Reaching the unreached: how can we use information and communication technologies to empower the rural poor in the developing world through enhanced access to relevant information?

2002 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 513-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subbiah Arunachalam
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Developing World ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Rural Poor ◽  
Information And Communication

Kybernetická bezpečnosť – analýza legislatívneho prostredia Slovenskej republiky a aktivít na národnej a medzinárodnej úrovni

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-60
Author(s):  
Michaela Šimonová ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Security System ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Information And Communication

The arrival of information and communication technologies is nothing new. The number of people using these technologies and moving in cyberspace is growing, and therefore it is an important role of the state to respond sufficiently to such developments. A fundamental role of the state is to create a stable security system consisting of complex legislation as well as creation of a legislative environment capable of responding flexibly to the growing number of diverse incidents in cyberspace. Sufficient legal regulation consisting of unambiguous determination of competencies and tasks of individual subjects represents the basic pillar for the creation of a stable security system. The role of the state is also to maintain existing and create new partnerships with organizations that are able to provide relevant information and knowledge in the field of cyber security.

The Influence of Social Networks on Communication Satisfaction within the Organizations

2012 ◽  
pp. 545-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danijela Lalic ◽  
Ugljesa Marjanovic ◽  
Bojan Lalic
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Communication Satisfaction ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
Communication Processes ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
New Framework

Today, technological achievements that significantly influence communication management are Social Networks in virtual environment. The latest research clearly indicates that this trend is going to last in the future. It is considered as a fact that there are many changes and innovations in the field of information and communication technologies during the past few decades. Development of communication technologies has provided a new framework for organizing corporate communication processes, both internally and externally. Channels for the transfer of relevant information had been faced with huge technological improvement, but fact analysis and former research do not provide insight into specific motivation patterns for usage of Social Networks among employees, nor into their influence on Communication Satisfaction within the organizations.

Urban Information Systems and Digital Channels to Enhance Transparency and Participation in Urban Planning

2020 ◽  
pp. 83-110
Author(s):  
Beatriz Santos
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Digital Channels

Through the use of information and communication technologies, Public Administrations make its relevant information related to issues of public interest available for citizens. In the specific field of urban planning, Spanish administrations are making a huge effort to improve the urban information and make it available online for citizens developing Urban Information Systems, tools based on Geographic Information Systems which offer visualization and interaction options and increase transparency. More recently, digital channels have started to be used to enhance participation and promote democratic processes at regional, municipal, and local level. The chapter analyses different digital tools and services implemented to improve transparency in urban planning and web-based participation processes developed in Spain to check the result of these developments concluding that there is still a long considerable way to go since information and communications technologies offers a lot of options and tools to improve these processes, particularly through the application of PPGIS.

Proposal of a Digital Mobile Platform for the Urban Farming Revolution

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-57
Author(s):  
Fernando Almeida ◽  
Nuno Miranda ◽  
Bruno Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Soil Characteristics ◽  
Financial Data ◽  
Urban Farming ◽  
Transport Costs ◽  
Information And Communication

Information and communication technologies have contributed decisively to the evolution of the agriculture field, allowing the exchange of information between various platforms, the automation of processes, and the storage and processing of large volumes of data. This study proposes the development of an application for mobile devices that facilitates the process of managing and monitoring the production of an urban farming. The application can also be used by less experienced farmers by providing relevant information on the best products per season according to soil characteristics and climate. The results of the developed application demonstrated the application's potential to increase crops visibility, increase efficiency throughout the value chain, access to real-time business and financial data, turns possible to customize the application according to the users' profile, increase the efficiency of marketing processes, and contribute to reducing transport costs.

scholarly journals Experience with an internet-based course for ophthalmology residents

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keila Monteiro de Carvalho ◽  
Josie Naomi Iyeyasu ◽  
Stella Maris da Costa e Castro ◽  
Gelse Beatriz Martins Monteiro ◽  
Anita Zimmermann
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Developing World ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Medical Residents ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Information And Communication

OBJECTIVE: To describe the first experience of an Internet-based course for ophthalmology residents. METHOD: Twenty-three residents were invited to participate in the study; however, only 13 (56.52%) took part, performing the proposed activities and answering a questionnaire. RESULTS: Of the 13 participants, only five (38.46%) completed 100% of the tasks, three (23.07%) completed between 70 and 90%, two (15.38%) completed between 50 and 60% and three (23.07%) completed less than 10% of the tasks. Regarding the use of computers and the Internet in general, all the participants reported using the Internet daily. All of them also affirmed they use the internet to study or to conduct research. CONCLUSION: Despite the advantages of the Internet, medical residents are still very reluctant to its use. Considering the context of information and communication technologies, there is a pressing need to reformulate continuing medical education in order to meet the demand of this new developing world.

scholarly journals Adaptation: A Lens for Viewing Technology Transfer in Construction Site Management

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aghaegbuna Obinna U. Ozumba ◽  
Winston Shakantu
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Site Management ◽  
Specific Focus ◽  
Information And Communication

This book chapter presents the results from a series of studies which explored the use of the technology transfer (TT) subconcept of adaptation to explain the uptake of recent information and communication technologies (ICT) in the construction industry. The specific focus is the management of construction site processes. The studies explored the need for management process enhancement, availability of relevant information and communication technologies, occurrence of such technologies in construction site management (CSM), influencing factors, and challenges to their adoption in construction site management. Results from stages in the phased methodology are used to generate certain hypotheses that are based on analysis of primary and secondary data. Insights from testing the hypotheses and findings from the series of studies are used to model an adaptation-based understanding of the transfer of information and communication technologies in construction site management. While using site management as the specific focus, the study contributes an understanding that is relevant to the construction industry and other project-related environments.

Challenges associated with the use of information and communication technologies in information sharing by fish farmers in the Southern highlands of Tanzania

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Benard ◽  
Frankwell Dulle ◽  
Hieromin Lamtane
Keyword(s):  
Information Sharing ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Network Connectivity ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Television Broadcasting ◽  
Information And Communication

Purpose This paper aims to examine the challenges facing fish farmers in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in information sharing on fish farming. Design/methodology/approach This study used both quantitative and qualitative methods. It involved 240 fish farmers who were randomly selected. Questionnaires, focus group discussions (FGDs), observation and key informant’s interviews were used as methods of data collection. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse quantitative data, while content analysis was used for qualitative data. Findings It was found that the most frequently used ICTs by fish farmers in sharing agricultural information were mobile phones, radio and television. Also, the study revealed that major challenges facing fish farmers in sharing information include unfavourable radio or television broadcasting time, high cost of acquiring and maintenance of ICT facilities, lack of training on ICT, poor network connectivity and low level of literacy. Moreover, it was further found that there was negative significant relationship (P < 0.05) between challenges associated with the use and degree of ICT usage by fish farmers. Originality/value The study is original with the exception of areas where citations have been made. Besides, it provides awareness and understanding of the challenges facing fish farmers in ICT usage in information sharing on fish farming, and this will enable improvement of timely provision and access to relevant information and hence improved fish farming production.

Engendering Universal Access to ICT in Rural Areas

2011 ◽  
pp. 264-268
Author(s):  
Sonia N. Jorge
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Developing World ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Developing Societies ◽  
Historically Disadvantaged ◽  
Community Access

The concept of community access to information and communication technologies (ICT) has gained widespread attention as a strategically vital response to the perpetual lack of affordable access to ICT and ICT services in the developing world, particularly in rural and peri-urban1 poor areas. Community access is not in itself a new idea; however, it provides an encouraging policy approach to overcoming the wide disparities of access and, as such, to provide opportunities for developing societies and historically disadvantaged regions and populations to participate in the newly emerging social and economic orders. This article focuses on community access centers as essential to facilitate access to ICT for women in rural areas in the developing world.

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