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The goal of this paper is to develop an analytical framework to better understand the dynamic between ICTs and democracy. The aspect of democracy that is emphasized here is the participation of civil society groups, specifically community groups, in decision-making processes. The proposed framework articulates four main issues: (i) the social and economic context in which the community exists, (ii) the nature and extent of participation, (iii) the scope and purpose of the ICTs employed, and (iv) the balance between incorporating existing local governance structures and creating space for genuine participation. The framework is then applied to a case study from Jamaica. Through this analysis we are better able to understand the ways in which ICTs were used to support participation by looking at the context in which they are applied both in terms of capacity to participate and the information problem being addressed.

Sukagalih Village is one of the Conservation Village Models in the Mount Halimun Salak National Park area, which is a form of community participation in culture-based tourism management. Its location in the Mount Halimun Salak National Park area makes this location a potential ecotourism village. The purpose of this study was to determine the governance of Ecotourism Development based on community participation in Sukagalih Village. The research method used is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The data collection technique used interviews and participant observation. Based on the research results, the management of Sukagalih Ecotourism uses the CBE (community-based ecotourism) approach. The community-based ecotourism pattern recognizes the rights of local communities in managing tourism activities in areas they traditionally own or as managers. Through local institutions, the community is very actively involved in ecotourism management, namely through the provision of homestays for every tourist, community involvement through the management of outbound and camping ground. However, there are still various obstacles, so it still requires local government intervention to develop this ecotourism.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM - A COURSE IN WELFARE POLITICS WHICH REQUIRED 3-5 HOURS A WEEK WORKING IN COMMUNITY AGENCIES - DESCRIBED IN THIS PAPER WAS TO MEET THE DEMANDS FOR MORE COURSE CONTENT. INCLUDED IN THIS ARTICLE IS A STATEMENT OF BACKGROUND OF DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM.

This article explores the claim that generalized trust and community participation are positively associated and reports results from a survey that collected data on individuals' involvement in sport and non-sport community organizations. Data were collected on levels of involvement in community sport and other non-profit community organizations, selected demographic variables and the standard measure of generalized trust. The analysis included an estimation of the direction of causality between involvement and trust and indicated that sport membership led to trust elevation. The findings support the arguments of Stolle and others: that joining community organizations creates heightened trust. Further, sport membership was a strong and significant predictor of trust. The findings have implications both for policy-related social capital interventions and the theory of social capital and trust generation.