Asian Government Usage of Web 2.0 Social Media

摘要: The rise of Web 2.0 social sites, such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube has brought significant changes opportunities for both online consumers governments. These tools have changed the ways Internet users communicate with each other their governments, allow greater participation. number worldwide is growing significantly expectations more services are rising. However, this not translated into Asian governments totally encompassing implementation functions using these tools. This research investigates level government participation 50 three media sites. results show that a minority (approximately 30 percent) communication information dissemination. study found if sites were utilised, most used them a) dissemination on official channels, b) education c) tourism. implications missing to better server citizens reach users. Instead avoiding new technologies, should develop an overall strategic plan all agency levels participate in networks, coordinated effort implement