With 44 out of 100 possible points the canton Aargau is on position 7 in Switzerland in the top group of the cantons, but only in the middle range of the scale. Compared to last year, the score has improved by 1 point, as a result of which the canton has deteriorated by 3 places.
For the opinion formation dimension (discussing, learning, monitoring), he achieves a score of 63 (+ 2), for the co-creation dimension (consulting, voice opinions), it achieves a score of 50 (+ 2) and for the decision dimension (identifying and voting) a value of 28 (+/- 0; Please note that there has been a change in the coding scheme for the ’eVoting’ indicator in this dimension, which is why the values stated here for the previous year cannot be compared directly with those of the previous year’s profile).
There are also considerable differences between the individual tools. The range between the lowest and highest value is very high with 60 points.
e-deliberation
There is no platform for e-deliberation however, the canton uses various channels on social media (Facebook or Twitter). (https://www.facebook.com/kantonaargau; https://twitter.com/kantonaargau; https://www.youtube.com/@KantonAargau). Therefore, 2 points are assigned. Bonus and Malus: Variety: Parliament started live streaming its sessions on YouTube where users can comment. (https://www.youtube.com/@grosserratkantonaargau6855/streams). For this 0.2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 2.2 points.
political e-education
In addition to general and specific information on the political system and specific ballots and a VAA, there is an online collection of courses for digital political education that is at least partly digital. (https://www.smartvote.ch/de/group/14/election/20_ag_leg/home; https://www.schulen-aargau.ch/regelschule/unterricht/lehrplan-lehrmittel/natur-mensch-gesellschaft/raeume-zeiten-gesellschaften; https://pb-tools.ch/; https://www.easyvote.ch/de/wahlen/kantonale-wahlen/aargau). Therefore, 4 points are assigned. Bonus and Malus: Inclusiveness: There are translations of information meaningful for participation. ( https://www.hallo-aargau.ch/ ). For this 0.2 points are assigned. Variety: smartvote and easy vote and there are different providers of material for digital political education. ( NA ). For this 0.2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 4.4 points.
e-transparency
There is an open data portal. (https://www.ag.ch/de/themen/datenportal#/). Therefore, 4 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 4 points.
e-consultation
The canton has its own tool for participating in consultations and hearings via the e-government portal. Additionally, the canton used a proprietary software that allows deepened interaction in a pilot project (https://partizipation-gvk-baden-umgebung.ag.ch/de/mok-3/participant/survey-document-groups/4094; https://www.ag.ch/de/aktuell/anhoerungen-vernehmlassungen;). Therefore, 4 points are assigned. Bonus and Malus: Use: NA (NA). For this -0.2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 3.8 points.
e-demand
In the canton there are several private online petition platforms. (https://www.petitio.ch/petitions/province/aargau-1JJ7I?state=all). Therefore, 2 points are assigned. Bonus and Malus: Variety: NA ( NA ). For this 0.2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 2.2 points.
e-ID
The canton has an e-government portal where you can log in without verifying your identity. It is possible to register using the SwissID however not necessary. (https://www.ag.ch/). Therefore, 2 points are assigned. Bonus and Malus: Usability: Login is very intuitive (NA). For this 0.2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 2.2 points.
e-voting
There is currently no e-voting available in the canton. In the past, it was available to Swiss citizens living abroad. (https://www.ch.ch/de/abstimmungen-und-wahlen/e-voting/). Therefore, 2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 2 points (There was an adjustment in the coding scheme: As eVoting is now available again prior experiences only result in 2 points instead of 3).
State of the research: August 17, 2023
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