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Dr Peter John Chen is a lecturer in Politics and Public Policy in the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney.  He is the author of Electronic Engagement: A Guide for Public Sector Managers and a co-author of Electronic Democracy? The Impact of New Communications Technologies on Australian Democracy.  Dr Chen served as the inquiry consultant on the Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into Electronic Democracy (2004-5).  His research focuses on the political use of, and impact of, new technologies.

peterjohnchen's contributions:

Government 2.0: Crossing or Creating Digital Divides?

Dr Peter Chen, of the University of Sydney, asks 'What social contract lies at the heart of Government 2.0?' He argues that the real question for Government 2.0 enthusiasts is how this approach defines the minimum skill set required to be an effective citizen.

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