Proposal
The new Information and Communication Technologies have been making citizen participation in several aspects of public life increasingly more accessible, while allowing for public authorities to reach new city management standards. According to the Digital Governance Strategy of the Ministry of Planning, Budget and Management, the application of this technology in public policies is a critical factor for Brazil’s economic and social development. In this sense, the Electronic Government policy works on three essential fronts: with the citizen; enhancing governments internal management; and integrating partners and suppliers.