Gov 2.0 Websites

Gov 2.0: Government Leveraging the Power of Web 2.0 Tools to Connect

Mediasphere has developed expertise, experience and a software platform to assist governments with the planning and implementing of Gov 2.0 projects.

Gov 2.0 relates to the adoption of Web 2.0 by the public sector to make government information more accessible while promoting community collaboration.

Mediasphere has designed and implemented a range of significant government projects that encourage collaboration and public involvement in policy making while empowering the citizens to contribute with their interaction.

Benefits of Gov 2.0 Projects

Gov 2.0 presents two significant opportunities to government departments. An effective Gov 2.0 portal can:

Increase the openness of government with information more accessible to promote transparency, innovation and understanding
Encourage the public to access the government information, knowledge and resources in a collaborative and responsive environment

If implemented appropriately, a dynamic Gov 2.0 website can make:

Government information more accessible and usable
Government more inclusive, consultative and transparent
Government more receptive to leveraging online technologies to foster community involvement

A well planned and supported Gov 2.0 web project can promote collaboration, innovation and information-sharing across agencies. The project can add new efficiencies, real-time data feeds, new opportunities and transparency in government.

How We Can Help

Mediasphere has established an innovative Gov 2.0 Content Management System that is built on open standards and features a range of inbuilt Web 2.0 communication and collaboration tools. In addition it has inbuilt integration with social networks and provides a two-way information stream across networks.

In addition to the platform and hosting environment, our team has developed the expertise to research, plan and provide consultancy as to the most appropriate solution to deliver on your public sector outcomes. The team can also assist in addressing issues such as privacy, use of external open source networks in your Gov 2.0 portals, inappropriate content management, hosted applications, accessibility and more.

Contact Mediasphere for more information.

Some Useful Gov 2.0 links

Government 2.0 Taskforce: http://gov2.net.au/

Google Gov 2.0 Groups: http://groups.google.com.au/group/gov20canberra

Connect with USA.Gov: http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Multimedia.shtml

Government 2.0 Wiki: http://government20bestpractices.pbworks.com/

Gov 2.0 Linkedin Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=2217775&report%2Esuccess=r3Tayp0nRRro3Er8iWS8vO-u_mFd11ndGIOEdAI27ES3KgpplepkOcIgotS3mJWzXqb2u21wqjDJwM