scholarly journals A New ICT Framework to Adopt ICT Projects: KRG Organisations as Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-24
Author(s):  
Shko M. Qader ◽  
Bryar A. Hassan ◽  
Miran Hama Rahim Saeed
Keyword(s):  
Developed Countries ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
The Public ◽  
Communication Framework ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Developed Countries ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
High Level

In a world dominated by technology people expect fast swift and efficient services, and for governments this means that citizens and companies expect public services to keep pace with this development and be fast and free of routines. Therefore, most of the developed countries became to adopt the e-Government concept where it enables this improvement and utilize information and communication technology (ICT) to serve the citizens.  Basically, the purpose of this research is to provide Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) organisations and the public sector with a means to comprehend what is essential from a digital communication framework perspective to support delivery of an online public service and identify the components required to achieve this goal along with a high level definition of these components. This paper outcomes the establishment of a high-tech government communication infrastructure and applications via investigating the current and future ICT demands for KRG government organisations, conducting two surveys, and interviewing the stakeholders and clients. It also produces a set of recommendation and suggestions and approaches for designing an efficient framework that mediates information securely among KRG organisations and facilitate collaboration and integration among them.

OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS OF LOBISTRY ACTIVITY IN UKRAINE: REALITIES TODAY AND EVOLUTIONARY FORECAST

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (12) ◽  
pp. 329-339
Author(s):  
Tikhon Sergeyevich Yarovoy
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Political System ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Public Interests ◽  
The Public ◽  
Political Events ◽  
The Developed Countries ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Industrial Groups

The article is devoted to the research of goals and functions of lobbying activity. The author has processed the ideas of domestic and foreign scientists, proposed his own approaches to the definition of goals and functions of lobbying activities through the prism of public administration. As a result, a generalized vision of the goals and functions of lobbying activities as interrelated elements of the lobbying system was proposed, and a forecast for further evolution of the goals and functions of domestic lobbying was provided. The analysis of lobbying functions allowed us to notice the tendencies in shifting the goals of this activity. If the objectives were fully covered by functions such as mediation between citizens and the state, the information function and the function of organizing plurality of public interests, then the role of strengthening the self-organization of civil society and the function of compromise become increasingly important in the process of formation in the developed countries of civil society and the development of telecommunication technologies. Ukrainian lobbyism will not be left to the side of this process. Already, politicians of the highest level, leaders of financial and industrial groups have to act, adjust their goals (even if they are — declared), taking into account the reaction of the public. In the future, this trend will only increase. The analysis of current research and political events provides all grounds for believing that, while proper regulatory legislation is being formed in Ukraine, the goals and functions of domestic lobbying will essentially shift towards a compromise with the public. It is noted that in spite of the existence of a basic direction of action, lobbying may have several ramified goals. Guided by the goals set, lobbyism can manifest itself in various spheres of the political system of society, combining the closely intertwined interests of various actors in the lobbying process, or even — contrasting them.

A Process Model for Successful E-Government Adoption in the Least Developed Countries

2012 ◽  
pp. 341-369
Author(s):  
Ahmed Imran ◽  
Shirley Gregor
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Least Developed Countries ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
The Public ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
High Level

Least developed countries (LDCs), have been struggling to find a workable strategy to adopt information and communication technology (ICT) and e-government in their public sector organizations. Despite a number of high-level initiatives at national and international levels, the progress is still unsatisfactory in this area. Consequently, the countries are failing to keep pace in the global e-government race, further increasing the digital divide. This chapter reports on an exploratory study in a least developed country, Bangladesh, involving a series of focus groups and interviews with key stakeholders. A lack of knowledge and entrenched attitudes and mindsets are seen as the key underlying contributors to the lack of progress. The analysis of the relationships among the major barriers to progress led to a process model, which suggests a pathway for e-government adoption in an LDC such as Bangladesh. The chapter introduces important directions for the formulation of long-term strategies for the successful adoption of ICT in the public sector of LDCs and provides a basis for further theoretical development.

Macroeconomic Factors of Competitiveness of Serbian Economy and ICT Sector

2012 ◽  
pp. 714-727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Drago Cvijanovic ◽  
Ivan Milojevic ◽  
Radovan Pejanovic
Keyword(s):  
Developed Countries ◽  
Operating Efficiency ◽  
Macroeconomic Factors ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Technological Readiness ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Global Competitiveness Index ◽  
The Developed Countries ◽  
High Level ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth

Information and communication technology is an initiating and driving force behind economic development. The contribution of the ICT sector is in production and export increase within the sector itself and of the competitiveness of the economy as a whole. Competitiveness is synonymous with productivity and can be enhanced by rational utilization and investment in resources, application of the latest knowledge, investment, by increase of operating efficiency, and implementation of modern technologies in production. Competitiveness implies development of infrastructure and telecommunications, and intensive Internet usage. According to the Global Competitiveness Index, Serbia is lowly ranked. Serbia has the greatest advantage in the area of elementary and higher education, technological readiness and innovativeness. The analysis of technological readiness and the level of innovativeness within the global competitiveness of Serbian economy in 2009, indicates a high level of competitiveness and potential to be developed. Technology transfer from the developed countries is the basis for long-term sustainable economic growth and development. The paper focuses on the analysis of competitiveness of Serbian economy, international economic environment and the determinants of competitiveness.

Macroeconomic Factors of Competitiveness of Serbian Economy and ICT Sector

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Drago Cvijanovic ◽  
Ivan Milojevic ◽  
Radovan Pejanovic
Keyword(s):  
Developed Countries ◽  
Operating Efficiency ◽  
Macroeconomic Factors ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Technological Readiness ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Global Competitiveness Index ◽  
The Developed Countries ◽  
High Level ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth

Information and communication technology is an initiating and driving force behind economic development. The contribution of the ICT sector is in production and export increase within the sector itself and of the competitiveness of the economy as a whole. Competitiveness is synonymous with productivity and can be enhanced by rational utilization and investment in resources, application of the latest knowledge, investment, by increase of operating efficiency, and implementation of modern technologies in production. Competitiveness implies development of infrastructure and telecommunications, and intensive Internet usage. According to the Global Competitiveness Index, Serbia is lowly ranked. Serbia has the greatest advantage in the area of elementary and higher education, technological readiness and innovativeness. The analysis of technological readiness and the level of innovativeness within the global competitiveness of Serbian economy in 2009, indicates a high level of competitiveness and potential to be developed. Technology transfer from the developed countries is the basis for long-term sustainable economic growth and development. The paper focuses on the analysis of competitiveness of Serbian economy, international economic environment and the determinants of competitiveness.

A Process Model for Successful E-Government Adoption in the Least Developed Countries

2011 ◽  
pp. 321-350
Author(s):  
Ahmed Imran ◽  
Shirley Gregor
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Least Developed Countries ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
The Public ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
High Level

Least developed countries (LDCs), have been struggling to find a workable strategy to adopt information and communication technology (ICT) and e-government in their public sector organizations. Despite a number of high-level initiatives at national and international levels, the progress is still unsatisfactory in this area. Consequently, the countries are failing to keep pace in the global e-government race, further increasing the digital divide. This chapter reports on an exploratory study in a least developed country, Bangladesh, involving a series of focus groups and interviews with key stakeholders. A lack of knowledge and entrenched attitudes and mindsets are seen as the key underlying contributors to the lack of progress. The analysis of the relationships among the major barriers to progress led to a process model, which suggests a pathway for e-government adoption in an LDC such as Bangladesh. The chapter introduces important directions for the formulation of long-term strategies for the successful adoption of ICT in the public sector of LDCs and provides a basis for further theoretical development.

What, and who, is social tourism? The roles of the public, private and voluntary sector in social tourism provision in Flanders, Belgium.

2021 ◽  
pp. 158-168
Author(s):  
Lynn Minnaert
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Voluntary Sector ◽  
Private Enterprises ◽  
Large Role ◽  
The Public ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
High Level

Abstract In many social tourism systems, private-sector partners play a large role in social tourism provision. This begs the question: how exactly does one classify social tourism initiatives? Which conditions do providers need to meet to be classed as 'social tourism', and can profit-seeking private enterprises also be classed under this label if these conditions are met? This chapter explores these questions by examining the case study of Flanders. A conclusion of focus groups conducted in Flanders was that a definition of social tourism based on the nature of the provider is not helpful: in practice, actors in the public, private and voluntary sectors are social tourism providers. A high level of consensus was reached for the statement: 'social tourism is something you do, not something you are'.

What, and who, is social tourism? The roles of the public, private and voluntary sector in social tourism provision in Flanders, Belgium.

2021 ◽  
pp. 158-168
Author(s):  
Lynn Minnaert
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Voluntary Sector ◽  
Private Enterprises ◽  
Large Role ◽  
The Public ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
High Level

Abstract In many social tourism systems, private-sector partners play a large role in social tourism provision. This begs the question: how exactly does one classify social tourism initiatives? Which conditions do providers need to meet to be classed as 'social tourism', and can profit-seeking private enterprises also be classed under this label if these conditions are met? This chapter explores these questions by examining the case study of Flanders. A conclusion of focus groups conducted in Flanders was that a definition of social tourism based on the nature of the provider is not helpful: in practice, actors in the public, private and voluntary sectors are social tourism providers. A high level of consensus was reached for the statement: 'social tourism is something you do, not something you are'.

A Process Model for Successful E-Government Adoption in the Least Developed Countries

2013 ◽  
pp. 213-241
Author(s):  
Ahmed Imran ◽  
Shirley Gregor
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Least Developed Countries ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
The Public ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
High Level

Least developed countries (LDCs), have been struggling to find a workable strategy to adopt information and communication technology (ICT) and e-government in their public sector organizations. Despite a number of high-level initiatives at national and international levels, the progress is still unsatisfactory in this area. Consequently, the countries are failing to keep pace in the global e-government race, further increasing the digital divide. This chapter reports on an exploratory study in a least developed country, Bangladesh, involving a series of focus groups and interviews with key stakeholders. A lack of knowledge and entrenched attitudes and mindsets are seen as the key underlying contributors to the lack of progress. The analysis of the relationships among the major barriers to progress led to a process model, which suggests a pathway for e-government adoption in an LDC such as Bangladesh. The chapter introduces important directions for the formulation of long-term strategies for the successful adoption of ICT in the public sector of LDCs and provides a basis for further theoretical development.

scholarly journals STUDENTS PERSPECTIVE REGARDING ONLINE EDUCATION DURING 2019 PANDEMIC: A CASE STUDY ON THE PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES OF KARACHI

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaeema Asrar Mohiuddin, Haider Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
World Health ◽  
View Point ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Developed Countries ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
User Friendly

Online education is recognized and well-known method of learning in the developed countries, however, it is becoming popular in the developing countries like Pakistan. Coronavirus Disease 2019 was officially acknowledged as pandemic on March 11, 2020 by the World Health Organization. Beyond other sectors, education sector has also been affected significantly because of the pandemic. The situation tested the readiness of universities to deal with the crisis. This study is conducted to have the students’ view point regarding online education during Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic. Total 300 students of University of Karachi and Federal Urdu University participated in the research. Pre-designed questionnaire is used for the purpose of data analysis. Software used include SPSS and MS-Excel as both the software are easy to use and have user friendly interface. Results reveal that Recorded lectures are the most preferred mode of online learning. Most of the students are with the view point that electricity breakdown is the major technical issue faced during online learning. Moreover, communication gap between instructor and student is the major nontechnical issue faced during online learning. Traditional/ offline Education have been the most preferred mode of learning in usual circumstances.  

OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS OF LOBISTRY ACTIVITY IN UKRAINE: REALITIES TODAY AND EVOLUTIONARY FORECAST

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (11) ◽  
pp. 329-339
Author(s):  
Tikhon Sergeyevich Yarovoy
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Political System ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Public Interests ◽  
The Public ◽  
Political Events ◽  
The Developed Countries ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Industrial Groups

The article is devoted to the research of goals and functions of lobby- ing activity. The author has processed the ideas of domestic and foreign scientists, proposed his own approaches to the definition of goals and functions of lobbying activities through the prism of public administration. As a result, a generalized vision of the goals and functions of lobbying activities as interrelated elements of the lobbying system was proposed, and a forecast for further evolution of the goals and functions of domestic lobbying was provided.The analysis of lobbying functions allowed us to notice the tendencies in shift- ing the goals of this activity. If the objectives were fully covered by functions such as mediation between citizens and the state, the information function and the function of organizing plurality of public interests, then the role of strengthening the self-organization of civil society and the function of compromise become in- creasingly important in the process of formation in the developed countries of civil society and the development of telecommunication technologies.Ukrainian lobbyism will not be left to the side of this process. Already, politi- cians of the highest level, leaders of financial and industrial groups have to act, adjust their goals (even if they are — declared), taking into account the reaction of the public. In the future, this trend will only increase. The analysis of current research and political events provides all grounds for believing that, while proper regulatory legislation is being formed in Ukraine, the goals and functions of do- mestic lobbying will essentially shift towards a compromise with the public.It is noted that in spite of the existence of a basic direction of action, lobbying may have several ramified goals. Guided by the goals set, lobbyism can manifest itself in various spheres of the political system of society, combining the closely intertwined interests of various actors in the lobbying process, or even — contrast- ing them.

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