Digitization and political participation in the MENA region: Egypt, Kuwait, and Tunisia

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

World of Media

Publication Date

1-1-2024

Abstract

The article highlights the link between digitization and political participation in three Middle Eastern countries: Egypt, Kuwait, and Tunisia. The role of the Internet and social media in political engagement is thoroughly discussed from a historical-comparative perspective. Using micro and macro level data, the study analyzes the usage of new online technologies and online political participation. The findings provide valuable insights for understanding the intricate nature of online political participation and the paradox between digital engagement and traditional political involvement. Despite the expansion of digital media, traditional political interest and participation has decreased. Egypt and Kuwait demonstrate advanced stages of digitization with widespread Internet access, while Tunisia’s progress is varied.

ISSN

2307-1605

Volume

2024

Issue

2

First Page

58

Last Page

78

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Keywords

election participation, Internet, online political engagement, political participation, social media

Scopus ID

85204430970

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no

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