Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Entwicklungsländern: Trends und Potentiale (Information and Communication Technologies in Developing Countries: Trends and Potential)

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabine Seibel ◽  
Dietrich Müller-Falcke ◽  
Romeo Bertolini
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication

Libraries and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries

2014 ◽  
pp. 169-179
Author(s):  
Abdulmumin Isah ◽  
M. T. Bashorun ◽  
K. T. Omopupa
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Cultural Institutions ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
Information And Communication

This chapter traces the role of libraries in the preservation of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in developing countries. It also highlights the nature of indigenous knowledge and the traditional role of libraries at preserving it for posterity; it discusses current issues surrounding the management of IK in libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions. It examines the various use of indigenous knowledge by array of information users within and outside the libraries. It x-rayed the traditional library services of identifying, acquiring, organizing, and presentation of IK to the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies. It concludes with the challenges in IK preservation and suggests measures that can be taken to alleviate the challenges.

Information and Communication Technologies, Democracy, and Human Rights in Nigeria

2015 ◽  
pp. 626-645
Author(s):  
Joseph Wilson ◽  
Nuhu Gapsiso
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Interest Groups ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Share Information ◽  
Rights Issues

The unprecedented impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on nearly every facet of human endeavour has continued to attract individual and organizational interest to explore these technologies for specific cause. ICTs are increasingly being used in promoting democracy and human rights issues: to mobilize and strengthen solidarity, increase communication among interest groups, and share information more quickly. There is no doubt that ICTs deployment in Nigeria and other developing countries has sparked growth in citizens' abilities to communicate and share ideas, but there are impediments. This chapter looks at the evolution of ICTs in Nigeria, the place of ICTs in promoting democracy/human rights, and discusses the challenges of harnessing the enormous benefits of ICTs in promoting democracy and human rights in Nigeria.

Faculty Using E-Journals in Developing Countries

2019 ◽  
pp. 156-175
Author(s):  
Goodluck Ifijeh ◽  
Juliana Iwu-James ◽  
Roland Izuagbe ◽  
Humphrey Nwaogu
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Electronic Journals ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Human Endeavor ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have affected every sphere of human endeavor, including teaching, learning, and research. The evolution of ICTs has brought about the emergence of electronic journals (also known as e-journals). This chapter focuses on electronic journals and their importance in teaching and research. It covers the evolution of e-journals in the education landscape and current trends in the use of e-journals in developing countries. The chapter also examines the challenges of e-journal usage in developing countries and made recommendations.

Application of E-Government Principles in Anti-Corruption Framework

2017 ◽  
pp. 56-74
Author(s):  
Arjun Neupane ◽  
Jeffrey Soar ◽  
Kishor Vaidya ◽  
Sunil Aryal
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools

The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) plays a significant role in the economic, technological and social progression of a country. Corruption in government agencies and institutions is a serious problem in many countries in the world, especially in under-developed and developing countries. The use of ICT tools such as e-governance can help to reduce corruption. In this chapter, the authors discussed the application of e-government principles to mitigate corruption. Based on the available literature, this study identified some potential elements of e-government, which are currently practised around the world and how they are interrelated to fight against corruption. Finally, the authors present an evidence-based e-government anti-corruption framework.

The Transformation of the Public Administration in the Multi-Level Governance Era

2019 ◽  
pp. 23-51
Author(s):  
Elif Yucebas
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Multilevel Governance ◽  
Public Administration Reform ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Restructuring Process ◽  
Transfer Of Information

The speed of transformation and development in information and communication technologies is an important fact triggering the restructuring process of public administration. The developing countries have become integrated into this process through public administration reform methods presented by international institutions. Transfer of information and communication technologies have become important for modernizing public administration organizations of developing countries and adapting them to the global system. In multilevel governance, use and implementation of the information technologies enabling network structuring between institutions have a particular importance. In this sense, the purpose of this study is to present the process followed by Turkey for adapting information and communication technologies to public administration organization and provision of public services in the frame of a multilevel governance approach.

Information and Communication Technology in Singapore

2011 ◽  
pp. 293-311
Author(s):  
Leo Tan Wee Hin ◽  
R. Subramaniam
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) hold great potential for promoting socioeconomic development in many developing countries. ICT has not significantly percolated down the economic value chain in these countries for various reasons. The example of Singapore is used to show how governments can make a difference in entrenching a vibrant ICT sector through appropriate policies, programs, and other intervention instruments. It is suggested that aspects of the Singapore experience would be useful for other developing countries.

Telecommunications Sector and Internet Access in Africa

2008 ◽  
pp. 144-150
Author(s):  
Vanessa Phala
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
African Continent ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Future Potential

The “information revolution” has not only transformed the world as we know it, but also its future potential. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), with their major technological advances, have affected the lives and lifestyles of people across the globe, as well as the way institutions and organizations do business. However, not all outcomes of the spread of information technologies have been positive. A majority of the world’s population, especially those who live in poverty, have been largely bypassed by this revolution. The gap between them and the rest of the world has expanded precisely as a result of the facilitation capacity of these technologies for those who have access to them (Figueres, 2003). The majority of these people are situated in the African continent and other developing countries.

An Overview of E-Commerce Security and Critical Issues for Developing Countries

2011 ◽  
pp. 56-65
Author(s):  
Pierre F. Tiako
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Significant Research ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
Transaction Services ◽  
Financial Transactions

Deficient information and communication technologies (ICT) infrastructure, lack of awareness on e-commerce issues, network payment and secure transaction services present enormous challenges to developing countries. For e-commerce to be a viable tool for trade in developing countries (DC), a “secure infrastructure” which makes possible the electronic exchange of financial transactions is a necessary prerequisite. There has been significant research on e-commerce security, although most of these studies have focused on developed countries. Less attention has been paid to underdeveloped countries that face different circumstances due to the above challenges. From technological perspectives, this work discusses important issues of e-commerce security for developing countries in regards to lack of fraud repression and justice in those countries.

An Overview of E-Commerce Security and Critical Issues for Developing Countries

2008 ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
Pierre F. Tiako
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Significant Research ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
Transaction Services ◽  
Financial Transactions

Deficient information and communication technologies (ICT) infrastructure, lack of awareness on e-commerce issues, network payment and secure transaction services present enormous challenges to developing countries. For e-commerce to be a viable tool for trade in developing countries (DC), a “secure infrastructure” which makes possible the electronic exchange of financial transactions is a necessary prerequisite. There has been significant research on e-commerce security, although most of these studies have focused on developed countries. Less attention has been paid to underdeveloped countries that face different circumstances due to the above challenges. From technological perspectives, this work discusses important issues of e-commerce security for developing countries in regards to lack of fraud repression and justice in those countries.

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