This article describes the development and use of e-democracy in a housing area in a Swedish\nmunicipality over more than a five-year period. The impact of the on-going dialogue between\nselectors and selected representatives using an ICT-artifact (Information and Communication\nTechnology) is studied in particular. The perspectives of this research are threefold: How\nshould (i) social, (ii) pedagogical and (iii) technical components be organized to develop,\nuphold or vitalize a social and learning context with ICT-supported dialogue and discussion\nbetween ordinary participants/members and their representatives? The findings of this article\nmainly consist of pitfalls and success factors which may influence the development and use of\ne-democracy on a medium sized societal level. Two important preconditions for a successful\ndevelopment are that the whole implementation (democratization) process is well known for\nthe involved parties, and that there is a contract established that regulates the actions of the\nkey actors and other participants.
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