Ethical Issues of Emerging ICT Applications

Early Identification ◽

Ethical Issues ◽

Policy Intervention ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Funded Project ◽

The Eu

This paper concentrate on a proactive engagement with emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs) with the goal of an early identification of the ethical issues these technologies are likely to raise. After an overview of the emerging ICTs for the next future (leveraging the results of the EU funded project ETICA), the paper identify the possible ethical consequences. Then the emerging ICTs are evaluated from different perspectives for prioritizing technical and policy intervention on them. The question of governance is then addressed with a final collection of recommendations for policy makers, industry, researchers and civil society.

Identifying the Ethics of Emerging Information and Communication Technologies

Ethical Impact of Technological Advancements and Applications in Society ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-1773-5.ch006 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 61-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bernd Carsten Stahl ◽

Richard Heersmink ◽

Philippe Goujon ◽

Catherine Flick ◽

Jeroen van den Hoven ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ethical Issues ◽

Early Stage ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Starting Point ◽

Human Liberty ◽

Technology Life Cycle ◽

Ict Policy

Ethical issues of information and communication technologies (ICTs) are important because they can have significant effects on human liberty, happiness, and people’s ability to lead a good life. They are also of functional interest because they can determine whether technologies are used and whether their positive potential can unfold. For these reasons, policy makers are interested in finding out what these issues are and how they can be addressed. The best way of creating ICT policy that is sensitive to ethical issues pertain to being proactive in addressing such issues at an early stage of the technology life cycle. The present paper uses this position as a starting point and discusses how knowledge of ethical aspects of emerging ICTs can be gained. It develops a methodology that goes beyond established futures methodologies to cater for the difficult nature of ethical issues. The authors outline how the description of emerging ICTs can be used for an ethical analysis.

Identifying the Ethics of Emerging Information and Communication Technologies

International Journal of Technoethics ◽

10.4018/jte.2010100102 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 20-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Bernd Carsten Stahl ◽

Richard Heersmink ◽

Philippe Goujon ◽

Catherine Flick ◽

Jeroen van den Hoven ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ethical Issues ◽

Early Stage ◽

Ethical Aspects ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Starting Point ◽

Human Liberty ◽

Technology Life Cycle

Ethical issues of information and communication technologies (ICTs) are important because they can have significant effects on human liberty, happiness, and people’s ability to lead a good life. They are also of functional interest because they can determine whether technologies are used and whether their positive potential can unfold. For these reasons, policy makers are interested in finding out what these issues are and how they can be addressed. The best way of creating ICT policy that is sensitive to ethical issues pertain to being proactive in addressing such issues at an early stage of the technology life cycle. The present paper uses this position as a starting point and discusses how knowledge of ethical aspects of emerging ICTs can be gained. It develops a methodology that goes beyond established futures methodologies to cater for the difficult nature of ethical issues. The authors outline how the description of emerging ICTs can be used for an ethical analysis.

The Determinants of Vietnam’s Information and Communication Technologies Exports to the European Union

Foreign Trade Review ◽

10.1177/00157325211057977 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 001573252110579

Author(s):

Phan Thanh Hoan ◽

Duong Thi Dieu My

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Gravity Model ◽

Patent Application ◽

Policy Implications ◽

The European Union ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

The Eu

Vietnam is one of the top information and communication technologies (ICT) exporters globally, and the ICT products constitute nearly one-fifth of Vietnam’s total exports to the European Union (EU). This study empirically investigates the determinants of Vietnam’s ICT exports to the EU by applying the gravity model for trade with panel data from 2000 to 2019. Besides the traditional variables of the gravity model, we added gross capital formation, patent application and exchange rates as explanatory variables. The results show that among factors affecting Vietnam’s ICT export to the EU, market size, patent applications, and exchange rate are the most significant determinants. The article also suggests some policy implications for the development of ICT exports between the two parties. JEL Codes: F14, C2

Seniors’ use of ICT to obtain access to cars for fulfilling their transport needs – an exploratory study

Prace Komisji Geografii Komunikacji PTG ◽

10.4467/2543859xpkg.20.027.13129 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 49-60

Author(s):

Joanna Kos-Łabędowicz

Keyword(s):

Elderly People ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

The Internet ◽

Ageing Society ◽

Eu Member States ◽

Transport Services ◽

The Eu

The ageing society and the necessity to meet the needs (including transport ones) of elderly people are a challenge for an increasing number of countries, including the EU Member States and Poland. Different types of modern ICT solutions are being proposed as a way of improving the meeting of the needs of elderly people in order to prevent their social exclusion. The growing popularity of solutions and services that use information and communication technologies (mainly the Internet and mobile applications) can also be observed in transport services and is perceived as a means to better meet transport needs. The aim of the article is to examine the extent to which seniors use ICT solutions to meet their transport needs when, for example, obtaining access to a car or car ride. A literature review, statistical data analysis and results of primary survey studies carried out on a sample of U3A students were used. The results of the analysis do not allow generalization on the entire population of elderly people but point to some interesting conclusions. For instance, at least one of the considered solutions (e.g. sharing travel by car as a driver or passenger) was used by almost two-thirds of those that responded using the Internet. Also, the solutions given were rated rather positively by the respondents in terms of their usefulness and ease of use. Those findings, apart from indicating further directions of research, allow for a cautious statement that these types of solutions can actually serve to better meet the transport needs of seniors.

The role and features of information and communication technologies interaction of public authorities with civil society

Politicus ◽

10.24195/2414-9616.2020-5.9 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

O. A. Karetna ◽

I. M. Myloserdna ◽

I. I. Ignatieva

Keyword(s):

Civil Society ◽

Public Authorities ◽

Information And Communication

Advances in Public Policy and Administration - Human Rights and the Impact of ICT in the Public Sphere ◽

The Potential for ICT Tools to Promote Public Participation in Fighting Corruption

10.4018/978-1-4666-6248-3.ch010 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 175-191 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Arjun Neupane ◽

Jeffrey Soar ◽

Kishor Vaidya ◽

Sunil Aryal

Keyword(s):

Public Participation ◽

Literature Survey ◽

Theoretical Research ◽

Research Model ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Management Processes ◽

Ict Tools

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been seen as pioneering tools for the promotion of the better delivery of government programmes and services, enabling the empowerment of citizens through greater access to information, delivery of more efficient government management processes, better transparency and accountability, and the mitigation of corruption risks. Based on a literature survey of previous research conducted on ICT systems implemented in various countries, this chapter discusses the potential of different ICT tools that have the capacity to help to promote public participation for the purpose of reducing corruption. The chapter specifically reviews the different ICT tools and platforms and their roles as potential weapons in fighting corruption. This chapter also evaluates different ICT tools, including e-government and public e-procurement. Finally, the authors develop a theoretical research model that depicts the anti-corruption capabilities of ICT tools, which in turn, has implications for academics, policy makers, and politicians.

eParticipation in Europe

Public Affairs and Administration ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-8358-7.ch006 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 118-134

Author(s):

Efthimios Tambouris ◽

Ann Macintosh ◽

Efpraxia Dalakiouridou ◽

Simon Smith ◽

Eleni Panopoulou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Analytical Framework ◽

The European Union ◽

Theoretical Understanding ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Current State ◽

European Policies ◽

Vast Range

During the past few years, information and communication technologies and especially the internet are increasingly used in a vast range of human activities, including citizens' interaction with government. In this context, advanced technologies are also being used to more actively engage citizens in democratic processes, which are termed as electronic participation (eParticipation). eParticipation has attracted considerable attention worldwide. In Europe, a large number of initiatives have been funded providing valuable lessons. The aim of this chapter is to map the current state of eParticipation in Europe and provide practical recommendations. More specifically, the authors first present the results of a review of policy documents in the European Union in order to understand how eParticipation fits into European policies. They then present an analytical framework to aid theoretical understanding of eParticipation, followed by the results of a European study on eParticipation initiatives. Based on all these, the authors propose a number of recommendations on eParticipation for policy makers, practitioners, evaluators and research funders.

Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies - Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology ◽

ICT Policies Favouring Human Rights

10.4018/978-1-4666-1918-0.ch002 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 21-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rolf H. Weber

Keyword(s):

Human Rights ◽

Civil Society ◽

Mass Media ◽

Freedom Of Expression ◽

Global Network ◽

Right To Development ◽

Ict Infrastructure

The tremendous developments in information and communication technologies (ICTs) over the last 20 years have substantially changed communication practices across the world. The Internet and mobile phones help to open new horizons for connections between people, leading to a global network for the sharing of information and ideas. In this new environment, human rights need to have a place, and traditional notions related to mass media need to be adapted to the needs of civil society. Freedom of expression has become much more individualistic, with information exchanges no longer relying on the traditional intermediaries (mass media) but on the exchange of ideas on social networking and other platforms. Civil society participation in the information world requires the necessary infrastructure however. And since states have an obligation to see to it that human rights are realized in practice, this may mean the facilitation of private investments to improve the ICT infrastructure. In this context, ICT policies favoring human rights must encompass a right to development.

Digital Divide Challenge

Global Information Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-939-7.ch104 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 1431-1439

Author(s):

Anastasia Papazafeiropoulou ◽

Anastasia Pouloudi

Keyword(s):

Digital Divide ◽

Technology Diffusion ◽

Information Technologies ◽

Policy Makers ◽

The Public ◽

Normative Perspective

Following an initial euphoria about the power of the information superhighway to provide better access to information and wealth for all, what we have experienced in reality instead is that information and communication technologies have created further inequalities at individual, business, national and international level. To ease the effects of this “digital divide,” policy makers have taken up the role of change agencies, influencing the public in using innovative information technologies. This chapter focuses on the role of these change agencies for technology diffusion and the elimination of the digital divide. It is argued that examining the interest of change agencies and the other stakeholders involved in the diffusion process from a normative perspective can help in the preparation of effective information technology diffusion policies.