58th ICA Conference
ICA Conference Events
Emerging Leaders 2022

Combating Misinformation: An Ecosystem in Co-creation

Combating Misinformation: An Ecosystem in Co-creation
Today’s large flows of information create new challenges for government administrations. Digital disruption through misinformation, the main challenges and potential solutions for governments and citizens are examined in this report by ICA, eGovlab of Stockholm University, the Open University in UK and the OECD.

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OECD and ICA bringing knowledge and experience through dialogue

isaOver 40 participants from 23 countries took part in the webinar themed “Delivering an Improved Citizen Experience through User-Driven Design Approaches.”

It was a great and fruitful opportunity for exchange of views and practices.

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Accommodation & Visitor Information

Travelling to Singapore

For the latest information on entry criteria, be sure to check with the official authorities’ website.

Leaving the Airport

You can find out about all your options at the official airport website.

Hotel

The organization of the 56th ICA Conference has made booking arrangements at discounted rates with JEN Singapore OrchardGateway , located at Orchard Gateway and Ibis on Bencoolen at Bugis. Following, registration the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. will provide you with additional information and booking codes.

Medical/Emergency Contacts

For Police Emergencies you must dial 999 and for Medical/Fire Emergencies you must dial 995. For more information, please visit the official website.

A Bit about the Weather

Singapore is situated near the equator and has a typically tropical climate, with abundant rainfall, high and uniform temperatures, and high humidity all year round. Many of its climate variables, such as temperature and relative humidity, do not show large month-to-month variation. (Source: Meteorogical Service of Singapore) You can find the latest weather updates here.

Travelling to Singapore: An Informal Guide

For some inside tips on travelling to Singapore, be sure to visit this excellent blog from one of ICA's own!

 

Digital Democracy Agenda

OECD – ICA Collaboration

Wednesday June 9th, 2021



“Digital Democracy”
AGENDA
   
14:00 - 14:10 CET

Opening & Welcome

Vasilis Koulolias, ICA Chair, Director of eGovlab | Sweden

Frank Leyman, Head International Relations, BOSA - Digital Transformation Office | Belgium



14:10 - 14:30 CET

Keynote

Designing Meaningful Crowdsourced Policymaking Processes and Technologies

Tania Aitamurto, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication, University of Illinois at Chicago | USA



14:30 - 15:10 CET

Special Presentations

OECD: Innovative Citizen Participation Network (ICPN)

Claudia Chwalisz, ICPN Lead | OECD

EUROPEAN COMMISSION: "Conference on the Future of Europe"- Citizen Consultation Digital Platform

Steffen Schulz, Directorate-General for Communication, Citizens’ Dialogues | European Commission

Misinformation as a Threat to Digital Democracy – Can Digital Assist?

Dr. Ronald Denaux, Expert Systems Madrid | Co-inform



15:10 - 15:40 CET

Cases of Best Practice

TAIWAN: Public-Policy Participation (JOIN) Platform

Ken Wang, Deputy Director of Department of Information Management, National Development Council (NDC)

BOTSWANA: Botswana Speaks

Kagiso Seloma, Botswana Speaks Coordinator

CANADA: The Canadian Citizens' Assembly on Democratic Expression

Peter MacLeod, Founder and Principal of MASS LBP



15:40 - 15:50 CET

Report-Back

OECD - Thematic Group Work

Bruno Monteiro, Expert, Experimentation Lab for Public Administration (LabX) Portuguese Administrative Modernisation Agency (AMA)



15:50 - 16:00 CET

Open Discussion



16:00 CET

 Closing



 
 
 

ICA Members

ICA’s current membership has representation from the following nations and organizations: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Israel, Japan, Moldova, Mozambique, OECD, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, The Netherlands, The World Bank, and Uruguay.

Chairpersons from over fifteen different countries have inspired, led and managed ICA for various durations since its inception.

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