The administration of India’s Prime Minister Narenda Modi has decided to support startups that show interest in developing e-voting machines. This initiative is part of a government plan to encourage startups in India, and it was directly approved by the Cabinet
The Internet is practically vital for every task in modern society. This technology is used for the search of information, accessing public services, and locating polling stations.
A recent poll conducted by the Centre of Political Research at Science Po in Paris (CEVIPOF) states that only 37 % of citizens feel a sense of affiliation with their public bodies, such as the Executive branch or the National
The Bulgarian Parliament approved the creation of a state agency for the regulation of electronic voting. The Electronic Government Agency will be tasked with implementing electoral technology projects and the coordination of national policies which adhere to the best practices
The Students Union election at the Federal University of Technology in Akure, Nigeria, took a new dimension this year with the adoption of an e-voting system.
Social networks have allowed citizens to become activists and increase their political participation. Nowadays, candidates have great incentives to engage voters online, and induce them become active campaigners in social media.