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DemTech 2009's goals are to foster:

• Citizen Engagement and Inclusion;
• Government Accountability;
• Accessibility to Government Data and Processes.

DemTech 2009's objectives are to:

• Bring together diverse stakeholders: citizens, technologists, government officials and others;
• Encourage a National Dialogue about democracy and technology;
• Encourage grassroots initiatives and new innovative projects.

From the global theme "From Passive to Engaged Citizens," DemTech 2009's specific themes are:

• Consultation & Public Dialogue;
• Public Policy and Legal Challenges to accessing government data;
• Technologies to Enable Access.