Civic technology for citizen participation. The case of Codeando México

Authors

  • Martí­n-Adalberto Tena-Espinoza-de-los-Monteros El profesional de la información
  • José-Antonio Merlo-Vega

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3145/epi.2017.ene.12

Keywords:

Technologies, Civic technology, Civic innovation, Citizen empowerment, Citizen participation, Civic communities, Citizen organizations, Codeando México, México.

Abstract

A case study is presented that exemplifies the civic appropriation of TIC as mechanisms for citizen participation. The civic innovations implemented in Mexico by the civil organization Codeando México are described. Finally, we reflect on the value and impact of technologies as a means of citizen participation.

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Published

2017-01-04

How to Cite

Tena-Espinoza-de-los-Monteros, M.-A., & Merlo-Vega, J.-A. (2017). Civic technology for citizen participation. The case of Codeando México. Profesional De La información, 26(1), 114–124. https://doi.org/10.3145/epi.2017.ene.12