scholarly journals Different Levels of Smart and Sustainable Cities Construction Using e-Participation Tools in European and Central Asian Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3561
Author(s):  
Laura Alcaide Muñoz ◽  
Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolívar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
City Governments ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Central Asian Countries

Cities are developing strategies to deal with the complex challenges of global change and sustainability. These initiatives have involved the implementation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as a good driver for achieving sustainability because digital transformation can boost sustainable development strategies, providing opportunities to accelerate transformation. Smart City (SC) models built on empowering people in making public decisions favor access to sustainable development solutions based on knowledge and innovation. Nonetheless, SC experiences around the world denote divergent conceptions of SCs which could lead to different SCs construction. It deserves a more thorough understanding of the nature of collaboration in different settings. Therefore, this paper contributes to the debate on the different uses of ICTs in SCs construction in developing vs. developed countries, by examining the use of ICTs for creating collaborative environments in a sample of SCs in different countries, depending on their economic level, and seeking to identify differences in the objectives pursued by city governments with the use of these technologies. To achieve this aim, e-participation platforms, apps or social media platforms (European and Central Asia SCs) are examined for identifying SCs construction differences between developed vs. developing countries. The findings of this paper put an emphasis on the need for taking into account the differences among SCs in developed vs. developing countries when raking or when performance measurement is designed, because the assessment should be tailored to the cities’ particular visions and priorities for achieving their objectives.

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.

“ICT Is for Boys”

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Erica Norstedt ◽  
Annika Andersson ◽  
Evylyn Pettersson ◽  
Simon Klintestrand
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Equal Opportunities ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Information And Communication

There is worldwide consensus on how important women are for development where gender equality is seen as a prerequisite for sustainable development. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are seen as one of the most promising tools for the empowerment of women in developing countries. Men and women therefore need to have equal opportunities to access and use ICTs. Here, the authors, however, find a huge gender gap, and the reasons for this gap are still not fully understood or investigated. The purpose of this study is therefore to further investigate the reasons for this gap in ICT use. Based on a review of existing literature, as well as interviews with men and women from developing countries, the main finding is that the impeding factor underlying all barriers described in the literature relates to social norms. Based on this insight, the authors end the paper by discussing implications for research and practice.

scholarly journals Technology Aspects of E-Government Readiness in Developing Countries: A Review of the Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Mustafa Omar M. Baeuo ◽  
Nor Zairah Binti Ab. Rahim ◽  
Asma Ali Mosa Alaraibi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Technological Readiness ◽  
Government Project ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Effective Use

The rapid global growth of the Internet and information technology has inspired many governments to transform their traditional services into electronic ones. Many governments are now developing, implementing and improving their strategies to transform government services using information and communication technologies (ICTs). E-Government, as it is known, has become a popular focus of government efforts in many developed countries and, more recently, in several developing countries. Further, e-government services have become a significant and active means for interaction among government, citizens and businesses. E-government comprises several dimensions, one of the main ones being e-government readiness. To put technology to effective use, a government must be “ready”. E-government readiness helps a government to measure its stages of readiness, identify its gaps, and then redesign its government strategy. One of the aspects of e- government readiness is that of technological readiness, which plays an important role in implementing an effective and efficient e- government project. This paper explores the gaps in current knowledge relating to the technological aspects of e-government readiness through the conduct of a literature review. In particular, the review focuses on the models and frameworks that have been developed to assess e-government readiness.

Information and communication technologies in work of the foreign affairs ministries of Central Asian countries

2020 ◽  
pp. 90-95
Author(s):  
Y. Agafonova
Keyword(s):  
Central Asia ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Foreign Affairs ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Central Asian Countries ◽  
Foreign Ministries

Taking into account the rapidly developing sphere of ICT and its importance, it seems relevant to consider the role and features of the practical use of information and communication technologies in the activities of the Central Asian foreign ministries. The article emphasizes that the use of such an important tool as ICT in the work of the ministries of foreign affairs of Central Asia countries is not developed enough, although, there is a positive trend.

Developing an E-Government Roadmap for Developing Countries

2009 ◽  
pp. 170-186
Author(s):  
Cuthbert Shepherdson ◽  
Albert Wee Kwan Tan ◽  
Van Nam Tran
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Global Environment ◽  
Sector Reform ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Information And Communication

Developing countries, opting to pursue services-oriented economies, have invested in information and communication technologies (ICT) to enhance their competitiveness in the global environment. This has called for improved management in both public and private sectors and as a consequence governments, some of which have undertaken public sector reform, now seem ready to embrace e-Government. However, experience even in developed countries has shown that incorporating e-Government practices is not a sure means of attaining desired goals. This paper examines the position of Vietnam, as it becomes a member of WTO in implementing E-Government. Some E-Government initiatives taken are identified and an IT roadmap is recommended as a means of achieving a successful transformation. This roadmap emphasizes a holistic approach to analyze existing performance gaps and identify E-Government opportunities for Vietnam.

scholarly journals Mobile Commerce and Mobile Payment: A Study on Islamic Perspective

IIUC Studies ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 37-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Monirul Islam ◽  
Abdul Kadar Muhammad Masum
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Credit Cards ◽  
Mobile Network ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Mobile Payment ◽  
Islamic Perspective ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Electronic Payment System

Electronic commerce, very important part of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), is one of the most common business terms in use in 21st century. Developed countries are more popular because of their rapid growth of ICT, e-commerce and online transaction. But in developing or under develop countries the scenario is different. Technical laggings, dearth of infrastructure, infeasibility of the existing frameworks and people apathy are the main reasons behind this. There are several alternative ways of e-commerce and online transaction. Mobile payment, a way of online transaction, may be beneficial way of payment for developing countries because of its mobile network infrastructure. In this paper, a model of electronic payment system for M-Commerce has been proposed and analyzed the security for the system. This proposal may be suitable for developing countries where mobile phones are available but other e-payment tools like debit and credit cards are not much available. It also identifies what Islam has to say about our current use of M-Commerce and the way Islam can offer guidance for its use in the future. The paper also touches on the conditions and criteria that must be met in order to make an M-Commerce transaction acceptable under Islamic perspective. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/iiucs.v7i0.12257 IIUC Studies Vol.7 2011: 37-48

scholarly journals Acceptance of Intelligent Ticketing Systems in Developing Countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Noman Shafique ◽  
Jurgita Raudeliūnienė ◽  
Vida Davidaviciene ◽  
Jan Penčik
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Acceptance Model

Information communication technologies bring the revolution into all business sectors, and transportation sector is not an exception. Ticketing system has changed from traditional to intelligent, which provides information and service to the consumer. In developed countries such systems are implemented and operate successfully, while in the developing countries electronic ticketing and other similar innovative solutions face specific challenges. These challenges are related to information era and changes in consumer behaviour, caused by the development of information and communication technologies. In these new conditions the motives of consumers to choose electronic ticketing has become an extremely important factor of success. Lack of integrity of consumer behaviour and technology acceptance (electronic ticketing in particular) was identified in previous scientific research, especially taking into consideration recent conditions of developing countries. The aim of this article is to evaluate the consumers’ behaviour and acceptance of intelligent systems, such as electronic ticketing, in order to identify factors, influencing and encouraging the customers to use electronic ticketing systems. In this study extended technology acceptance model with trust element was used to measure the consumer behaviour. The sample for this research has been taken from China and Pakistan populations and consists of 432 participants from both countries.

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

2011 ◽  
pp. 234-245
Author(s):  
Pierre F. Tiako ◽  
Irénée N. 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.

Society and World Wide Web in Developing Countries

2011 ◽  
pp. 248-259
Author(s):  
Mustafa Zihni Tunca ◽  
Isa Ipcioglu
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Turkish People ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
National Economies

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) become ever more prevalent in last decade. ICTs profoundly affect both global and national economies. Nevertheless, the common view in the literature is that the development of ICTs has been mostly limited to developed countries and has been relatively slower in the rest of the world. There are many factors, affecting the acceptance and use of ICTs in developing countries. Although one of the most appealing research areas in recent years is technology acceptance of consumers, there is a little evidence that the findings of the majority of the technology acceptance studies, carried out in developed countries, could be generalized to developing countries. In this study, it is aimed to investigate why Turkish people use the Internet. After summarizing the recent household ICTs usage statistics, the most popular online activities, offered by the top 100 Turkish websites have been analyzed.

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