Carlos Nunes Silva, PhD, is Professor Auxiliar at the Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning, University of Lisbon, Portugal. He has a degree in Geography, University of Coimbra, a post-graduation in European Studies, University of Coimbra - Faculty of Law, a master degree in Human Geography: Regional and Local Planning, University of Lisbon, and a PhD in Geography: Regional and Local Planning, University of Lisbon. His research interests are mainly focused on local government policies, history and theory of urban planning, urban and metropolitan governance, urban planning ethics, urban planning in Africa, research methods, e-government and e-planning. His recent publications include the books Handbook of Research on E-Planning: ICT for Urban Development and Monitoring (2010), Online Research Methods in Urban and Planning Studies: Design and Outcomes (2012), and Citizen e-Participation in Urban Governance: Crowdsourcing and Collaborative Creativity (2013). He is member of the Steering Committee of the International Geographical Union Commission ‘Geography of Governance’ (2012-2016). He is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of E-Planning Research (IJEPR).