Global Governance

2018 ◽  
pp. 47-73
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Governance ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Soft Law ◽  
Global Alliance ◽  
Un Global Compact ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Multi Stakeholder ◽  
Corporate Social

Global governance advances societies by enhancing social responsibility in market systems and improving governmental efficiency. CSR becomes a feature of global governance when corporations provide social welfare, but also when CSR serves a multi-stakeholder conflict resolution means in public private partnerships (PPPs). Governments foster corporate social service provision as this flexible, soft-law approach benefits from comparatively low resistance. Under the lead of international organizations, the contributions of CSR to global governance have foremost been institutionalized by the UN Global Compact (UNGC). The United Nations Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies and Development (UN GAID) is a currently-launched global governance PPP. This chapter explores global governance.

The Challenges of Using Zero-Rating (Free Basics) for Addressing the Affordability of ICT Access in Developing Countries

2020 ◽  
pp. 99-115
Author(s):  
John N. Walubengo ◽  
Sam Takavarasha Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Mobile Network ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Body ◽  
Implementation Challenges ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Mobile Network Operators

As the body of evidence on the usefulness of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for poverty reduction and development continues to grow, mobile network operators (MNOs), development agencies, and regulators are employing various measures to increase universal access. These measures are motivated by corporate social responsibility, pro-poor ideologies, and regulatory requirements imposed by regulators. While regulators have employed price controls and infrastructure sharing, MNOs have employed free basics to provide internet access to those who could not afford it. The introduction of free basics seems plausible, but it is fraught with implementation challenges. This article discusses such challenges with a view to clarifying how the steps taken to foster affordability affect the conflicting interests of different stakeholders on the ICT data and voice eco-system.

CSR and ICT

2018 ◽  
pp. 24-53
Author(s):  
Chiara Meret ◽  
Michela Iannotta ◽  
Mauro Gatti
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Shear Zones ◽  
Demographic Development ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Csr Strategies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Corporate Social

In line with the recent tendencies of limited natural resources, demographic development, dematerialization, and digitalization, this chapter underlines the necessity of deepening the role information and communication technologies (ICTs) play for corporate social responsibility (CSR) challenges. In fact, due to the diffuse integration of ICT into most of people's and firms' daily activities, companies cannot neglect the role of ICT in shaping CSR strategies. Hence, ICT has the potential to support the three main aspects of sustainable development—people, profit, and planet—which can be found in the so-called triple bottom line approach (TBL). However, the role of ICTs in supporting the shear zones between the abovementioned lines still counts a lack of contribution. Through a systematic analysis of the literature, the chapter affords insights for a further advance compared to the extant literature as the content analysis provides a description of how ICT support the sub-dimensions included in the three shear zones.

Globalization and Paradoxes of Ethical Transnational Production: Code of Conduct in a Chinese Workplace

2005 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngai-Ling Sum ◽  
Pun Ngai
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Codes Of Conduct ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Production Code ◽  
Global Commodity Chains ◽  
Labour Standards ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Multi Stakeholder

Neo-liberal economic globalization and acceleration in information and communication technologies have strengthened the competitiveness of transnational corporations by making it easier for them to stretch their global commodity chains to developing countries. Such control from a distance threatens national states' capacity to regulate TNCs and their impact upon environment, labour and human rights in developing countries. This has prompted anti-TNC sentiments and campaigns that challenge brand-named TNCs on labour exploitation in the south. These changes have triggered discussions on setting labour standards in the international arena. With the WTO distancing itself from the ‘social clause’, this has prompted the TNCs, NGOs and other stakeholders to self-regulate by introducing codes of conduct. Concentrating on the clothing industry, this paper examines the emergence of company and multi-stakeholder codes of conduct that require the involvement of subcontractors and NGOs in developing countries. The moving of ethical codes to developing countries condenses and reproduces, under the twin pressures of competitiveness and social auditing, the paradoxes of ethical transnational production in the internal organizations of local firms. These paradoxes are demonstrated from a case study of a workplace in China. The paper ends by outlining three paradoxes and commenting on the development of a managerialist ‘audit culture’ in workplace practices as commodification of ethical code.

The Challenges of Using Zero-Rating (Free Basics) for Addressing the Affordability of ICT Access in Developing Countries.

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
John N. Walubengo ◽  
Sam Takavarasha Jr
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Mobile Network ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Body ◽  
Implementation Challenges ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Mobile Network Operators

As the body of evidence on the usefulness of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for poverty reduction and development continues to grow, mobile network operators (MNOs), development agencies, and regulators are employing various measures to increase universal access. These measures are motivated by corporate social responsibility, pro-poor ideologies, and regulatory requirements imposed by regulators. While regulators have employed price controls and infrastructure sharing, MNOs have employed free basics to provide internet access to those who could not afford it. The introduction of free basics seems plausible, but it is fraught with implementation challenges. This article discusses such challenges with a view to clarifying how the steps taken to foster affordability affect the conflicting interests of different stakeholders on the ICT data and voice eco-system.

Partnership in Higher Education in Africa: Communications Implications beyond the 2000s

2003 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 577-610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacques Habib Sy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Structural Inequality ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Multi Stakeholder ◽  
Development State

AbstractTo date, the possibilities for African countries to use information and communication technologies to respond to the challenges and the demand of higher education have been limited. An assessment and analysis of the development, state, and usage of telecommunications in Africa constitute in fact an indication of Africa's overall marginalization in the global system. Communication technologies do not operate independently of the global economic system, which is characterized by structural inequality. Various initiatives devised by governments and development agencies to address the effective and productive integration of telecommunications technology into the educational system have been hindered by the contextual and structural impediments to harnessing and fulfilling their promise, especially for higher education. The paper explores innovative and multi-stakeholder partnership strategies to enhance the development and relevance of new telecommunications technologies to the African education system, especially higher education, for long-term and rooted socioeconomic development.

Whatsapp Messenger as a Mobile Media to Learn Writing for EFL Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Linda ◽  
Ida Ri'aeni
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
First Grade ◽  
English Department ◽  
Instructional Media ◽  
Mobile Media ◽  
Efl Writing ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Efl Students

Abstract   The objective of this research is to find out the use of Whatsapp Messenger as a mobile media to learn writing in EFL classes.Several researchers have attempted to prove applicability of mobile learning as modern ways of teaching and learning (Naismith, 2004:115). Moreover, applying portable technologies have been demanded by most of the modern learners who oftentimes are forced to study anywhere, and anytime, for example, at work, in the bus or at weekends (Evans, 2008:115).The research was motivated by the students’ difficulties in writing. The sample of this research was three classes of first grade students of English Department of Unswagati. The instrument of this research was questionnaire sheet. Data from questionnaire sheet was analyzed based on the frequency students’ answers and then was calculated and interpreted into percentages. The result shows WhatsApp Messenger attracts the students interest and also the students have positive responses towards the using ofWhatsAppMessenger. In applying WhatsApp group, the writer concluded that, learning using WhatsApp group has effective to develop their creativity in writing skill. On the other hand, the result from the questionnaire sheet indicated that almost of students is active in learning to writing recount text. Students can learn out of the classroom. Beside WhatsApp can be used privately, it can be used for students’ education. The students can use their gadget positively for their ability in learning English. The students can improve their knowledge in learning ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies). Keyword: WhatsApp Messenger,EFL writing, Instructional Media, ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies).

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