scholarly journals First and second level digital divide as a challenge for the information society and knowledge based economy

2016 ◽  
Vol 122 ◽  
pp. 113-122
Author(s):  
Malwina Popiołek
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy

The Role of E-Government in Rebuilding Bosnia-Herzegovina

2011 ◽  
pp. 1206-1212
Author(s):  
Meliha Handzic
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Third Wave ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Information And Communication

The world is currently experiencing a period of major change. The emerging new world is variously referred to as the third wave, the information age, the information society, or the knowledge-based economy. Regardless of the terminology used, what matters is that the new social, political, and economic world is globalized, based on the production, distribution, and use of knowledge, and is heavily reliant on information and communication technology (Handzic, 2004a). It is also characterized by increased complexity, uncertainty, and surprises. Some analysts like Raich (2000) think of it as a period of living in the centre of the “Bermuda Triangle” where individuals, organizations, and societies have to deal with the increasing turbulence and speed of change in order to progress. The rise of the information society has brought major changes in citizen and business expectations, as well as organizational structures, cultures, and work processes. To remain responsive to the changing needs of their constituents, governments increasingly have to adopt information society tools and working practices. Essentially, they have to use information and communication technology (ICT) as tools in private and public sector renewal, develop information industry, maintain high level of professional expertise in ICT, provide opportunities to use information society services and have information infrastructure capable of providing such services. The purpose of this article is to explore how these processes are helping in rebuilding Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Improving Electronic Information Literacy in West African Higher Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 2121-2129
Author(s):  
Ibrahima Poda ◽  
William F. Brescia
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Sub Saharan

Electronic information literacy has gained increased importance with the advent of the new information and communication technologies which, driven by the convergence of computers and telecommunications media, are crucial for facilitating, supporting, and enhancing learning and for the knowledge-based economy of the future. In “Africa’s Information Society Initiative (AISI): An Action Framework to Build Africa’s Information and Communication Infrastructure,” African ICT experts appointed by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), have described the potential of the Internet to improve learning in higher education and established the foundation for this to become a reality in Sub-Saharan Africa. The AISI document that the group of experts produced was adopted by the ECA Conference of Ministers as the African Information Society Initiative (AISI) in 1996.

The Role of E-Government in Rebuilding Bosnia-Herzegovina

2011 ◽  
pp. 1424-1428 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Handzic
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Third Wave ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Information And Communication

The world is currently experiencing a period of major change. The emerging new world is variously referred to as the third wave, the information age, the information society, or the knowledge-based economy. Regardless of the terminology used, what matters is that the new social, political, and economic world is globalized, based on the production, distribution, and use of knowledge, and is heavily reliant on information and communication technology (Handzic, 2004a). It is also characterized by increased complexity, uncertainty, and surprises. Some analysts like Raich (2000) think of it as a period of living in the centre of the “Bermuda Triangle” where individuals, organizations, and societies have to deal with the increasing turbulence and speed of change in order to progress. The rise of the information society has brought major changes in citizen and business expectations, as well as organizational structures, cultures, and work processes. To remain responsive to the changing needs of their constituents, governments increasingly have to adopt information society tools and working practices. Essentially, they have to use information and communication technology (ICT) as tools in private and public sector renewal, develop information industry, maintain high level of professional expertise in ICT, provide opportunities to use information society services and have information infrastructure capable of providing such services. The purpose of this article is to explore how these processes are helping in rebuilding Bosnia-Herzegovina.

scholarly journals Rola przemysłu w procesie kształtowania społeczeństwa informacyjnego

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
Zbigniew Zioło
Keyword(s):  
Information Society ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Service Industry ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Valuable Product ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Modern processes of civilizational development, directed towards the formation of an information society, make knowledge an increasingly important and the most valuable product, and access to information is the basic condition for the development of all sectors of economy. In this article, I make an attempt to determine the impact of industry on the complex process of shaping of an information society. The aim was to determine the relations between the industry and the information society, and their surroundings. An important element in the formation of an information society and the development of knowledge-based economy is a high level of education at all stages, and the competences: to be able to apply the acquired knowledge, to formulate new ideas and to introduce them in the production and service industry. New technologies trigger modernization and encourage new products, which in turn contributes to quality changes in the society, and to raising the society’s culture.

scholarly journals Wykorzystanie strategii innowacyjnych opartych na kształtowaniu społeczeństwa informacyjnego w procesie poprawy konkurencyjności przedsiębiorstwa – na przykładzie przedsiębiorstw z grupy MŚP z branży przemysłu metalowego

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 155-164
Author(s):  
Danuta Janczewska
Keyword(s):  
Steel Industry ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Strong Influence ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Competitive Environments ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy

One of the main goals of building the Knowledge Based Economy is building the informationsociety. The innovations have a strong influence on this process – especially for companiesthat operate in most competitive environments. The factors improved the innovativeness insmall companies (SME) should be explicitly accented. The example of steel industry let usidentify the elements comprise the forming the information society. Then we are able to makeinnovation strategy to improve the competitiveness of the companies.

Knowledge Economy and the Digital Divide in Asia

2002 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 7-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Gleave ◽  
Suliman Al-Hawamdeh
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Knowledge Economy ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Rapid Rise ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Key Characteristics

The rapid rise of the knowledge-based economy has resulted in an increasing gap between knowledge "haves" and "have nots", a phenomenon now widely referred to as the digital divide. This divide has become particularly apparent in Asia, a region that is home to some of the highest and lowest digital technology penetration rates in the world. Failing to adequately bridge this divide will inevitably result in greater disparities among the economies of the region. This paper provides an overview of the driving forces and key characteristics of the knowledge economy. It outlines some of the opportunities and challenges the knowledge economy presents to policy makers, societies, businesses and individuals alike. Emphasis in this paper is given to the need for assessing "e-readiness" as a critical first step in initiating any major developmental effort. This is accompanied by a broad-based assessment of the level of e-readiness in Asia, along with an examination of the crucial link between income levels and telecommunications service costs with digital connectivity. Concrete examples of actions being undertaken by non-profit organizations, corporations and individuals to bridge the digital divide in Asia are then presented, followed by some concluding remarks.

Improving Electronic Information Literacy in West African Higher Education

2005 ◽  
pp. 427-432
Author(s):  
Ibrahima Poda ◽  
William F. Brescia
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Sub Saharan

Electronic information literacy has gained increased importance with the advent of the new information and communication technologies which, driven by the convergence of computers and telecommunications media, are crucial for facilitating, supporting, and enhancing learning and for the knowledge-based economy of the future. In “Africa’s Information Society Initiative (AISI): An Action Framework to Build Africa’s Information and Communication Infrastructure,” African ICT experts appointed by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), have described the potential of the Internet to improve learning in higher education and established the foundation for this to become a reality in Sub-Saharan Africa. The AISI document that the group of experts produced was adopted by the ECA Conference of Ministers as the African Information Society Initiative (AISI) in 1996.

Formation of a Knowledge-Based Society through Utilization of Information Networking

2005 ◽  
pp. 310-315
Author(s):  
Hakikur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information Society ◽  
New Economy ◽  
Knowledge Network ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
The World ◽  
World Information ◽  
Information Networking ◽  
Foundation Stone

“Information society,” “knowledge network” and “digital divide” are terms becoming increasingly common in many parts of the world over recent years. The key element in these concepts is that of “information,” and its fluidity in the modern world. Information can be viewed as the foundation stone of this new phenomenon and is the collation of raw and un-processed data into meaningful dialogue. Many societies and communities in developed and developing situation have settled on the term “information,” to describe the new economy and be the basis of development in the new millennium.

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