E-governance and Social Inclusion

E-governance and Social Inclusion
Author: Scott Baum
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Internet in public administration
ISBN: 9781466661080

"This book presents current and emerging research about the implementation of technology in government and its broad social implications"--

E-Governance and Social Inclusion: Concepts and Cases

E-Governance and Social Inclusion: Concepts and Cases
Author: Baum, Scott
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2014-05-31
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1466661070

The application of e-government technologies has led to increased public participation and social inclusion, while allowing for greater government transparency. These technologies provide accessibility to online content and services while offering the public an active voice in governmental issues. E-Governance and Social Inclusion: Concepts and Cases presents current and emerging research about the implementation of technology in government and its broad social implications. This handbook aims to be a comprehensive reference publication for academicians, researchers, practitioners, students, and managers with an interest in e-government content and the ability for the public to access and utilize this technology.

E-Government Implementation and Practice in Developing Countries

E-Government Implementation and Practice in Developing Countries
Author: Zaigham Mahmood
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2013-05-31
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 146664091X

"This book provides research on the current actions being taken by developing countries toward the design, development, and implementation of e-government policies"--Provided by publisher.

Active Citizen Participation in E-Government: A Global Perspective

Active Citizen Participation in E-Government: A Global Perspective
Author: Manoharan, Aroon
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 650
Release: 2012-02-29
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1466601175

"This book focuses on the issues and challenges involving adoption and implementation of online civic engagement initiatives globally and will serve as a valuable guide to governments in their efforts to enable active citizen participation"--Provided by publisher.

Policy and Governance of Science, Technology, and Innovation

Policy and Governance of Science, Technology, and Innovation
Author: Gonzalo Ordóñez-Matamoros
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030808327

This volume explores the governance and management of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in relation to innovation policy and governance systems, highlighting its goal, challenges, and opportunities. Divided into two sections, it addresses the role of governments in promoting innovation in Latin-American contexts as well as barriers and opportunities for STI governance in the region. The chapters tackle the role of institutions, innovation funding, technological trajectories, regional innovation policies, innovation ecosystems, universities, knowledge appropriation, and markets. Researchers and scholars will find an opportunity to grasp a better understanding of innovation policies in emerging economies. This interdisciplinary work presents original research on science, technology and innovation policy and governance studies in an understudied region.

Systems Thinking and E-Participation: ICT in the Governance of Society

Systems Thinking and E-Participation: ICT in the Governance of Society
Author: Cordoba-Pachon, Jose Rodrigo
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2009-12-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1605668613

The development of information-based societies worldwide is now impacting public organizations and their delivery of services to citizens. Systems Thinking and E-Participation: ICT in the Governance of Society provides a systemic-based inquiry platform to explore boundaries, limits, and advantages of information and communication technology use in the public decision making processes. With theoretical and practical contributions, this publication examines the impact of governmental technologies useful to those involved with politics, sociology, and information systems.

Gender Gaps and the Social Inclusion Movement in ICT

Gender Gaps and the Social Inclusion Movement in ICT
Author: Williams, Idongesit
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2018-12-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1522570691

Despite advancements in technological and engineering fields, there is still a digital gender divide in the adoption, use, and development of information communication technology (ICT) services. This divide is also evident in educational environments and careers, specifically in the STEM fields. In order to mitigate this divide, policy approaches must be addressed and improved in order to encourage the inclusion of women in ICT disciplines. Gender Gaps and the Social Inclusion Movement in ICT provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of gender and policy from developed and developing country perspectives and its applications within ICT through various forms of research including case studies. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as digital identity, human rights, and social inclusion, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, academicians, researchers, students, and technology developers seeking current research on gender inequality in ICT environments.

E-Governance in India

E-Governance in India
Author: Sunil K. Muttoo
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2019-07-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9811388520

The book discusses the concepts of E-Governance from the understanding of a naïve user. While providing introduction to the concept, it shows the status of E-Governance in India through various measures, and its progress through different case studies. The historical development of E-Governance around the world and its rise in few developed and developing nations have also been discussed. The book also elaborates the establishment of E-Governance in India in detail and then compares the progress in Indian states through different measures and metrics. The structure of the E-Governance in India has been explained, including the explanation of the details related to National E-Governance Plan. The book is a combination of theoretical and practical concepts defined over various aspects of E-Governance in India. This book serves as the first stage reading material for any individual working in the Indian region on E-Governance.

Community Participation and Civic Engagement in the Digital Era

Community Participation and Civic Engagement in the Digital Era
Author: Mudit Kumar Singh
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2022-09-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1802622934

Understanding the challenges in research and practice of participation in the digital era, and the important role of local governance in achieving the sustainable development goals, Singh explores the complex relationship of community participation, social capital and social networks.