Language and Media Dictionary of Key Terms (April 2016) Martin Montgomery

electronic commons media n. => information commons. sj

electronic democracy media n. the use of communications and information platforms and technologies for political purposes in democratic sectors of local communities, regions or states, nations, or global political processes. Citizens, the media, political organizations, elected representatives, and governments may engage in e-democracy strategies and processes. It can involve the use of the internet as a campaigning tool, the issue of transparent access to information online, and open social forums that connect policy-makers and citizens. SJ