This paper aims to provide: A swift overview of what is variously called e-government and e-democracy for those who are new to this territory. An account of the evolving relationsihps between government and citizens being brokered by the new technology - gathered, significantly, mostly from other parts of the world. An outline of some basic standards for e-participation and e-consultation if they are to reach their full potential. It concludes with some key measures that would demonstrate government's willingness to embrace this new world.