Libraries and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries

Library Services ◽

Cultural Institutions ◽

Traditional Role ◽

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.

Librarians, Records Managers, and E-Government

Digital Democracy ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-1740-7.ch057 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 1148-1164

Author(s):

Cathrine T. Nengomasha

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Information Literacy ◽

Access To Information ◽

Traditional Role ◽

The Government ◽

Modern Technologies

Governments have turned to the use of information and communication technologies with the aim of improving service delivery, encouraging citizens in the decision making process, and enhancing accountability, transparency, and effectiveness. Effective inclusive participation of citizens in the government of their country requires access to information through modern technologies. Access to information is vital for transparency, accountability, participation, and the rule of law – all hallmarks of democratic governance. This chapter looks at the role of librarians and records managers in promoting e-government. Their traditional role of collecting, organizing, preserving, and disseminating information places them in a very significant position in e-governance implementation. However, in an electronic environment, they face a number of challenges which include economic, technological, and information literacy. The role played by these professionals, and the challenges each meet are discussed. Some recommendations are provided to enhance the role of these professionals in e-government implementation.

The Role of Information and Communication Technologies for Agricultural Development in Developing Countries

10.7176/jesd/11-15-04 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Agricultural Development ◽

Role Of Information

Examining the role of public library as access venues for information and communication technologies (ICTs) in developing countries: A case in Namibia

10.21900/iconf.2019.103370 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Moonjung Yim ◽

Michelle Fellows ◽

Chris Coward

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Public Library ◽

Community Mediation through ICTs: Seeking to Bridge Digital and Community Divides

The Journal of Community Informatics ◽

10.15353/joci.v12i1.3241 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Arlene Bailey ◽

Ojelanki Ngwenyama

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Community Mediation ◽

Marginalized Communities ◽

Local Newspaper ◽

Social And Economic Development ◽

Information and communication technologies are being utilized to support social and economic development in marginalized communities in developing countries. In this paper, we explore an emerging role for telecentres - that of community mediation. Our research is based on empirical observations through a field study, and an analysis of local newspaper articles. We investigate ways in which these community mediation strategies through telecentres may support social inclusion and development of social capital. The evolving role of telecentres in the area of peace-making suggests that the factors explored in this study will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in telecentre implementations.

Librarians, Records Managers, and E-Government

Library and Information Science in Developing Countries ◽

10.4018/978-1-61350-335-5.ch018 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 244-260

Author(s):

Cathrine T. Nengomasha

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Information Literacy ◽

Access To Information ◽

Traditional Role ◽

The Government ◽

Modern Technologies

Governments have turned to the use of information and communication technologies with the aim of improving service delivery, encouraging citizens in the decision making process, and enhancing accountability, transparency, and effectiveness. Effective inclusive participation of citizens in the government of their country requires access to information through modern technologies. Access to information is vital for transparency, accountability, participation, and the rule of law – all hallmarks of democratic governance. This chapter looks at the role of librarians and records managers in promoting e-government. Their traditional role of collecting, organizing, preserving, and disseminating information places them in a very significant position in e-governance implementation. However, in an electronic environment, they face a number of challenges which include economic, technological, and information literacy. The role played by these professionals, and the challenges each meet are discussed. Some recommendations are provided to enhance the role of these professionals in e-government implementation.

ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN AGRICULTURE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

FLORA AND FAUNA ◽

10.33451/florafauna.v23i1pp03-08 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 3-8

Author(s):

R. P. BAIN ◽

D. P. RAI ◽

SIDDARTH NAYAK

Keyword(s):

Rural Development ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Sustainable Society ◽

Indian Agriculture ◽

Role Of Information

If we want to convert our rural population into knowledge driven, progressive, self sufficient, self reliant, sustainable society, the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT’s) cannot be ignored. Timely availability information is considered as most important factor in Indian agriculture. At present ICT is the technology of this millennium. Transferring the developed technology to all end users is time-consuming and tiresome task and is often not completed due to paucity of resources and lack of manpower. In India, agriculture and rural development has gained significantly from ICT due to its widespread extension and adoption. In this era of internet, ICT is committed to provide real, timely accurate authentic information to the farmers and rural peoples.

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

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3316770 ◽

1999 ◽

Author(s):

Sabine Seibel ◽

Dietrich Müller-Falcke ◽

Romeo Bertolini

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

E – Governance System in Gujarat State

Adhyayan A Journal of Management Sciences ◽

10.21567/adhyayan.v2i2.10244 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Prof. Nirav Halvadia ◽

Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Joshi ◽

Prof. Shekha Patel

Keyword(s):

Local Area Network ◽

Business Communication ◽

Local Area ◽

Area Network ◽

Governance System ◽

Gujarat State ◽

E-governance system means the use of a range of modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) such as Internet, Local Area Network, and Mobiles etc, by Government to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, service delivery and to promote democracy. Gujarat is a frontline state in the implementation of e-governance policies & projects and setting up of key infrastructure for e-governance. This article deals with role of Gujarat egovernance system in improving Government to Government, Government to Citizen and Government to Business communication. This article also gives overview of system, E-governance system and benefits of.