scholarly journals Geographic Information and Communication Technologies for Supporting Smallholder Agriculture and Climate Resilience

Climate ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Billy Haworth ◽  
Eloise Biggs ◽  
John Duncan ◽  
Nathan Wales ◽  
Bryan Boruff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Climate Adaptation ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Smallholder Agriculture ◽  
Climate Resilience

Multiple factors constrain smallholder agriculture and farmers’ adaptive capacities under changing climates, including access to information to support context appropriate farm decision-making. Current approaches to geographic information dissemination to smallholders, such as the rural extension model, are limited, yet advancements in internet and communication technologies (ICTs) could help augment these processes through the provision of agricultural geographic information (AGI) directly to farmers. We analysed recent ICT initiatives for communicating climate and agriculture-related information to smallholders for improved livelihoods and climate change adaptation. Through the critical analysis of initiatives, we identified opportunities for the success of future AGI developments. We systematically examined 27 AGI initiatives reported in academic and grey literature (e.g., organisational databases). Important factors identified for the success of initiatives include affordability, language(s), community partnerships, user collaboration, high quality and locally-relevant information through low-tech platforms, organisational trust, clear business models, and adaptability. We propose initiatives should be better-targeted to deliver AGI to regions in most need of climate adaptation assistance, including SE Asia, the Pacific, and the Caribbean. Further assessment of the most effective technological approaches is needed. Initiatives should be independently assessed for evaluation of their uptake and success, and local communities should be better-incorporated into the development of AGI initiatives.

Inter and Intra Cities Smartness

2019 ◽  
pp. 30-55
Author(s):  
Ghada A. El Khayat ◽  
Nada Ahmad Fashal
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Location Problems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Gis Tools ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Nations Development

The rapid advances in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) contribute to the creation of ‘Smart Cities'/‘Knowledge Precincts' that use data, information and technologies to enable innovative business models. This contributes to the nations' development. For smart cities/knowledge precincts to realize the planned social and economic impact; they have to be well-located and planned. Creating connections among cities also contributes to their smartness. This, calls for concepts of inter and intra smartness contributed in this chapter. The question is: a) how to locate the components of the smart city internally and b) how to locate the smart cities relative to each other and to their communities. Location problems are tackled with optimization and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools. This chapter starts by giving definitions on the topic and then presents a survey on the ‘Smart Cities'/‘Knowledge Precincts' location problems that use optimization and GIS tools and concludes with avenues for future research.

Inter and Intra Cities Smartness

2019 ◽  
pp. 1663-1687
Author(s):  
Ghada A. El Khayat ◽  
Nada Ahmad Fashal
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Location Problems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Gis Tools ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Nations Development

The rapid advances in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) contribute to the creation of ‘Smart Cities'/‘Knowledge Precincts' that use data, information and technologies to enable innovative business models. This contributes to the nations' development. For smart cities/knowledge precincts to realize the planned social and economic impact; they have to be well-located and planned. Creating connections among cities also contributes to their smartness. This, calls for concepts of inter and intra smartness contributed in this chapter. The question is: a) how to locate the components of the smart city internally and b) how to locate the smart cities relative to each other and to their communities. Location problems are tackled with optimization and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools. This chapter starts by giving definitions on the topic and then presents a survey on the ‘Smart Cities'/‘Knowledge Precincts' location problems that use optimization and GIS tools and concludes with avenues for future research.

Inter and Intra Cities Smartness

2017 ◽  
pp. 296-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghada A. El Khayat ◽  
Nada Ahmad Fashal
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Location Problems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Gis Tools ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Nations Development

The rapid advances in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) contribute to the creation of ‘Smart Cities'/‘Knowledge Precincts' that use data, information and technologies to enable innovative business models. This contributes to the nations' development. For smart cities/knowledge precincts to realize the planned social and economic impact; they have to be well-located and planned. Creating connections among cities also contributes to their smartness. This, calls for concepts of inter and intra smartness contributed in this chapter. The question is: a) how to locate the components of the smart city internally and b) how to locate the smart cities relative to each other and to their communities. Location problems are tackled with optimization and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools. This chapter starts by giving definitions on the topic and then presents a survey on the ‘Smart Cities'/‘Knowledge Precincts' location problems that use optimization and GIS tools and concludes with avenues for future research.

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.

New tools for developing the living environment (based on materials of Gaidar Forum – 2021)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-12
Author(s):  
NATALYA YASKOVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Investment Activity ◽  
New Business ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Government ◽  
National Economies ◽  
Expert Community

The pandemic has become the reason for structural reforms as well as for discussing many issues by the expert community. In this regard, the Gaidar Forum – 2021 became the very platform where experts in various fields of knowledge could meet. Specialists discussed such issues as sustainable development problems, the innovative focus of development, the introduction of IT technologies, restructuring of national economies, new business models, etc. Most of the questions, one way or another, concern the problem of the evolution of the living environment. These are the questions that were presented by the experts of the “Building together” discussion platform. Analyzing the results of the construction complex, which ensures the implementation of the national project “Housing and the Urban Environment”, made it possible to identify the nature of further measures taken by the Government of the Russian Federation in order to create a competitive living environment. Experts systematized the prospects for business models of investment and construction activities involved in the development of territories, identified new tools for enhancing investment activity, and focused the attention of the authorities on information and communication technologies used in modeling the living environment.

Digital sustainability: how information and communication technologies (ICTs) support sustainable development goals (SDGs) assessment in municipalities

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daielly Melina Nassif Mantovani Ribeiro ◽  
Flavio Hourneaux Junior ◽  
Cristiana Lara Lara Cunha ◽  
Patricia Taeko Taeko Kaetsu ◽  
Patricia Fernanda Dionizio-Leite ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Public Management ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Sustainable City ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Development Goals

Purpose This paper aims to discuss the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the effective assessment of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) related to smart and sustainable city initiatives. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on a systematic review of the literature within the Web of Science and Scopus databases, comprising the studies about ICTs related to smart and sustainable city initiatives and sustainable assessment. Findings The main results point out that there are several different ways of assessing SDGs performance related to ICTs use in smart and sustainable city initiatives. However, the effectiveness of these assessments can be questioned. The intensive use of technology understood as the core of smart and sustainable cities does not imply an improvement in sustainability unless these technologies are strategically addressed to underpin those objectives. Moreover, not all SDGs have considered the use of ICTs in their targets. Research limitations/implications The scope of the study is limited to “how” the information is used and managed, rather than analysing the sustainable performance itself. As a limitation, the findings and conclusions do not consider other sources of studies, such as grey literature. Practical implications This study suggests some requirements for providing better and more reliable sustainable assessment, making smart and sustainable city initiatives more correlated with the SDGs. Social implications By acknowledging the difficulties associated with SDGs assessment, concerning the municipal level, the study offers valuable insights into the effectiveness of public policies and public management. Besides, the findings shed some light on if and how the use of ICTs can effectively enhance sustainable development issues. Originality/value This study offers valuable contributions to the literature by providing a collection of insights regarding how the ICTs may genuinely lead to a sound assessment of sustainable development, especially regarding the SDGs.

Use of New Innovative Technologies in Business by All Age Groups

2017 ◽  
pp. 79-103
Author(s):  
Stelian Stancu ◽  
Constanta-Nicoleta Bodea ◽  
Laura Elly Naghi ◽  
Oana Madalina Popescu ◽  
Alina Neamtu
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Innovative Technologies ◽  
Entrepreneurial Attitudes ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Key Indicators

This paper makes a foray into the new innovative business technologies by presenting several important aspects of the Digital Economy, Business models, Entrepreneurship, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), ICT4D, Innovation Technology. The second part of the paper consists of an analysis of new innovative technologies results in business, using Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), thus presenting the conceptual framework GEM, How GEM Defines Entrepreneurship, Measures of Entrepreneurial Activity, Entrepreneurial Aspirations, Entrepreneurial Attitudes. Based on this analysis, empirical results of new innovative business technologies in Romania are configured, highlighting the key indicators for Romania (2015), Entrepreneurial Activity rates in efficiency-driven EU Countries in 2014 (% of population aged between 18-64 years), distribution of entrepreneurs by gender, age, education and household income in Romania 2014 (%), both individually and overall. The paper concludes with key findings and proposals for the following questions to be explored in future research.

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.

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