SUMMARY
Jun (population 3,700), a small town in southern Spain, is conducting a remarkable experiment in participatory democracy through the innovative use of social networks. Mayor José Antonio Rodriguez Salas is convinced that new technologies can solve problems and enable society to move forward. As a result, Twitter has become the main channel of communication between local authorities and residents.
Keywords: public communication, participatory democracy, empowerment, governance, innovation, social networks, accountability, transparency, Twitter, Jun, Spain.
Illustration: Ayuntamiento Jun (c)
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