This discussion paper describes briefly the history of ICT in legislative bodies, summarizes current practices, assesses the potential impact of some of the newest technologies and trends, considers some of the key requirements for the successful introduction and management of ICT, and underlines the importance of ICT in furthering the international presence of parliaments and in fostering communication and exchange of information with other legislatures and with citizens.

http://www.ictparliament.org/worldeparliamentconference2007/contributi/paper_griffith.pdf