In recent years, use of social media and digital mobilisation by civil society has emerged as a powerful form of pressure politics. Examine its impact on policymaking and democratic accountability. (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
With over 500 million active social media users, pressure groups have realised and are utilising the potential of digital mobilisation.
Powerful form of pressure politics:
Impact on policy making & democratic accountability:
Challenges:
Thus, use must realise that digital media is a double-edged sword thus must be used responsibly.
Conclusion
Impact on policy making & democratic accountability: - Greater reach thus allows wider stakeholder consultation - Highlight policy lounge through audio-video forms - Questioning inaction through digital shares - Wider public trusting of digital conduct Thus, use must realise that digital media is a double-edged sword thus must be used responsibly.
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Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders
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