Repenser le gouvernment électronique. Les "reseaux citoyens" en Italie.

Civic network are becoming quite a consistent phenomenon in Italy. This paper trough empirical research of some important regional cases (Piedmont, Lombardy, Emilia Romagna and Tuscany) and more in general of Italian phenomenon takes into consideration communication potentiality embedded in civic networks. They have evolved along different lines and served different scopes in relation to the social and administrative regional environment. According to the findings of this research the important function of civic networks is not only to improve digital access to electronic government information or electronic payment. They enable the creation of a system of communications that is both cohesive and broad enough to provide areas of expression and interaction for the widest spectrum of social interests. They can change how citizens relate to each other, communicate with government, participate in the local governments policymaking. Harnessing civic networks and co-operating in their co-ordination, with great commitment and over time, will promote the growth of a social participation based on a relation of trust, and which brings together citizenship and community, good administration, interests and personal relations