E-Development in Bangladesh

Author(s):  
M. J. Sarwar

Numerous factors, like political stability, physical infrastructure, basic healthcare, and so forth influence the extent and speed of social and economic development. There is no suggestion that ICT can eliminate the need for these or offer a panacea for all development problems. But detail analyses of experience around the world reveal ample evidence that, if used in the right way and for the right purposes, ICT can have a dramatic impact on achieving specific socio-economic development goals, as well as, play a key role in broader national development strategies. The real benefits lie not in the provision of technology rather in its application to create powerful socio-economic networks by drastically improving communication and the exchange of information (Vulkan, 1999). Recent developments in the fields of communications and information technology are indeed revolutionary in nature. Information and knowledge are expanding in quantity and accessibility. In many fields, future decision-makers will be presented with unprecedented new tools for development. In such fields as agriculture, health, education, human resources and environmental management, or transport and business development, the consequences could be really quite revolutionary. Communications and information technology have enormous potential, especially for developing countries, and in furthering sustainable development (Hamelink, 1997). ICTs have therefore brought about a new hope for the developing world. Many of these countries continue to labor in the agricultural age and their economic development is thus restricted and unable to move on and catch up with the developed world. Most developing nations have also been unable to industrialize their economies leading to greater impoverishment and dependence. In this context, the very prospect of “leapfrogging” the traditional stages and cycles of progress, is seen as revolutionary. Telemedicine, distance education, wireless applications, the use of the Internet for a wide variety of critical information dissemination tasks—hold the promise of overcoming fundamental barriers of infrastructure which have plagued the developing world (Mody, 1999).

2011 ◽  
pp. 632-641
Author(s):  
Mohammed Jabed Sarwar

Numerous factors, like political stability, physical infrastructure, basic healthcare, and so forth influence the extent and speed of social and economic development. There is no suggestion that ICT can eliminate the need for these or offer a panacea for all development problems. But detail analyses of experience around the world reveal ample evidence that, if used in the right way and for the right purposes, ICT can have a dramatic impact on achieving specific socio-economic development goals, as well as, play a key role in broader national development strategies. The real benefits lie not in the provision of technology rather in its application to create powerful socio-economic networks by drastically improving communication and the exchange of information (Vulkan, 1999). Recent developments in the fields of communications and information technology are indeed revolutionary in nature. Information and knowledge are expanding in quantity and accessibility. In many fields, future decision-makers will be presented with unprecedented new tools for development. In such fields as agriculture, health, education, human resources and environmental management, or transport and business development, the consequences could be really quite revolutionary. Communications and information technology have enormous potential, especially for developing countries, and in furthering sustainable development (Hamelink, 1997). ICTs have therefore brought about a new hope for the developing world. Many of these countries continue to labor in the agricultural age and their economic development is thus restricted and unable to move on and catch up with the developed world. Most developing nations have also been unable to industrialize their economies leading to greater impoverishment and dependence. In this context, the very prospect of “leapfrogging” the traditional stages and cycles of progress, is seen as revolutionary. Telemedicine, distance education, wireless applications, the use of the Internet for a wide variety of critical information dissemination tasks—hold the promise of overcoming fundamental barriers of infrastructure which have plagued the developing world (Mody, 1999).


Author(s):  
Mohammed Jabed Sarwar

Numerous factors, like political stability, physical infrastructure, basic healthcare, and so forth influence the extent and speed of social and economic development. There is no suggestion that ICT can eliminate the need for these or offer a panacea for all development problems. But detail analyses of experience around the world reveal ample evidence that, if used in the right way and for the right purposes, ICT can have a dramatic impact on achieving specific socio-economic development goals, as well as, play a key role in broader national development strategies. The real benefits lie not in the provision of technology rather in its application to create powerful socio-economic networks by drastically improving communication and the exchange of information (Vulkan, 1999). Recent developments in the fields of communications and information technology are indeed revolutionary in nature. Information and knowledge are expanding in quantity and accessibility. In many fields, future decision-makers will be presented with unprecedented new tools for development. In such fields as agriculture, health, education, human resources and environmental management, or transport and business development, the consequences could be really quite revolutionary. Communications and information technology have enormous potential, especially for developing countries, and in furthering sustainable development (Hamelink, 1997). ICTs have therefore brought about a new hope for the developing world. Many of these countries continue to labor in the agricultural age and their economic development is thus restricted and unable to move on and catch up with the developed world. Most developing nations have also been unable to industrialize their economies leading to greater impoverishment and dependence. In this context, the very prospect of “leapfrogging” the traditional stages and cycles of progress, is seen as revolutionary. Telemedicine, distance education, wireless applications, the use of the Internet for a wide variety of critical information dissemination tasks—hold the promise of overcoming fundamental barriers of infrastructure which have plagued the developing world (Mody, 1999).


Dharma LPPM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keny Rahmawati

At this time, information technology, especially the internet, has increased very rapidly. The increasing user of the interney in Indonesia has affected the development of e-commerce in Indonesia, especially the marketplace. One of the biggest marketplace player in Indonesia is Shopee. Based on data obtained form the Department of Cooperatives, MSMEs, and Industry of Bantul, currently there are 141 thousand MSMEs players who are covered by 351 cooperatives in Bantul. One of them is AMBOY (Agro Mirasa Boga Bantul Yogyakarta). The internet is used to help market business ventures through online sales by some cooperative members. However, some of members still sell in the traditional way. The constraint experienced by cooperative members is a lack of literacy regarding the use of the internet. Online sales training using marketplace is the right choice to overcome the obstacles faced by AMBOY Members. In this training, members of AMBOY will be taught how to sell their products in the marketplace in order to develop and expand their market.


2019 ◽  
pp. 531-550
Author(s):  
John Child ◽  
David Faulkner ◽  
Stephen Tallman ◽  
Linda Hsieh

Chapter 24 examines cooperative strategies and ventures as dynamic, evolving systems. It looks at the bigger picture of cooperative strategies as answers to a changing world. Research indicates that cooperation between organizations, both formal and informal, has increased dramatically over the last half-century. The entire concept of cooperative strategy has evolved as the global business environment has been changed by widespread economic development, marketization of closed economies, use of information technology, and increased competition between firms. The focus of cooperation seems to have shifted dramatically in response to globalization, from economic efficiency toward enhancing organizational intangible resources through knowledge sharing while deferring commitment in a rapidly changing, dynamic world. We also see that more recent developments in cooperative strategies have shifted focus to networks of cooperative ventures rather than dyadic alliances.


SATS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-110
Author(s):  
Mark Alfano

Abstract Few recent developments in information technology have been as hyped as blockchain, the first implementation of which was the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Such hype furnishes ample reason to be skeptical about the promise of blockchain implementations, but I contend that there’s something to the hype. In particular, I think that certain blockchain implementations, in the right material, social, and political conditions, constitute excellent bases for common knowledge. As a case study, I focus on trust in election outcomes, where the ledger records not financial transactions but vote tallies. I argue that blockchain implementations could foster warranted trust in vote tallies and thereby trust in the democratic process. Finally, I argue that if the promise of blockchain implementations as democratic infrastructure is to be realized, then democracies first need to ensure that these material, social, and political conditions obtain.


1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-278
Author(s):  
P. K. Manoj

For an emerging economy like India, fast economic development is possible essentially by embracing ICT in a big way, as ICT alone can provide the requisite competitive edge that is essential for fast and sustained economic growth in a globalized environment. In its endeavor to become the ‘global services hub’, what India needs to attain is nothing but unmatched performance in respect of ICT, BPO and allied sectors. While, it appears that the policy initiatives so far have been in the right direction and so is the performance of this industry over the years, there is no scope for complacency as is evident from ever growing competition from other nations, especially the developing world. In this context, it is relevant to make an analysis of the trend in respect of the performance of Indian ICT industry over the last few years vis-à-vis the rest of the world, the latest developments and trends in the field. Such an analysis would reveal, inter alia, the problems and weaknesses of the industry, as well as its opportunities and threats.  Accordingly, it helps us to formulate meaningful strategies that are helpful for  making the industry abreast of the changes. This paper is an effort in this direction.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-174
Author(s):  
Sikalumbi Arona Dewin

Over the decades, the perception of cooperatives has revolved from that of considering them as food security agents and determinants to that of social and economic agents to cooperators, community, and national development. The study, therefore, critically reviewed the related literature on agriculture cooperatives as poverty alleviating agents. An integrated strategy in the research review approach was used to support the study. The findings revealed recent developments in cooperatives that are putting agriculture cooperatives on the map as agents of poverty eradication and social and economic development in third-world countries. Currently, there is a societal expectation that cooperatives have not only a responsibility to better the lives of the members but also the entire community and nation as a whole. The study concluded that achieving future sustainable social and economic development requires full recognition of all the key economic players in the business ecosystem. The study, therefore, recommends full support of the agriculture cooperatives if they are to play a positive and integral role in mitigating the poverty levels in third-world countries.


Percurso ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (30) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Valmir César POZZETTI ◽  
Marie Joan Nascimento FERREIRA ◽  
Máryka Lucy da Silva MENDES

RESUMO A presente pesquisa objetivou apresentar um enfoque paralelo entre a erradicação da fome e o direito humano fundamental à alimentação, como principal necessidade básica de países periféricos, diante dos alimentos transgênicos produzidos. Não se pode olvidar da importância do comércio, ora originado também pelo excedente de produção de alimentos, e da livre iniciativa, como economia democrática atrelado ao desenvolvimento sustentável e ao desenvolvimento econômico da agricultura. A metodologia utilizada nesta pesquisa foi o método dialético/dedutivo; quanto aos meios a pesquisa foi a bibliográfica e, quantos aos fins, qualitativa, de forma multidisciplinar, analisando a doutrina, legislação e jurisprudência. A propriedade, ora instrumento integrador para distribuição de terras, através da Reforma Agrária, e a sua inclusão no ordenamento jurídico, visto que o Estado sempre foi o latifundiário principal. A influência da Constituição Federal de 1988 que incluiu como seus fundamentos a dignidade da pessoa humana que consubstancia na erradicação da pobreza e o desenvolvimento nacional, como objetivos fundamentais. Ressaltando, ainda, a livre iniciativa no capítulo da Ordem Econômica e Financeira. Desdobrando tais normas constitucionais, surge a Lei de Biossegurança Nacional. Refletindo, também, a importância da livre iniciativa para o desenvolvimento econômico e eliminação das desigualdades sociais, advertindo a utilização dos alimentos transgênicos, vislumbrando cuidados o meio ambiente natural e suas formas, assim como a saúde do homem. Concluiu-se que a concretização da felicidade do homem só se faz com justiça social. O advento da Biotecnologia com os alimentos transgênicos para salvação da população do pavor da fome que se assolava no mundo, diante da superpopulação. Os perigos da utilização dos alimentos transgênicos pela falta de informação adequada para os consumidores, dos seus efeitos colaterais. Visando, assim, somente o lucro, deixando um desenvolvimento econômico falso, insegurança alimentar e manutenção da pobreza. Deve-se, portanto, alinhar o desenvolvimento econômico e o desenvolvimento sustentável, ora direitos humanos fundamentais. Imperiosa a manutenção da espécie humana, posto que o direito à alimentação é direito fundamental universal. PALAVRAS-CHAVES: Direito à Alimentação; Alimento Transgênico; Fome; Desenvolvimento Sustentável; Livre Iniciativa.ABSTRACTThe present research aims to present a parallel approach between the fundamental human right to food, as the main basic need of peripheral countries, in relation to transgenic food produced and the eradication of hunger. One can not forget the importance of trade, which is also caused by surplus food production and free enterprise, as a democratic economy linked to sustainable development and the economic development of agriculture. The methodology used was the dialectical method, based on bibliographical and qualitative research, in a multidisciplinary way, analyzing doctrine and jurisprudence. Ownership, now an integrating instrument for land distribution through Agrarian Reform, and its inclusion in the legal system, since the State has always been the main landowner. The influence of the Federal Constitution of 1988 that included as its foundations the dignity of the human person that consubstantiates in the eradication of poverty and the national development, as fundamental objectives. Emphasis is also placed on free enterprise in the chapter on Economic and Financial Order. Unfolding these constitutional norms, the National Biosafety Law emerges. Also reflecting the importance of free initiative for economic development and elimination of social inequalities, warning of the use of transgenic foods, looking at the natural environment and its forms, as well as human health. It was concluded that the fulfillment of man's happiness is only done with social justice. The advent of biotechnology with transgenic food to save the population from the dread of hunger that was plaguing the world, facing overpopulation. The dangers of the use of transgenic food by the lack of adequate information for consumers, its side effects. Aiming only at the profit, leaving a false economic development, food insecurity and maintenance of poverty. It is therefore necessary to align economic development and sustainable development and sustainable development, and fundamental human rights. The maintenance of the human species is imperative, since the right to food is a universal fundamental right.KEYWORDS: Right to Food; Transgenic Food; Hunger; Sustainable Development; Free Enterprise. 


2019 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 437-454
Author(s):  
Li Jiacheng ◽  
Li Zengtaozi

Poverty is the biggest problem standing in the way of economic development and political stability in the Mekong River sub-region. Multilateral poverty reduction cooperation in this sub-region has long been focused on stimulating economic growth through increased investment and foreign aid in such areas as environmental protection, health care, education, and vocational training. As a relatively new cooperative platform, the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) mechanism has played an increasingly prominent role in sub-regional economic development and integration; and a joint task force has been set up to draw up multilateral initiatives and plans better tailored to local conditions and needs. Nonetheless, the LMC must increase its relevance and effectiveness in poverty reduction by complementing and coordinating with other existing sub-regional programs amid intensifying power competition in the broad Indo-Pacific region, while taking into account different national development philosophies as well as rising environmental and resource concerns.


Author(s):  
Udo Richard Averweg

An Intranet (or internal Web) is a network designed to serve the internal informational needs of an organisation (e.g., a municipality) using Internet concepts and tools (Averweg, 2007; Turban, McLean & Wetherbe, 2004). The cost effi- ciency of utilizing Internet technology has opened the door for organizations to use this same technology to share information within the organization (Botha, 2004). Information technology (IT) thus plays an important role in organizations. Given that advances in IT have made it easier to acquire, store and disseminate knowledge than ever before, many organizations are employing IT to facilitate sharing and integration of knowledge (Kankanhalli, Tanudidjaja, Sutanto & Tan, 2003). An Intranet is an application of technology within an organization for the purpose of information dissemination, communication, integration, and collaboration (Telleen, 1997). Knowledge Management (KM) describes “the primary focus of these efforts has been developing new applications of information technology to support digital capture, storage, retrieval and distribution of an organization’s explicitly documented knowledge” (Zack, 1999). In this chapter it is argued that, when aligned, organizational strategy and technical resources (e.g., IT) provide a sound framework to support KM within an organization. However, the question arises as to whether an organization is making the best investment in its IT resources and whether it is managing knowledge in the right way. One technical IT resource in an organization is an Intranet. Every major organizational process should be regularly evaluated and the evaluation should be purposeful and completed (Debowski, 2006). One method of evaluation is a survey. Debowski (2006) suggests that survey “evaluations take a number of forms … and may be conducted via telephone, e-mail or mailouts”. In this study the evaluation selected by the author is e-mail since the purpose and benefits of an e-mail survey justify the cost.


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