E-Government for Building the Knowledge Infrastructure in South Korea

Good Governance ◽

Full Range ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Knowledge Infrastructure ◽

Governance Practices ◽

Government Project ◽

Procedural Reform

New information and communication technologies (ICTs) enable rapid information flows, which reduce the necessity for face-to-face contacts as well as geographical barriers. These also create network-based societies (Castells, 1996). E-governments can contribute to the enhancement of network-based societies. In the last five years, governments have made rapid progress worldwide in embracing ICTs for e-government. By 2004, 178 of 191 member states of the United Nations had a Web site presence (UNPAN, 2004). All e-governments focus on the use of ICTs for the full range of government functions. In particular, the networking potential offered by the Internet and related technologies enables them to transform the structures and operation of government. As a result, e-government can be a major enabler in the adoption of good governance practices (OECD, 2001a; Ronaghan, 2002). Regarding the OECD’s work on governance, there is a strong belief that effective governance is an important requirement for the achievement of economic, social, and environmental objectives. Moreover, the OECD secretary general set out a draft statement of governance priorities for the 21st century, which, in 2000, indicated the experiences of OECD countries in building democratic and prosperous societies. In order to practice good governance, an e-government is regarded as a strategic implementation that identifies various objectives such as effective leadership, coordination and policy coherence, and efficient investment and financing (OECD, 2001a). Additionally, e-government is recognized as one of the most significant factors to strengthen national competitiveness, particularly in a knowledge-based information society. This also serves as an important enabler in order for a government to offer high-quality civil services at low costs. As a result, e-government not only contributes to the informatization of citizens and businesses but also improves the productivity and transparency of public administration (Bertelsmann Stiftung, 2002). Advanced nations already have launched various government-driven initiatives such as the E-Government Initiative in New Zealand and the U.S., and UK Online in the UK (Reeder & Pandy, 2002). Along with these advanced nations, South Korea also is consistently pursuing e-government initiatives with its world-class information infrastructure in order to transform the way of national governance (National Computerization Agency, 2002). The e-government project will bring about structural and procedural reform and is expected to serve as a springboard in order for South Korea to leap forward to become one of the leading nations in information and communication industries. This article discusses which strategies the South Korean government focuses on and how it implements these in order to build the knowledge infrastructure. Furthermore, the article aims to analyze the methods of building the knowledge infrastructure based on ICT as well as the roles of the e-government to develop good governance.

The Development of Information and Communication Technologies in South Korea after World War II

10.46692/9781529213386.002 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. xiii-xvi

Author(s):

Dal Yong Jin

Keyword(s):

World War Ii ◽

South Korea ◽

World War ◽

Information And Communication

Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development - Emerging Issues and Prospects in African E-Government ◽

E-Governance and Natural Hazards in Mozambique

10.4018/978-1-4666-6296-4.ch016 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 253-268 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Avelino Mondlane ◽

Karin Hasson ◽

Oliver Popov

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Strategic Planning ◽

Local Governments ◽

Best Practice ◽

Good Governance ◽

Decision Making Processes ◽

The Impact

Strategic planning is a decisive process toward sustainable development for any organization. Mozambique has developed many tools toward good governance, among which Poverty Alleviation Strategy Paper (PARPA) is an umbrella. PARPA includes different key decisive segments of society, particularly the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as the pool for development. This chapter investigates to what extent e-Governance, particularly the development of strategies based on ICTs, can contribute to minimize the impact of floods at local governments by addressing best practice and decision-making process. The authors address backcasting methodology as an approach to consider in a participatory strategic planning for long-term decision-making processes. They use Chókwe District as a showcase where e-governance has an impact in mitigating and preventing the impact of floods.

Effects of Information Capitalism and Globalization on Teaching and Learning - Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design ◽

Challenges and Prospects of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Teaching Technical Education towards Globalisation

10.4018/978-1-4666-6162-2.ch020 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 237-255 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Oladiran Stephen Olabiyi

Keyword(s):

21St Century ◽

Technical Education ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

Information Communication ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

The World ◽

And Training

The relevance of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the field of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) cannot be overemphasised in the knowledge-based and globalised society. The world of works is in as continuous a state of change as ICT itself, thus posing more challenges to the workers in the 21st century and the institutions responsible for their preparation. Therefore, this chapter discusses the challenges and prospects of ICT in teaching TVE towards globalisation. The chapter points out clearly the meaning, philosophy, and objectives of TVET, concept and types of ICT, the need for effective utilisation of ICTs and its role in TVET, the challenges and solutions to the effective utilisation of ICTs in TVET, and the prospect of using ICT in teaching TVET. The chapter concludes by suggesting solutions for proper planning, management, and effective utilisation of ICTs resources in TVET.

A Global Comparative Analysis of Digital Governance Practices

Handbook of Research on E-Services in the Public Sector ◽

10.4018/978-1-61520-789-3.ch001 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Norma M. Riccucci ◽

Marc Holzer

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Comparative Analysis ◽

Two Dimensions ◽

Native Languages ◽

Governance Systems ◽

Governance Practices ◽

Digital Governance

The literature shows that governments around the world have sought to improve their governing capabilities by developing and implementing strategic information and communication technologies (ICTs). The use of ICTs can provide citizens with greater access to government services, can promote transparency and accountability, and also streamline government expenditures. This research provides a comparative analysis of the practices of digital governance in large municipalities worldwide in 2005. Digital government includes both e-government and e-democracy. The research is based on an evaluation of a sample (n=81) of city websites globally in terms of two dimensions: delivery of public services and digital democracy. The official websites of each city were evaluated in their native languages. Based on the analysis of the 81 cities, Seoul, New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Sydney represent the cities with the most effective e-governance systems.

The Role of ICTs and the Management of Multinational Intellectual Capital

Global Business ◽

10.4018/978-1-60960-587-2.ch814 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 2457-2472 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mirghani S. Mohamed ◽

Mona A. Mohamed

Keyword(s):

Competitive Advantage ◽

Intellectual Capital ◽

Supply Network ◽

Global Knowledge ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Governance Strategy

This chapter provides a systematic multidisciplinary framework that defines the role of technology in leveraging IC across borders and between headquarters and subsidiaries. In reaching this conclusion, this chapter investigates the strategic importance of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the management of Intellectual Capital (IC) within a Multinational Company (MNC) ecosystem. The chapter addresses the transubstantiation of MNC into boundaryless Global Knowledge-Based Organization (GKB-MNC) which ultimately propagates into Learning MNC (LMNC). The latter is a suggested MNC category that sustains competitive advantage through systemic adoption of “Knowledge Iterative Supply Network (KISN)” model proposed by the authors. The chapter suggests a new multinational ICT/IC governance strategy that handles the emerging complexities associated with modern intangible resource synthesis.

Information and Communication Technologies for Economic and Regional Developments ◽

Role of ICTs in Socioeconomic Development and Poverty Reduction

10.4018/978-1-59904-186-5.ch010 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 180-219 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Hakikur Rahman

Keyword(s):

Poverty Reduction ◽

Socioeconomic Development ◽

Good Governance ◽

Low Cost ◽

Significant Proportion ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Critical Aspects

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are often promoted as central to reviving and sustaining regional communities. Apart from these, the revolutionary feature of modern ICTs—mainly the Internet and mobile telephony—facilitate low cost and speedy interaction among network participants. In this context, knowledge and information are fundamental for facilitating rural development and bringing about social and economic escalation. Nowadays, ICTs are universally acknowledged as powerful tools for development. At the same time, ICTs are seemingly essential to social development and economic growth. In recent years, the process of ICTs has been influencing the socioeconomic context in many countries. Despite that, in many countries a significant proportion of the population does not have access to clean water, sanitation, basic health services and proper education; ICTs provide novel opportunities for information interchange and technology transfer. This chapter looks into critical aspects of ICTs in raising socioeconomic development in underdeveloped countries and tries to illustrate success cases in developed countries that can be replicated in developing countries to reduce poverty. Emphasis has been given to analyze the role of ICTs in poverty reduction processes upholding regional developments. Enactment of ICTs has been elaborately discussed for the uplift of community and it has been observed that solving common causes for common citizens needs strategic implementation of policies at the central core and pragmatic implementation of actions at the grass roots. Simultaneously, this chapter discusses various critical aspects of the development processes to achieve good governance that is vital for sustainable development. However, as ingredients for uplift through ICTs, institutional approaches in various forms have been found to be extremely effective for socioeconomic development and at the same time for regional developments.

Electronic Governance

Encyclopedia of Digital Government ◽

10.4018/978-1-59140-789-8.ch096 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 629-633 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

M. Finger

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Financial Economic ◽

Nation State ◽

Nation States ◽

Governance Practices ◽

State Actors ◽

Definition Of

Two parallel evolutions are currently challenging the functioning and the legitimation of the traditional nation-state: globalization and the rapid development of the information and communication technologies (ICTs). Both come together in the new concept of “electronic governance” or “e-governance.” Indeed, globalization in all its forms (i.e., financial, economic, cultural, technological, and ecological globalizations) is increasingly putting pressure upon the nation-state. Collective problems, such as climate change or organized crime, can no longer be solved by nation-states only, let alone by one single nation-state. In fact, such problems require not only the supra-national approaches and institutions, but also the involvement of non-state actors, in particular of civil society and the private sector. Simultaneously, the ICTs are gradually penetrating all realms and all levels of society, and as such increasingly affect both production processes and state-society transactions. If “governance” can be defined as the growing involvement of non-state actors into collective problem-solving at all levels of society (i.e., from the local to the global levels) (e.g., Finger, 2004; Mayntz, 1999), “e-governance” then means the active usage of the ICTs for such collective problem solving. In this article we want to both offer an understanding what e-governance is and could be and outline of the different dimensions and forces which currently lead up to e-governance practices. Consequently, our article is structured as follows: in a first section, we will present and critically discuss the state of the literature on e-governance. In a second section, then, we will show how governance and the ICTs are currently coming together, and subsequently propose a definition of electronic governance.Two parallel evolutions are currently challenging the functioning and the legitimation of the traditional nation-state: globalization and the rapid development of the information and communication technologies (ICTs). Both come together in the new concept of “electronic governance” or “e-governance.” Indeed, globalization in all its forms (i.e., financial, economic, cultural, technological, and ecological globalizations) is increasingly putting pressure upon the nation-state. Collective problems, such as climate change or organized crime, can no longer be solved by nation-states only, let alone by one single nation-state. In fact, such problems require not only the supra-national approaches and institutions, but also the involvement of non-state actors, in particular of civil society and the private sector. Simultaneously, the ICTs are gradually penetrating all realms and all levels of society, and as such increasingly affect both production processes and state-society transactions. If “governance” can be defined as the growing involvement of non-state actors into collective problem-solving at all levels of society (i.e., from the local to the global levels) (e.g., Finger, 2004; Mayntz, 1999), “e-governance” then means the active usage of the ICTs for such collective problem solving. In this article we want to both offer an understanding what e-governance is and could be and outline of the different dimensions and forces which currently lead up to e-governance practices. Consequently, our article is structured as follows: in a first section, we will present and critically discuss the state of the literature on e-governance. In a second section, then, we will show how governance and the ICTs are currently coming together, and subsequently propose a definition of electronic governance.

FEATURES OF THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SHAPING THE IMAGE STRATEGY OF SOUTH KOREA

BULLETIN Series Historical and socio-political sciences ◽

10.51889/2020-2.1728-5461.29 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 65 (2) ◽

Author(s):

K. Baissultanova ◽

◽

А. Kaldybai ◽

Keyword(s):

South Korea ◽

Information Communication ◽

Key Factors ◽

International Image ◽

Policy Information ◽

The Republic

This article is devoted to identifying the features of the application of information and communication technology (ICT) in the formation of the international image of South Korea. The authors argue that information communication has had a positive effect on enhancing the image of the Republic of Korea throughout the world. They analyzed the role of ICT and key factors in its use in shaping the image strategy of South Korea. They also tried to reveal the conceptual and ideological foundations of the image strategy of South Korea, analyzing such concepts as “information policy”, “information technology”, and “image”.

The Impact of User Participation Methods on E-Government Projects: The Case of La Louvière, Belgium

Media and Communication ◽

10.17645/mac.v6i4.1657 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 175-186

Author(s):

Anthony Simonofski ◽

Benoît Vanderose ◽

Antoine Clarinval ◽

Monique Snoeck

Keyword(s):

Smart Cities ◽

Implementation Process ◽

User Participation ◽

Public Servants ◽

Government Project ◽

One Year ◽

The Impact

In recent years, information and communication technologies (ICT) have allowed governments to improve their internal functioning and to improve the delivery of information and services to their users. This application of ICT in governments has been conceptualized as “e-government”. However, more recently, smart cities emerged as a locally-embedded paradigm that proposes the design of innovative solutions across all domains of our everyday life (mobility, environment, economy, education, quality of life, and governance) with ICT as an enabler. In their recent evolutions, these two concepts have advocated for increased involvement of their stakeholders (citizens, businesses, public servants, etc.) through user-participation methods to support the design of their projects. This article intends to examine how these methods impact an e-government project and, more particularly, to find out which challenges and benefits practitioners experience. In order to reach that goal, we studied the case of the city of La Louvière (Belgium) through a one year plus study following action research’s best practices. This article contributes at several levels. First, it describes the challenges and benefits experienced with participation methods in a concrete project. Second, it proposes an e-government implementation process enhanced with these methods. Third, this article discusses the similarities and differences between e-government and smart cities through the lens of participation methods.

Knowledge Economy and Turkey In Terms Of Innovation and Education

International Conference on Eurasian Economies 2015 ◽

10.36880/c06.01385 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Burcu Sakız ◽

Semih Sakız

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Economy ◽

Global Economy ◽

Information Technologies ◽

Business Models ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Knowledge Based Economy ◽

Knowledge Intensive

Communication and information technologies have started to emerge since the 40s resulting major changes in the way business has been conducted and effected global economy. Transitions to knowledge-intensive business models become popular since late 1950s. Additionally intellectual capabilities become more important than physical inputs. Having sufficient national production and technology to create a welfare society similar to developed countries is crucial for any modern nation. One of the main developmental leverages for the globalization becomes the knowledge based economic approach. Developed by World Bank “Knowledge Assessment Methodology” is very important methodology in order to measure the progress of countries towards having a knowledge based economy. World Bank's four Knowledge Economy pillars: economic and institutional regime, education, innovation, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) developed for countries to make basic assessment of countries’ readiness for the knowledge economy and help them the transition to a Knowledge Economy. In this study, knowledge economy concept and its properties are presented. Furthermore this paper introduces the analysis of knowledge economy from Turkey’s perspective especially for the role of innovation and education pillars in the development of Turkey.