Upgrading Political Systems with Purposive Technology: A Performing Democracy

This book presents a framework for designing and implementing technologies to reduce risks in parliamentary decision-making, leading to the emergence of e-politics. It emphasizes adaptable virtual systems and problem-solving over predefined solutions, fostering multi-helix engagement among cross-functional teams. These teams collaborate to develop strategic, tactical, and operational solutions for citizens, elected parliamentarians, and organizations such as the UN. The book underscores the importance of risk identification, mitigation, and communication for e-political system safety.

The framework leverages technology to create an e-democracy, enhancing the productivity of parliamentarians and promoting democratic sustainability. It builds on the theoretical framework of system engineering, aiming to avoid the pitfalls of previous generations’ promises and instead focusing on continuous improvement through a people-centric system. The book introduces the PI App as a purposive technology that aids in implementing these ideas.

By promoting an ever-improving parliament and parliamentarians, the framework aims to achieve higher productivity in decision-making roles and evolve practical e-democracy. It highlights the need for a Virtuous Cycle for continuous improvement in strategic decisions for national investment, ultimately leading to a people-centric system. The book envisions a future where technology plays a crucial role in ensuring democratic sustainability and enhancing the effectiveness of parliamentary decision-making.

Dr. Soobhiraj Bungsraz brings over three decades of practical experience in system engineering in aviation technology to his work, which, combined with his teaching and research in politics, informs the content of this book. Collaborating with an intersectoral team, this work builds upon the theoretical framework outlined in his previous book, ’Operationalising e-Democracy through a System Engineering Approach in Mauritius and Australia, ’ offering further applied knowledge. The book proposes that purposive assistive technology can enhance political systems, democratizing and upgrading them through productive and collaborative engagement. Dr. Bungsraz’s passion for improvement is evident in the book, which introduces the PI App as a starting point for implementing strategies to enhance parliamentary productivity and community service.