INTERNET VOTING AS A CATALYST FOR DIGITAL DEMOCRACY: EVIDENCE FROM E-ESTONIA

Abstract

The swift digitization in democratic procedures has brought internet voting as a potential catalyst for digital democracy. This research paper provides an understanding of the Estonian Internet voting model to study the impacts of I-voting on democratic participation and trust of the public. The primary data is used for collecting the actual shards of evidence, and secondary data is used for the analysis and evaluation of the information. The findings reveal that democratic participation increases because of the implementation of Internet voting in Estonia. The analysis highlights the challenges faced by the Estonian electoral officials. The research provides informative material about the potential of Internet voting for e-democracy