%0 Journal Article %T European eParticipation developments: from ad hoc experiences towards mass scale engagement %A Mechthild Rohen %A Thanassis Chrissafis %J eJournal of eDemocracy & Open Government %D 2010 %I Danube-University Krems %X This article looks at the challenges surrounding the development and mainstreaming of actions in the area of eParticipation in the EU. It analyses the experience of recent years, especially the ones from the eParticipation Preparatory Action, and looks at the latest policy initiatives which affect further developments in Member States and the EU. %K eParticipation %K eGovernment %K deployment projects %K Framework Programme %K %K eParticipation Preparatory Action %U http://www.jedem.org/article/view/44/35