Crowdsourcing design theories : Perspectives and new challenges in Public Management

The Crowdsourcing model has been a paramount tool in modern public management. This research addresses the theories that gave risen to the model, as well as successful cases applied in the public sector, discussing the challenges that public Crowdsourcing projects may face, and the perspectives that point to how society’s collaboration with public affairs should be in the coming years. The reflections this research brings shall serve to improve public participation and to discuss how Information Technology can help bringing citizens and government closer together.