1. Call 2009 3bis- Infoday, July 1st, 2009, Brussels Project Idea: PARTICIPATE Contact: leyla.arsan@tages.biz safak.altan@ecotel.com.tr İstanbul MunicipalityMobile Operator Software Developer

2. Call 2009 3bis- Infoday, July 1st, 2009, Brussels Aim to create integrated public services related to several areas of public participation,(development and enhancement of future legislations, reporting of local issues particularly about pollution and noise, and submission of wishlists and requests) to identify major obstacles that may prevent public from expressing their voices, particularly focusing on social, technical and cultural barriers. Simplification of relationship between citizen and government workers, multi-channel communication strategy (e.g. internet, mobile, phone and kiosks). Each channel is synchronized, with a high usability level, to handle a wide coverege of citizens without ICT knowledge. Raising the awareness of public so that they can be a part of conflict and problem resolution and democratic process, with the channels defined above, in order to help governments to act regarding local issues on time with the right resources. Realization of several pilot projects with the help of local and municipal administration using software developed, also by localizing and internationalizing the application to suit end users’ needs. Objectives

3. Call 2009 3bis- Infoday, July 1st, 2009, Brussels Technologies envisaged - Kiosk interface - SMS connectivity - Smart phones (focusing on iPhone) - Web 2.0 technologies on client side - Open source on server side Citizens PARTICIPATE in Citizens PARTICIPATE through - Referendum Until Now: Already using interactive participation channel (SMS) 80 different regions in Turkey 83-84 Local Public Authorities, ~25.000 Citizens

4. Call 2009 3bis- Infoday, July 1st, 2009, Brussels One of the Testbeds lots of opportunities and challenges with a diversity of culture: Megacity ISTANBUL

5. Call 2009 3bis- Infoday, July 1st, 2009, Brussels - A Project to Collaborate funded by “eParticipation Preparatory Action” - Regional Communities (For Test Beds) - Supporting Decision Makers Collaboration sought