The Oxford Internet Institute, one of the leading centers for Internet resesarch, is seeking input for a study on eGovernment that it is producing for the European Commission. They are asking people who work in, study or know about eGovernment to take a short survey.

Here's the request I received from OII Director William Dutton:

I am writing to ask for five to ten minutes of your time to complete a short questionnaire for an important study we are undertaking for the European Commission entitled ‘Barriers to eGovernment’. This questionnaire is focused on eGovernment in Europe, but it can be completed by anyone in any country in or outside the EU with experience in eGovernment.

Our study aims to identify key obstacles to achieving the potential benefits of ‘eGovernment’ – the use of the Internet and related electronic technologies for providing public services and information. Responses will be analysed to help inform policy-makers about how government use of the Internet can better meet the needs of citizens, businesses, governments and other stakeholders in the EU. Your personal responses will be kept strictly confidential.

Based on your experience in eGovernment, your contribution would greatly enhance the material benefits of this study. In return, you have an opportunity at the end of the questionnaire to ask for a summary of our findings to be sent to you and to be entered in a prize draw for 500 Euros.

To answer the questionnaire in English, French or German please link to: http://www.egovbarriers.org/?view=survey

I encourage all Civic Minded readers who work in eGovernment to complete the survey. I'm sure your participation will be much appreciated.