Objectives of the European eParticipation study

* To identify the legitimate and appropriate roles of eParticipation at European level and the barriers to adoption. * To map the state of play of eParticipation in the EU and Member States (where this has European relevance). * To support dialogue and networking on eParticipation between the European Commission and key stakeholders at local, regional, national and EU level. * To explore the scope for broader diffusion of eParticipation in the EU, via demonstration of good practices and ways of adopting them. * To make recommendations for EU level actions in the field of eParticipation.