Research Profile #353 Digitizing Democracy in Japan

Digitizing Democracy in Japan

update：2022-05-31

Features

The global pandemic is forcing democracies around the world to hold non-contact elections. Internet voting is considered a viable option, but there is little chance of introducing it in Japan. Similarly, while there is an urgent need to implement online parliament to reduce the risk of infection, only a minority of parliaments are willing to do so. In this study, we will identify the factors that hinder the digitalization of democracy and pursue the possibility of social implementation in Japan.

Targeted Application(s)/Industry

This study can contribute to election commission practices and vendor voting terminal development.

Researchers

GSIS

KAWAMURA Kazunori , Associate Professor
PhD of Information Sciences

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Related Information

・National Association of Chairpersons of Prefectural Assemblies
http://www.gichokai.gr.jp/kenkyu/index.html (Japanese only)

・Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/kenkyu/touhyoukankyou_koujyou/index.html (Japanese only)