Essay writing: Can technology support democracy ?: ENSEMBLE CSS

 

Essay writing: Can technology support democracy ?: ENSEMBLE CSS 

Can technology support democracy ?

Introduction 

What is meant by democracy? It’s scope and extent 

Historical perspective of democratic culture 

Current status of democracy in Pakistan 

To what extent, it is true, technology can support democracy?

A. E-governance of democratic institutions 

B. E- balloting process to choose representatives 

C. E- voting for the overseas casting of vote 

D. Only PM citizen complain portal 

E. Public opinion in legislative assemble ( e trial court)/ media courts 

F. Citizens record by NADRA online 

G. Taxation through tax Asan app 

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Causes behind lack of use of technology in democratic process ?

A. Bureaucracy still on traditional files system 

B. Lack of infrastructure 

C. Technological shifts and no accessibility of internet 

D. No tech skilled workers 

E. No tech education to shift 

F. No protection of data 

Impacts / results in using the technology in democracy 

A. Paperless environment 

B. Data security 

C. Ease in accessibility 

D. Transparent system 

Steps already taken in this regard 

Recommendations to support technology for revival of democracy 

A. Cyber crimes control 

B. Proper Trainings 

C. Make technology and app development part of curriculum

D. Digital transformation at state level 

Conclusion 

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Introduction 

Technology is significant in all walks of life. For the smooth delivery of services, technology would be helpful to get things done with proper coordination among institutions. At the global level, EU make all 27 countries to become paperless in terms of residence status and all states are connected on a single click that is assisting. Whereas, at the regional level, China through their new software of AI managed to monitor all the progress in terms of military and civil development. However, at the national level, we have established PM portal for e-governance where denizens of Pakistan can participate and share their concerns directly. Technology is changing the landscape and way of doing things. The major issue is lack of protection of the sensitive data. Thus, the solution is to make paperless economy but avert from the cyber attack for protraction of data at state level.