With 25 out of 100 possible points the canton Uri is on position 20 in Switzerland in the final group of the cantons, but only in the lower range of the scale. Compared to last year, the score has deteriorated by 3 points, as a result of which the canton has deteriorated by 2 places.
For the opinion formation dimension (discussing, learning, monitoring), he achieves a score of 58 (+ 7), for the co-creation dimension (consulting, voice opinions), it achieves a score of 10 (-5) 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 extremely high with 80 points.
e-deliberation
The canton has various channels on social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) that are used regularly. However, there is little interaction between the canton and the users. (https://www.facebook.com/kanton.uri; https://twitter.com/infokantonuri; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRJDL3BENh2iRo_CiFXD0Q). Therefore, 2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 2 points.
political e-education
In the canton, voters can use VoteInfo, smartvote and CH+. In addition, there are active measures for digital political education and there are podcasts on the cantonal bills. (https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/politique/votations/voteinfo.html; https://smartvote.ch/de/group/3/election/20_ur_leg/home; https://projektchplus.ch/app/; https://urwegs.ch/). Therefore, 4 points are assigned. Bonus and Malus: Inclusiveness: There are informational podcasts for ballots from young voters for young voters. ( https://www.politcast-uri.ch/ ). For this 0.2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 4.2 points.
e-transparency
The canton makes minutes of the sessions of the Grand Council, government reports and important statistics available online as PDF files. These are not processed further. Additionally there is a data portal, however, there are no data on political process available yet. (https://www.ur.ch/sitzung; https://www.ur.ch/planungberichtereg; https://www.statistik-uri.ch/daten; https://www.ur.ch/themen/1654; https://www.statistik-uri.ch/daten). Therefore, 4 points are assigned. Bonus and Malus: Usability: NA ( NA ). For this -0.2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 3.8 points.
e-consultation
The canton does not have a digital tool for consultations and materials can be submitted by e-mail. However, in two cases there was an ad hoc online survey. Consultations take place regularly. (https://www.ur.ch/exekutivgeschaefte). Therefore, 2 points are assigned. Bonus and Malus: Use: NA (NA). For this -0.2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 1.8 points.
e-demand
In the past there was a non-partisan ePetition platform that was being used. However, no petition was started during the past year. (https://www.openpetition.eu/ch/region/petition/Uri_1693971). Therefore, 1 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 1 points.
e-ID
The canton has an e-government portal where you can log in without verifying your identity. The login is very intuitive via a central button. (https://www.ur.ch/myservice/create). 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/#wer-kann-e-voting-nutzen; https://www.ur.ch/newsarchiv/15107). 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: July 27, 2023
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