On Legitimacy of WISEs

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 310-336
Author(s):  
Tingming Chen ◽  
Yichun Weng
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Public Benefits ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Government ◽  
Work Integration

AbstractAmid the increasing diversification of social development, the services provided by the government hardly satisfy all sorts of needs. The establishment of non-profit organizations (npos) timely addresses the government’s deficiency in handling public affairs. As a result, thenpos almost turn into private enterprises and social enterprises aim to deliver public benefits, which has aroused disputes and doubts like “mission drift” and “for-profits in disguise.” This article adopts Suchman’s pragmatic, moral and cognitive legitimacy analysis to reexamine the work integration social enterprises (WISEs) which enable the disadvantaged or those with disabilities to join in the labor market after training, coaching and professional practice. Based on literature review and in-depth interview, this article makes a case study of CANYOU, an exemplary social enterprise set by persons with disabilities by leveraging advanced technologies.

Successful collaboration between smart city consortium and Hong Kong Government in Covid-19 dashboard: the case of leadership in practice

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Jung Yue Chun ◽  
Wahid Abdul Nabsiah ◽  
Cheng Ling Tan
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Third Party ◽  
City Development ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Mass Collaboration ◽  
The Government

Purpose This paper aims to discover why such a public partnership project had been successful with a non-profit third-party alliance such as a smart city consortium (SCC) promoting smart city development. Design/methodology/approach This descriptive case study is primarily based on analysing data collected from various texts, public statements, media interviews and three semi-structured interviews with key members involved in the Covid-19 dashboard project. Findings The data and analysis reviews that both interpersonal and interorganisational trust, dedication and proactiveness of the leaders at SCC were major contributing factors to why SCC was able to partner with the Hong Kong Government in the Covid-19 dashboard in the first place and that the success was also a direct outcome of effective mass collaborative knowledge management activities. Research limitations/implications The research in leadership attributes and activities in the non-profit alliance has been few and this collaborative partnership between the alliance and the government is an example of the importance of further research in smart city leadership. Practical implications In deploying projects for mass collaboration and knowledge sharing in smart city development (which is multi-disciplinary in nature). there are still many new and evolving organisational practices and leadership matters that many business leaders and city managers can learn from. Social implications Smart city development projects involve the notion of sharing data in an open environment enabled by software and mediating tools. Successful projects such as this Hong Kong Covid-19 dashboard which serves a diverse audience can further promote the importance of an open data policy regime for the benefit of the public. Originality/value This case study covers a highly original and unique case study with the leaders at the SCC and representatives from the Hong Kong Government.

Digital Divides and Grassroots-Based E-Government in Developing Countries

2008 ◽  
pp. 116-124
Author(s):  
Farhad Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Digital Divides ◽  
The Government ◽  
Scholarly Contribution

Once properly managed, e-governance can add tremendous dynamism in reforming public administration and can change the mode of interaction between the state and its citizens. However, concerns regarding digital divides and the challenges of e-governance in the developing states of Africa, Asia, and Latin America are growing. If the factors contributing to digital divides are not carefully identified and properly solved, there is a growing risk that in the coming years digital resources might become the preserve of the “haves,” while ignoring the plight of the “have-nots” as they seek access to resources in developing countries. The current Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan (2000) provided the insight that new information and communications technologies are bringing people together, and bringing decision-makers unprecedented new tools for development. At the same time, however, Mr. Annan added, the gap between information “haves” and “have-nots” is widening, and there is a real danger that the world’s poor will be excluded from the emerging knowledge-based global economy. E-governance in this article could be referred to as the use of digital devices, usually by public authorities, when dealing with their public, private and non-profit stakeholders. E-governance comprises a practice, process, or activities through digital means and could equally be practiced by different stakeholders in managing public affairs. While in contrast “e-government” is defined by Shafritz and Russel (2003) as conducting any aspect of government business operations over the Internet—from providing information by government to paying bills to the government. This article examines and analyzes the current status of emerging electronic and Web-based governance (e-governance) in developing countries. In doing so, the article outlines the market model, participatory state model, flexible government model, and the deregulated government model presented by Professor Guy Peters for reforming governance. In light of the above, the article brings forward the emerging issues of governance, e-governance, and the possibility of shared governance. Emerging e-governance is reshaping the process of administrative reforms in developing countries—which requires fresh academic research and a scholarly contribution.

scholarly journals A Policies of Inclusion and Exclusion for the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) interlinked with The Climate Change Adaptation: Case Study of Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha Israt Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Vulnerable Communities ◽  
The Government

 The paper aims to see so far the policies have been recommended and implemented which is interrelated with the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable communities and, as a result, the well-being and safety of persons, communities and countries as a whole have been affected being persons with disabilities so far both by the non-government organizations and what could be done by the government policy makers. Ten percent of the total population of Bangladesh is known as differently able, often called Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) or disabled people according to the survey of Bangladesh Protibandhi Kallayan Somity (BPKS, 2014). It is worth saying that they are often treated with disregard, and so far they are the vulnerable of the society. Yet their role in homes, places of work and communities is often underplayed. So the paper prepares the studies of policies in terms of how we can integrate and mainstream the excluded differently abled /disabled/PWDs through accessibility in people with disabilities friendly policy making. Disasters, many of which are exacerbated by climate change and are increasing in frequency and intensity, significantly impede progress towards sustainable development. Till now we have achieved both the Hyogo and Sendai Framework based on disaster management do have impressions having the framework to be vocal and to ensure the access of the persons with disabilities in terms disasters, many of which are related with the climate change  and adaptation. The paper recommends that the “Children with Disabilities” must be included in a separate policy based framework and the two most important terms based on vulnerabilities and hazards should be more inclusive towards the specialization of the accessibility of the persons with disabilities where both the non-government organizations and government can work together.

scholarly journals Usage of quotas in the state budget: A case study of Karnataka in India

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pradeep Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Safety Net ◽  
The State ◽  
State Governments ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Poverty Eradication ◽  
State Budget ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
The Government

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Digital Divides and Grassroots-Based E-Government in Developing Countries

2011 ◽  
pp. 321-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Digital Divides ◽  
The Government ◽  
Scholarly Contribution

Once properly managed, e-governance can add tremendous dynamism in reforming public administration and can change the mode of interaction between the state and its citizens. However, concerns regarding digital divides and the challenges of e-governance in the developing states of Africa, Asia, and Latin America are growing. If the factors contributing to digital divides are not carefully identified and properly solved, there is a growing risk that in the coming years digital resources might become the preserve of the “haves,” while ignoring the plight of the “have-nots” as they seek access to resources in developing countries. The current Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan (2000) provided the insight that new information and communications technologies are bringing people together, and bringing decision-makers unprecedented new tools for development. At the same time, however, Mr. Annan added, the gap between information “haves” and “have-nots” is widening, and there is a real danger that the world’s poor will be excluded from the emerging knowledge-based global economy. E-governance in this article could be referred to as the use of digital devices, usually by public authorities, when dealing with their public, private and non-profit stakeholders. E-governance comprises a practice, process, or activities through digital means and could equally be practiced by different stakeholders in managing public affairs. While in contrast “e-government” is defined by Shafritz and Russel (2003) as conducting any aspect of government business operations over the Internet—from providing information by government to paying bills to the government. This article examines and analyzes the current status of emerging electronic and Web-based governance (e-governance) in developing countries. In doing so, the article outlines the market model, participatory state model, flexible government model, and the deregulated government model presented by Professor Guy Peters for reforming governance. In light of the above, the article brings forward the emerging issues of governance, e-governance, and the possibility of shared governance. Emerging e-governance is reshaping the process of administrative reforms in developing countries—which requires fresh academic research and a scholarly contribution.

scholarly journals Small Business and Social Enterprise: To Thrive Not Fail

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Tina Barton
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
The United States ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Enabling Factors ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Business Ecosystem ◽  
The Government ◽  
Business Financing

<p>Small businesses (those with up to 99 employees) are the most common business type in Canada – comprising 97.9 per cent of businesses, and contributing close to one-third of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP). Yet a significant number of these businesses fail, with only about 50 per cent lasting at least five years, according to Industry Canada. Social enterprises – businesses that provide valuable products or services while delivering social and sometime environmental returns – struggle even more than small businesses to attract finance, grow, and sustain. What are the similarities and differences between these two groups’ needs, and how can Canada’s three levels of government and the broader business ecosystem better support small businesses and social enterprises to thrive? This paper takes a comprehensive look at key business needs, barriers to success, enabling factors, and policy incentives, drawing upon academic literature, studies and reports from the government, non-profit, and social enterprise sectors, as well as recommendations from business advocacy groups primarily from Canada and the United States. </p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Small business, social enterprise, business financing, business growth, business ecosystem, procurement policy</p>

Information and Communication Technologies in Administrative Reform for Development

2010 ◽  
pp. 127-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shefali Virkar
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Public Administration Reform ◽  
Development Context ◽  
Indian State ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Reform Processes ◽  
The Government

This chapter critically examines the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in governmental reform processes in development through a case study of the Indian State of Karnataka. This study explores the increasing use of ICTs for property taxation and its impact on municipal government reform processes within this developing world context. The case study is focused on a collaboration between the government of the Indian state of Karnataka and the eGovernments Foundation (a non-profit private sector organisation) between 2002 and 2006. This collaboration was designed to reform existing methods of property tax collection by establishing an online system across the municipalities of 56 towns and cities within the state. The case study describes the interactions between new technologies and changing information flows in the complexities of public administration reform. In doing so, this paper examines the interplay of local and external factors shaping the project’s implementation. On the basis of this analysis, this case study suggests that disjunctions in these local and external relationships have inhibited more effective exploitation of ICTs in this development context.

scholarly journals Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs): Their Potential Contribution to Labour Market (Re-)Integration of At Risk Populations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline O'Connor ◽  
Agnes Meinhard
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Nonprofit Sector ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Working Paper ◽  
Work Integration

Canada’s nonprofit sector contributes significantly to the (re-) integration of economically at risk individuals into the workforce by providing employment related and social services. Over the last decade, more non-profit organizations (and a few for-profit organizations) have turned to a creative new strategy to help (re-)integrate highly disadvantaged populations into the workforce— the creation of social enterprise businesses that provide jobs for disadvantaged workers as well as training, placement and other supports. These jobs can be transitional, stops on the way to integration into the mainstream labour market, or stable, long-term alternatives to existing mainstream jobs. Restaurants, retail stores, courier services, cottage industries, and construction companies are common social enterprise businesses employing vulnerable populations in Canada (e.g. Elson & Hall, 2010). Recent surveys suggest that these organizations, known in Europe as WISEs (Work Integration Social Enterprises), are among the most common social enterprises in Canada’s emergent social enterprise sector (e.g. Elson & Hall, 2010; O’Connor et al, 2012; Flatt et al 2013). Keywords: CVSS, Centre for Voluntary Sector Studies, Working Paper Series,TRSM, Ted Rogers School of Management Citation:

scholarly journals STRATEGI KAMPANYE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DALAM ORGANISASI NON PROFIT

Gunahumas ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 293-302
Author(s):  
Welsi Damayanti
Keyword(s):  
Interest Groups ◽  
Opinion Leader ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Opinion Leaders ◽  
Press Releases ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
The Public ◽  
Engagement Strategies ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Government

Abstrak Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan strategi public affairs dalam kampanye yang dilakukan oleh Gerakan Indonesia Diet Kantong Plastik (GIDKP). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa GIDKP menggunakan strategi public affairs dengan melakukan pendekatan terhadap pemerintah, kelompok kepentingan dan media. Pendekatan terhadap pemerintah dengan strategi direct lobbying dan grassroot lobbying. Pendekatan terhadap kelompok kepentingan dengan strategi engagement dan opinion leader. GIDKP menjadi mediator antara Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan (KLHK) dan Asosiasi Peritel Indonesia (Aprindo) jika terjadi konflik. Strategi pendekatan terhadap media yaitu proactive communications dengan melakukan kontak langsung seperti siaran pers dan konferensi pers. Selain itu pendekatan media menggunakan strategi semi control dengan teknik menjadi pembicara atau narasumber di siaran media. Strategi pendekatan media yang terakhir adalah bypassing dengan mengembangkan media alternatif yang menfaatkan teknologi saat ini. Kata kunci : Strategi publik; Kampanye; Organisasi non profit Abstract The purpose of this study is to describe the public affairs strategy in the campaign carried out by Gerakan Indonesia Diet Kantong Plastik (GIDKP). The results of this study indicate that GIDKP uses a public affairs strategy by approaching the government, interest groups and the media. Approach the government with direct lobbying and grassroot lobbying strategies. Approach to interest groups with engagement strategies and opinion leaders. GIDKP becomes a mediator between the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) and the Indonesian Retailers Association (Aprindo) in the event of a conflict. The approach to the media strategy is proactive communications by making direct contact such as press releases and press conferences. In addition, the media approach uses a semi control strategy with the technique of being a speaker or resource person in media broadcasts. The last media approach strategy is bypassing by developing alternative media that utilize current technology. Keywords : public strategy; campaign; non-profit organization

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