About the podcastThe EuroPCom podcast series on public communication is produced by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in close cooperation with the EuroPCom partners.Host Evi Kiorri, Journalist | Multimedia Producer | Podcaster GuestAllison Gilliland is a Dublin City Councillor and member of the European Committee of the Regions  In this episode In every local community, big or small, citizens express their opinion on issues that matter to them. Social media and online consultation tools have made it easier for them to do so. But while online consultation tools can be designed in a way to be specific and structured, the public debate on social media can be many-sided and dispersive, if it's not managed to bring good ideas to the next level, while monitoring and tackling radical behaviors, extremism and hate speech. Managing and driving the public debate online is part of the job of a local councilor, with the aim of making it bearing fruit for the public good. These are the few things that we will explore in this episode with our guest, Allison Gilliland, Dublin City Councillor and member of the European Committee of the Regions.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About the podcastThe EuroPCom podcast series on public communication is produced by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in close cooperation with the EuroPCom partners.Host Evi Kiorri, Journalist | Multimedia Producer | Podcaster GuestMarkku Markkula is the President of the Helsinki Region and a member of the European Committee of the Regions  In this episode We have all heard that data is the new oil – a still untapped, immensely valuable asset. Today, in the 21st century, we are witnessing a rise in digital economy, with data becoming more valuable than ever. Technological advancements and utilisation of big data are rapidly transforming businesses and industries. But what about the impact of big data on the public sector? Where does data come into play when it comes to creating more efficient and effective policies? How can governments use data to implement better policies that increase citizens' well being? And, most importantly, how can we make sure that these new processes are happening on citizens' terms? These are the questions that we will explore in this episode with our guest, Markku Markkula, president of the Helsinki Region and member of the European Committee of the Regions.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.