Showing posts with label parties. Show all posts
Showing posts with label parties. Show all posts

Venezuelan political parties shun the web



There is an interesting article about the web presence of Venezuelan political parties posted by the Venezuelan Blog Venezuela Análisis (not to be confused with Vheadline.com). Despite a significant number, namely 4.8 million (18% of the population) — according to official statistics (CONATEL) of Venezuelan internet users, only very few parties have created and/or maintain an updated web page. After doing a little research, the author concludes the following:
  • Three out of seven parties either do not have an official web page with their own domain name or, if they have one, it's not accessible (PSUV, PJ and PPT). Of the four that do have a web page, two leave a lot to be desired (COPEI, AD)

  • Only two out of seven update their pages on a regular basis (UNT, PODEMOS)

  • Only four describe their party's platform (PODEMOS, PPT, AD and COPEI)

  • Only two list who the party leaders are (UNT, COPEI)

  • Only one mentions which of their party members are holding public office (PODEMOS)

  • Only two include information about how to join the party (UNT, PJ)

  • Only one includes an in depth analysis about the controversial Constitutional Reform (PODEMOS) on which we all will have to vote in December
To read more in Spanish about the methodology used as well as other conclusions, visit Venezuela Análisis and let's discuss the issue.