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Time (***)

What are the time savings in using E-technology? How long should a online consultation last for?

Cost (**)

Lack of resources is a big concern for groups in entering any consulations. How much will it cost in terms of finance, personnel, expertise?

Engagement (***)

What level of engagement does consulation constitute in terms of the overall policy-making process? What is the best way to engagement with government in consulation without leaving my organisation open to accusations of co-option? Can e-technology make it easier for me to keep my own network of members informed on relevant issues/

Case studies (***)

Where could I find examples of where e-consultation has been used in different ways?

Participation (***)

Is it possible to identify the degree or type of participation that I will have when I'm engaging in consultation? Should I expect to directly influence outcomes from the process? Can E-technology make the process more accountable and transparent for me? Can E-technology make participation in consultation easier to access?

Skills (***)

What skills do I need in order to engage in e-consultation?Where can I get training?

Usability (**)

Are technologies and software difficult to use? Will I need to have expertise of computers, etc. before I can engage in E-consultation? Where can I get easy to follow instructions on how to use the technologies? Where can I get a glossary of the technical terms involved?

Results (***)

Will it be easy for me to be able to report back to my members on the outcomes/results of engagement in an e-consultation?

Benefits (*)

What are the benefits to my organisation in using e-technology?

What is e-consultation (***)

In the interests of transparency and accountability, it is important that the people I represent are clear on what they can expect when they enter into public consultation processes. What exactly is 'consultation' and 'E-consultation'? What is the difference between the two?

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Relationships (***)

FAQ (***)

Promotion (**)

Why e-consultation (**)

Guidelines (***)

Translation (**)

Stages (*)

Security (*)

Process change (**)

Technology (**)

Transparency (***)

Technology matching (*)

Design, planning (**)

Processes (***)

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