of information on government knowledge and innovative civic technology. However, in Ecuador digital culture is not immersed in the processes of participation and social control, and even more so in marginal-urban areas. In this paper we propose the design of a Digital Literacy Plan, in accordance with the principles pursued by the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council of Ecuador (CPCCS). The main objective is to improve the process of citizen participation, social control and anti-corruption struggle, even in areas far from the urban boundary.