FCC Unveils Broadband Workshop Details
The first FCC staff workshop for the development of a national broadband plan takes place Thursday and will focus on civic engagement and e-government. The workshop will conclude with an open mike session providing an opportunity for public participation, the Commission said Monday. The FCC's aim is to deliver its broadband plan to Congress in February with workshops being held in August and September.
Panel 1: A View from Government
• White House Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra will discuss the how his IT dashboard and Apps for Democracy projects increased civic participation and increased government efficiency.
• Graham Richard, former Mayor of Ft. Wayne, Ind., will discuss how his city used broadband to improve performance.
• Beth Noveck, President Obama's deputy chief technology officer for open government, will discuss new opportunities for governments to engage citizens.
Panel 2: A View from the Non-Profit Sector
• The Chicago Committee for the 2016 Olympic Games will provide a view of how that organization is using a broadband platform to rally support.
• The Sunlight Foundation will discuss best practices for government engaging citizens.
• Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute will discuss how broadband can affect campaigns and elections.
• Andrew Reseij of the Personal Democracy Forum will discuss innovative uses of broadband that enhance democracy.
• Ellen Goodman of Rutgers School of Law, will discuss how broadband could create new opportunities for civic engagement through public media.
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