Claucia Piccoli Faganello
ABSTRACT
In this ongoing research, we aim to examine the challenges faced during the participation process due to the rapid and unplanned transition to e-participation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift to e-participation has impacted social participation mechanisms that were well-established in face-to-face formats. To analyze and understand the consequences of this transition, we employ a case study with inspiration ethnographic in the Porto Alegre Municipal Council for Urban and Environmental Development in Porto Alegre, Brazil. While e-participation has the potential to include individuals who were previously unable to participate in face-to-face meetings, it also presents limitations. A significant portion of the population lacks the digital literacy or appropriate devices necessary to engage effectively in online sessions. Moreover, when e-participation was first implemented, plenary sessions were broadcasted without giving viewers the right to express their opinions on the topics discussed. This situation highlights the need for a new framework that considers the process of transitioning from in-person participation to e-participation due to the constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our research intends to contribute to the theoretical literature by exploring the possibilities of transforming participation into e-participation in countries of the global south.
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