Rethinking collaborative practices in urban processes in Algeria
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https://doi.org/10.12775/bgss-2025-0036Keywords
urban studies, technocratic culture, e-participation, cyberdemocracy, digital democracy, AlgeriaAbstract
This article presents new strategies to address disparities in urban planning in Algeria, aiming to advance towards a more sustainable urbanism characterised by cooperative, consultative and transparent practices. It highlights the crucial role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in transitioning from a deeply rooted technocratic culture since independence to a more comprehensive and interdisciplinary culture.
This research explores the imperative for a change in practices and the importance of experimentation. It underscores the impact of urban information culture on citizen participation in urban initiatives. The article also addresses the concept of cyber-democracy and the role of ICT in enhancing civic engagement in the urban decision-making process.
Through a qualitative approach, the focus is on developing information-culture skills among citizens and introducing cyber-democracy as a catalyst for transformative governance.
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