The World e-Democracy Forum becomes World e-Gov Forum

Since its first edition in spring 2000, hundreds of politicians, public and private decision makers, intellectuals, webusers over 70 nationalities gathered at the World e-Democracy Forum in Issy-les-Moulineaux (Paris, France) and discussed issues related to the impact of ICT in public life. Other similar conferences are now organized in Vienna, Berlin, New York, London or Barcelona. All are inspired by the model established by Mayor Santini in Issy-les-Moulineaux. The World e-Democracy Forum is changing its name to become the World e-Gov Forum and have for ambition to be the hub of an annual debate on e-Government tools. Next edition will be held on October 13-15, 2010. 

According to Pierre-Marie Vidal, Director of the French magazine "Acteurs Publics", "in less than 10 years, the organization of public services and more generally e-Governance has changed for the user. The development of e-gouvernance is unavoidable. We will see three revolutions: more transparency in public management, more interactivity between citizens and those who govern and, of course, always more citizen participation in public debate."

The 1st edition of the World e-Gov Forum, whose innovative format is a world first, will take place on 13, 14 and October 15, 2010. The program will be announced in May 2010.

About Acteurs publics.  Each month, the magazine decrypts and analysis the heart of the state, corridors of power, along with those who act in the public sector. The magazine also organizes public meetings on the Modernization of State and Territories personals Durables. The acquisition of the World e-Gov Forum by Acteurs publics confirms the group's strategy to develop events with high added value.