Open Democracy

http://www.opendemocracy.net/

http://www.opendemocracy.net/about/index.jsp With enough readers and members it will be a true arena for democratic change, for closing the distance between people and power, influencing global policy and will also be an enjoyable experience that shares knowledge across borders and differences.

Sian Kevill's vision To help it become easier to navigate civic life, we will provide a "database of Democracy" which people can use to find out who they have to contact on any given issue. We want to provide people with the opportunity and means to participate in democracy at local and national levels, not simply to observe it. This will be a service designed for action, not talk or "chat". (Telic)

the Contested Exchange model