Cloud Computing for Rural ICT Implementations

2015 ◽  
pp. 166-197
Author(s):  
Mohamed Fazil Mohamed Firdhous
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Brain Drain ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Sustainability Challenges

Half of the world's population live in rural areas and majority of them are in developing countries. The rural population face many challenges in their life compared to their urban counterparts. Some of these challenges include high unemployment rate, limited employment opportunities in their areas, high brain drain to more developed cities, lack of access to education and healthcare facilities. Information and communication technology has been identified as the enabling technology that can be used to overcome the present day problems. There are several ICT projects implemented across the world with the objective of helping these rural masses. But many of these projects face sustainability challenges due to lack of resources. In this chapter, the author takes an in depth look at how cloud computing can be leveraged successfully to address the sustainability problem of current rural ICT implementation.

Cloud Computing for Rural ICT Implementations

Web Services ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 1189-1222
Author(s):  
Mohamed Fazil Mohamed Firdhous
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Brain Drain ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Sustainability Challenges

Half of the world's population live in rural areas and majority of them are in developing countries. The rural population face many challenges in their life compared to their urban counterparts. Some of these challenges include high unemployment rate, limited employment opportunities in their areas, high brain drain to more developed cities, lack of access to education and healthcare facilities. Information and communication technology has been identified as the enabling technology that can be used to overcome the present day problems. There are several ICT projects implemented across the world with the objective of helping these rural masses. But many of these projects face sustainability challenges due to lack of resources. In this chapter, the author takes an in depth look at how cloud computing can be leveraged successfully to address the sustainability problem of current rural ICT implementation.

Cloud Computing for Rural ICT Implementations

2016 ◽  
pp. 496-527
Author(s):  
Mohamed Fazil Mohamed Firdhous
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Brain Drain ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Sustainability Challenges

Half of the world's population live in rural areas and majority of them are in developing countries. The rural population face many challenges in their life compared to their urban counterparts. Some of these challenges include high unemployment rate, limited employment opportunities in their areas, high brain drain to more developed cities, lack of access to education and healthcare facilities. Information and communication technology has been identified as the enabling technology that can be used to overcome the present day problems. There are several ICT projects implemented across the world with the objective of helping these rural masses. But many of these projects face sustainability challenges due to lack of resources. In this chapter, the author takes an in depth look at how cloud computing can be leveraged successfully to address the sustainability problem of current rural ICT implementation.

Telemedicine for Healthier Community Development in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 295-315
Author(s):  
Bushra Hamid ◽  
N. Z. Jhanjhi ◽  
Mamoona Humayun ◽  
Farkhanda Qamar ◽  
Vasaki Ponnusamy
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Quality Healthcare ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Information And Communication

Providing affordable and quality healthcare is the most burning demand for humanity. It is a fact that more or less half of the world's population resides in rural areas, and a majority of these people are left without the most basic amenities, such as healthcare and education. It is considered difficult to open and manage healthcare facilities in any community using traditional healthcare models for the states with limited resources particularly for developing countries. One of the most popular substitute tools is telemedicine to improve healthcare for underprivileged groups. In telemedicine, information and communication technologies (ICTs) are employed to ensure healthcare at a distance. On the other hand, one of the main problems in developing countries is the quality and cost of healthcare. In health research, telemedicine has become a new hope for eliminating bottlenecks. In this study, the authors have examined what challenges and issues developing countries are facing in implementation of telemedicine; particularly, they examine Pakistan as a case.

scholarly journals From Digital Divide to Social Inclusion: A Tale of Mobile Platform Empowerment in Rural Areas

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 2424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisha Ye ◽  
Huiqin Yang
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Mobile Platform ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Practical Implications

The digital divide in rural areas is an important social issue, especially in developing countries. Although Internet and broadband penetration have increased in the world generally, there are many obstacles for rural China to get access to ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and its services. The mobile platform is regarded as a novel and effective tool to reduce the digital divide. Based on a case of one mobile platform, namely WeCountry in Chinese rural areas, this study illustrates how a mobile platform bridges the digital divide and helps rural areas achieve social inclusion. Results show that: (1) the mobile platform mainly acts on the digital capability divide elimination, and it has to guide and increase users’ usage capability; (2) the mobile platform can empower villagers in structural, psychological, and resource dimensions, achieving political inclusion, social participation inclusion, and economic inclusion; (3) platform providers and government are key organizations during the divide elimination process. This paper concludes with theoretical and practical implications.

scholarly journals Goodness of Cloud Computing: does Bangladesh ready for it

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-167
Author(s):  
Md. Ahsan ul Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Classification Code ◽  
Standards Of Living ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication

Technology is playing a vital role in all aspect of our lives. Last decade has seen information and communication technologies dramatically transforming the world, enabling innovation and productivity increases, connecting people and communities, and improving standards of living and opportunities across the world. Even though global economy has been turbulent during last several years, governments and organizations trying to keep the momentum going and last couple of years “Cloud Computing” becoming fast-growing technology phenomenon. Cloud Computing can provide fundamental contribution to efficiency in public and private sectors as well as it can also promote growth, competition and business creation. The purpose of this study is to portrait whether developing countries like Bangladesh can be benefited from cloud computing, and also finds out Bangladesh’s readiness to take full advantage of it. JEL Classification Code: L86; C89  

scholarly journals Connecting the World: The Utilization of ICT for Rural Teacher Education in Indonesia

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 218-226
Author(s):  
Aziz Awaludin
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Rural Teachers ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Rural Teacher

Abstract This study aims to explore the impacts of the convergence of ICT (information and communication technology) for training in-service elementary school teachers in Indonesia. As a country in which almost a half of its population live in rural areas, Indonesia has a very serious issue with the quality divide which is quite extensive between urban and rural teachers. Thus, the use of ICT can be an alternative to reduce the gap, facilitate social justice and, therefore, connect the rural teachers to the world. Particularly, this study is focused on benefits and constraints of the issue when applied in that rural setting. The investigation is based on a literature review that certain academic refereed journal articles are analysed. Then, the analysis shows that infusing ICT can impact positively in the way that its advantages involve the expansion of opportunities for rural teachers to receive continuous training, collaborative actions among teachers from different schools, skills and resource development to upgrade their competencies. However, the implementation invites several limitations linked to financial, technical, geographical, and personnel-related issues. Also, the study points out several implications regarding policy and research areas. Then, some recommendations are offered to tackle the possible challenges that may occur. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali dampak konvergensi TIK (teknologi informasi dan komunikasi) untuk pelatihan calon guru sekolah dasar di Indonesia. Sebagai negara di mana hampir separuh penduduknya tinggal di daerah pedesaan, Indonesia memiliki masalah yang sangat serius dengan perbedaan kualitas yang cukup luas antara guru perkotaan dan pedesaan. Dengan demikian, penggunaan TIK dapat menjadi alternatif untuk mengurangi kesenjangan, memfasilitasi keadilan sosial dan, oleh karena itu, menghubungkan para guru pedesaan ke seluruh dunia. Secara khusus, penelitian ini difokuskan pada manfaat dan kendala masalah saat diterapkan di lingkungan pedesaan tersebut. Penyelidikan didasarkan pada tinjauan literatur di mana beberapa artikel jurnal akademik dianalisis. Kemudian, analisis menunjukkan bahwa menanamkan TIK dapat berdampak positif dengan cara bahwa kelebihannya melibatkan perluasan kesempatan bagi guru pedesaan untuk menerima pelatihan berkelanjutan, tindakan kolaboratif di antara guru dari berbagai sekolah, keterampilan dan pengembangan sumber daya untuk meningkatkan kompetensi mereka. Namun, implementasinya mengundang beberapa keterbatasan terkait masalah keuangan, teknis, geografis, dan personil. Selain itu, penelitian tersebut menunjukkan beberapa implikasi mengenai area kebijakan dan penelitian. Kemudian, beberapa rekomendasi ditawarkan untuk mengatasi kemungkinan tantangan yang mungkin terjadi. How to Cite : Awaludin, A. (2016). Connecting the World: The Utilization of ICT for Rural Teacher Education in Indonesia. TARBIYA: Journal of Education in Muslim Society, 3(2), 218-226. doi:10.15408/tjems.v3i2.4984. Permalink/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/tjems.v3i2.4984

scholarly journals Being Left Behind Amidst Africa’s Rising Imagery: The Maasai In The World Of Information And Communication Technologies (ICTs)

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric E Otenyo
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Income Status ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media Narratives ◽  
Africa Rising

Today the media is replete with stories about Africa rising and enjoying middle –income status. Those promoting the narrative of Africa rising include the World Bank and western –trained elites. The narrative of success assumes that prosperity trickles down to Indigenous communities, who are pictured consuming mobile phones and tablets. At the same time, Hollywood and western media outlets continue to present images of Indigenous Maasai as a cultural export to be consumed. With emphasis on social media narratives, this paper interrogates the continued marginalisation of the Maasai people amidst the myth of a rising Africa. In sum, the Africa rising myth and penetration of ICTs in rural areas masks the dispossession of Maasai means of livelihood, and therefore worsening the groups’ conditions of living.

Telemedecine the the Context of COVID-19 in Ecuador

2022 ◽  
pp. 69-83
Author(s):  
Danilo Piaggesi ◽  
Helena Landazuri ◽  
Bo Jia
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Delivery Of Healthcare ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Practical Implications

The improvement in the delivery of healthcare services in geographically remote and rural areas is one of the most promising and clearly demonstrated applications of information and communication technology (ICT) in sustainable development. ICT provides considerable benefits and capabilities when applied to disease prevention and response efforts during epidemics and pandemics. The expansion of the COVID-19 outbreak that began in Wuhan, China alerted all the countries of the world from the beginning of 2020 and reached Latin America in mid-February 2020. In this chapter, VERIS, an Ecuadorian successful practice of telemedicine during the COVID-19 times, is presented. VERIS allows remote consultation with a certified doctor, following the WHO protocol, and other relevant services provided also remotely. The VERIS experience is particularly relevant during the present COVID-19 pandemic because it eliminates the risks of contagion deriving from visiting hospitals in person and could be particularly useful for emerging economies with practical implications for mature ones.

scholarly journals Towards a Simulator for Green Smart Campus Systems

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscila Moraes ◽  
Flávia Pisani ◽  
Juliana Borin
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Smart Campus ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Sustainability Challenges ◽  
The University

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development aims to foster environmental protection, inclusive economic growth, and social inclusion. Universities are called to join this global effort and are expected not only to contribute with solutions for the sustainability challenges but also provide sustainable campi. Given this scenario, the main contributions of this paper are threefold: i) to illustrate how universities could contribute with the 2030 Agenda through smart campus solutions based on technologies such as Internet of Things, Big Data, and Cloud Computing; ii) to propose a framework to automatically collect data to generate and manage sustainability indicators in the university; and iii) to propose a simulator for green smart campus system which allows an adequate estimate of the required information and communication infrastructure.

Reflections from Inside the World of Empowered Women

2015 ◽  
pp. 50-74
Author(s):  
Bantu Lulu K Morolong
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Developing Regions ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
The World ◽  
Cultural Empowerment ◽  
Government Project ◽  
Critical Problems

Poverty is one of the most critical problems facing developing regions. In Lesotho, poverty is more deeply entrenched in the rural areas and closely linked to severe degradation of land on which rural livelihoods depend. Landlessness affects Basotho women more adversely than men who have better employment opportunities as mine labour migrants in South Africa. This chapter therefore, presents the case of Thota-ea-Moli Multi-Purpose Cooperative as a response to further threats of poverty to a community that lost its land to a government project. The chapter maps the historical trends of Basotho women's empowerment and their pivotal role in development and poverty alleviation through cooperatives. Having outlined the project design and implementation processes, its achievements and challenges are highlighted and their impact on Thota-ea-Moli women's economic and socio cultural empowerment. Future trends that hold promise for women's further empowerment are also presented.

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