This interesting item comes from Esri Down-Under regarding the State of Gov2.0… The results of Esri Australia’s Gov 2.0 Benchmark Study are in and according to Australia’s local governments, Gov 2.0 is here to stay… and GIS will play a key role in enabling the concept.
The Benchmark Study, which surveyed councils from around Australia on their GIS habits, had a resounding consensus that GIS is a key ingredient when bringing the concepts of community engagement, transparency and government accountability to fruition. Will GIS play a critical role in the future of Gov 2.0?” the study probed participants. See more details and request results of the study HERE