Aug-20-13 By IdeaConnection
In cafes, bars, restaurants and living rooms in towns and cities all over the world we bemoan the political classes and systems of governments. We blame them for many of the difficulties that befall society.
Whether or not they are to blame or how much is hugely debatable, but one thing is clear as the Government Executive magazine points out in a recent article – more than ever before the public are involving themselves in local, regional and federal government.
Thanks to open innovation and crowdsourcing, citizens are having their say and providing novel solutions to improve our lot.