Engaging Citizens in the Decision-Making Process. Opportunities of Digital Democracy in Latvia

The rapid development of internet and technologies in the 21th century is providing an opportunity for digital democracy – citizen engagement decision-making process easier, faster more contemporary way. paper analysis Latvian public administration’s attitude to Latvia, looking into as a possible solution that could foster low rates civic political participation Latvia. Research methods consists academic publications on engagement, survey representatives administration Conclusions suggest there are good preconditions however, need common regulation how communication online coordinated. Public institutions should pay attention youth, educating them about thus ensuring gradually citizens become knowledgeable advantages necessity participate