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Government Interventions

Ways in which a government regulates or interferes with the activities or decisions made by individuals or organizations.

Democracy

Derived from Greek words meaning 'rule by the people'; an egalitarian form of government where all citizens determine public policy.

Democratic Participation

Empowers people to involve themselves in creating structures and designing policies that serve collective interests.

Rule of Law

Ensures rights and freedoms of citizens are protected, and no one is above the law.

Separation of powers

Distribution of powers among the executive, legislative, and judiciary to provide checks and balances.

Human Rights

Rights that are believed to belong justifiably to every person, including the right to life.

Civil Rights

Rights to own property and enjoy privileges accorded to citizenship.

Political Rights

Rights that protect individual freedom from infringement by government and others, including the right to vote.

Suffrage

The right of every citizen with legal age to participate in elections by casting a vote.

Freedom of Speech

Ensures citizens can voice their opinions and criticism to the government.

Libel

Malicious publication that may harm a person’s character or cause dishonor.

Oral Defamation

Telling lies about someone, damaging their reputation.

ICT (Information and Communication Technology)

Diverse set of technological tools used for communication and information management.

Computing

Activities using computers to manage, process, and communicate information.

Communication

Processes allowing information exchange that feature a computer or computer program.

Content

Ability to be integrated into the delivery of traditional services like education and business.

Human Capacity

Includes intellectual capacity and will to implement changes.

Neural Networks

Interconnections of web neurons in the human brain, functioning as a biological neural network.

Social Network

Arrangement of individuals or organizations linked by relationships.

Connection

The act of connecting or the state of being connected.

Network

Two or more devices connected through communication links.

Link

A communication pathway that transfers data from one device to another.

Weakest link of a system

Challenges such as expensive technology, irrelevant content, and low computer literacy.