Information Systems in Developing Countries: Opportunities and Challenges

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Yigzaw ◽  
Ilkka Jormanainen ◽  
Markku Tukiainen
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information Systems

LAND INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Survey Review ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 29 (225) ◽  
pp. 131-142
Author(s):  
B. E. Furmston ◽  
I. T. Logan
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Land Information Systems

scholarly journals Health Information Systems: a Survey of Frame-works for Developing Countries

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 25-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.B. Marcelo
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Scarce Resources ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Excellent Research ◽  
World Demand ◽  
Constrained Environments

Summary Objectives: The objective of this paper is to perform a survey of excellent research on health information systems (HIS) analysis and design, and their underlying theoretical frameworks. It classifies these frameworks along major themes, and analyzes the different approaches to HIS development that are practical in resource-constrained environments. Method: Literature review based on PubMed citations and conference proceedings, as well as Internet searches on information systems in general, and health information systems in particular. Results: The field of health information systems development has been studied extensively. Despite this, failed implementations are still common. Theoretical frameworks for HIS development are available that can guide implementers. Conclusion: As awareness, acceptance, and demand for health information systems increase globally, the variety of approaches and strategies will also follow. For developing countries with scarce resources, a trial-and-error approach can be very costly. Lessons from the successes and failures of initial HIS implementations have been abstracted into theoretical frameworks. These frameworks organize complex HIS concepts into methodologies that standardize techniques in implementation. As globalization continues to impact healthcare in the developing world, demand for more responsive health systems will become urgent. More comprehensive frameworks and practical tools to guide HIS implementers will be imperative.

The Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Land Resources Appraisal

1994 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.G. Sombroek ◽  
J. Antoine
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Land Degradation ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Land Resource ◽  
Land Resources ◽  
Training Support ◽  
Village Communities

Nations, village communities and individual land users need to make choices about land use in order to support development without risk of land degradation. Computerized land information systems (LIS) based on geographic information systems (GIS) have emerged as powerful tools for generating maps and reports to inform such decisions. Recently, FAO has been developing GIS/LIS systems in linkage with its agroecological zoning (AEZ) and other models, and using them to tackle issues of land, food and people at global, national and subnational levels. They have been successfully developed for land resource management at different scales, but practical difficulties have been encountered in making them accessible to the casual user in most developing countries, due to scarcity of data and poor training support.

Social Drivers for ICT Diffusion among Agrarian Business Enterprises in Nigeria

2013 ◽  
pp. 91-104
Author(s):  
Bartholomew Aleke ◽  
Udechukwu Ojiako ◽  
David Wainwright
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Social Network Theory ◽  
Conceptual Basis ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation Theory ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Business Enterprises ◽  
Successful Innovation

In this paper, the authors examine the process of diffusion of innovation ICT within agrarian business enterprises operating in developing countries. There is substantial research in the area of Diffusion of Innovation Theory (DoI) and its application to Information Systems (IS) research within organisations. However, in recognition of the conceptual limitations of DoI, researchers have called for the incorporation of aspects of Social Network Theory (SNT) into DoI frameworks. The findings of this research suggest that an understanding of the conceptual basis of innovation is a major driver of successful innovation adoption.

Defining and Characterizing the Landscape of E-Health

2019 ◽  
pp. 377-390
Author(s):  
Yvonne O'Connor ◽  
Ciara Heavin
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Market Place ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
Electronic Health ◽  
Technical Solutions

There has been a surge of electronic health (e-health) technologies encompassing a range of services available to various stakeholders within the healthcare system in both developed and developing countries. As technology has evolved, the features and functionalities offered by e-health technologies have grown dramatically, leading to a proliferation of advanced technical solutions. As a result of this increased focus, various definitions for what constitutes the term e-health have emerged in the literature. This lack of consensus is further inhibited by a dearth of research documenting the characteristics (i.e., features and functionalities) of such e-health technologies. The authors propose to define and characterize the landscape of e-health technologies from an information systems (IS) perspective in this chapter. By examining existing literature and reviewing the market place, this study reveals that there is a need to integrate the various features and functions of e-health technologies, thereby arguing that integration and interoperability is important for the growth of e-health.

The Elusive Last Mile to the Internet

2011 ◽  
pp. 540-560
Author(s):  
V. Sridhar ◽  
Piyush Jain
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Service Level ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Service Level Agreements ◽  
Last Mile ◽  
Mission Critical

This case highlights the challenges faced by organizations in developing countries in getting reliable, high-speed Internet access to support their mission critical web enabled information systems. The case prescribes various measures to optimally use the constrained bandwidth available from service providers. The challenges in defining and monitoring appropriate service level agreements with the service providers are discussed.

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