Every situation is different. The examples in this guide show how different parliaments have created both ongoing communication channels and time-bound engagement tools to suit a range of purposes. The tools and techniques that you choose will be different depending on what it is you are trying to do. Twitter is good for publicizing publications, events and current opportunities for the public to get involved. Social networks such as Facebook or Orkut take parliament closer to the public and can work well to guide people to engagement platforms, learn more about parliament and, ultimately, get involved. The European Parliament’s Facebook.
