Digital Divides and Grassroots-Based E-Government in Developing Countries

2008 ◽  
pp. 116-124
Author(s):  
Farhad Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Digital Divides ◽  
The Government ◽  
Scholarly Contribution

Once properly managed, e-governance can add tremendous dynamism in reforming public administration and can change the mode of interaction between the state and its citizens. However, concerns regarding digital divides and the challenges of e-governance in the developing states of Africa, Asia, and Latin America are growing. If the factors contributing to digital divides are not carefully identified and properly solved, there is a growing risk that in the coming years digital resources might become the preserve of the “haves,” while ignoring the plight of the “have-nots” as they seek access to resources in developing countries. The current Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan (2000) provided the insight that new information and communications technologies are bringing people together, and bringing decision-makers unprecedented new tools for development. At the same time, however, Mr. Annan added, the gap between information “haves” and “have-nots” is widening, and there is a real danger that the world’s poor will be excluded from the emerging knowledge-based global economy. E-governance in this article could be referred to as the use of digital devices, usually by public authorities, when dealing with their public, private and non-profit stakeholders. E-governance comprises a practice, process, or activities through digital means and could equally be practiced by different stakeholders in managing public affairs. While in contrast “e-government” is defined by Shafritz and Russel (2003) as conducting any aspect of government business operations over the Internet—from providing information by government to paying bills to the government. This article examines and analyzes the current status of emerging electronic and Web-based governance (e-governance) in developing countries. In doing so, the article outlines the market model, participatory state model, flexible government model, and the deregulated government model presented by Professor Guy Peters for reforming governance. In light of the above, the article brings forward the emerging issues of governance, e-governance, and the possibility of shared governance. Emerging e-governance is reshaping the process of administrative reforms in developing countries—which requires fresh academic research and a scholarly contribution.

Digital Divides and Grassroots-Based E-Government in Developing Countries

2011 ◽  
pp. 321-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Digital Divides ◽  
The Government ◽  
Scholarly Contribution

Once properly managed, e-governance can add tremendous dynamism in reforming public administration and can change the mode of interaction between the state and its citizens. However, concerns regarding digital divides and the challenges of e-governance in the developing states of Africa, Asia, and Latin America are growing. If the factors contributing to digital divides are not carefully identified and properly solved, there is a growing risk that in the coming years digital resources might become the preserve of the “haves,” while ignoring the plight of the “have-nots” as they seek access to resources in developing countries. The current Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan (2000) provided the insight that new information and communications technologies are bringing people together, and bringing decision-makers unprecedented new tools for development. At the same time, however, Mr. Annan added, the gap between information “haves” and “have-nots” is widening, and there is a real danger that the world’s poor will be excluded from the emerging knowledge-based global economy. E-governance in this article could be referred to as the use of digital devices, usually by public authorities, when dealing with their public, private and non-profit stakeholders. E-governance comprises a practice, process, or activities through digital means and could equally be practiced by different stakeholders in managing public affairs. While in contrast “e-government” is defined by Shafritz and Russel (2003) as conducting any aspect of government business operations over the Internet—from providing information by government to paying bills to the government. This article examines and analyzes the current status of emerging electronic and Web-based governance (e-governance) in developing countries. In doing so, the article outlines the market model, participatory state model, flexible government model, and the deregulated government model presented by Professor Guy Peters for reforming governance. In light of the above, the article brings forward the emerging issues of governance, e-governance, and the possibility of shared governance. Emerging e-governance is reshaping the process of administrative reforms in developing countries—which requires fresh academic research and a scholarly contribution.

Digital Divides and Grassroots-Based E-Government in Developing Countries

2011 ◽  
pp. 3810-3818
Author(s):  
Farhad Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Digital Divides ◽  
The Government ◽  
Scholarly Contribution

Once properly managed, e-governance can add tremendous dynamism in reforming public administration and can change the mode of interaction between the state and its citizens. However, concerns regarding digital divides and the challenges of e-governance in the developing states of Africa, Asia, and Latin America are growing. If the factors contributing to digital divides are not carefully identified and properly solved, there is a growing risk that in the coming years digital resources might become the preserve of the “haves,” while ignoring the plight of the “have-nots” as they seek access to resources in developing countries. The current Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan (2000) provided the insight that new information and communications technologies are bringing people together, and bringing decision-makers unprecedented new tools for development. At the same time, however, Mr. Annan added, the gap between information “haves” and “have-nots” is widening, and there is a real danger that the world’s poor will be excluded from the emerging knowledge-based global economy. E-governance in this article could be referred to as the use of digital devices, usually by public authorities, when dealing with their public, private and non-profit stakeholders. E-governance comprises a practice, process, or activities through digital means and could equally be practiced by different stakeholders in managing public affairs. While in contrast “e-government” is defined by Shafritz and Russel (2003) as conducting any aspect of government business operations over the Internet—from providing information by government to paying bills to the government. This article examines and analyzes the current status of emerging electronic and Web-based governance (e-governance) in developing countries. In doing so, the article outlines the market model, participatory state model, flexible government model, and the deregulated government model presented by Professor Guy Peters for reforming governance. In light of the above, the article brings forward the emerging issues of governance, e-governance, and the possibility of shared governance. Emerging e-governance is reshaping the process of administrative reforms in developing countries—which requires fresh academic research and a scholarly contribution.

scholarly journals Reforming the Government in Pakistan: Rationale, Principles and Proposed Approach

2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (Special Edition) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Ishrat Husain
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
International Perspective ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Government Reform ◽  
Civil Service Reform ◽  
Domestic Environment ◽  
Critical Areas ◽  
The Government ◽  
Government Reforms

Though government reforms are viewed as important for most developing countries, the rationale for these reforms must be clearly understood if they are to be correctly designed and implemented. From an international perspective, government reforms in Pakistan must be developed to integrate Pakistan into a larger global economy and should be based on the lessons learned from other developing countries. From the domestic perspective, reforms are necessary for the Pakistani government to adapt to the changing domestic environment. The reforms must focus broadly on the Federal, Provincial and District governments, on civil service reform and on business process re-engineering. This paper details the rationale for government reform in Pakistan, focuses on critical areas of reform, and provides a framework for the proposed reform approach.

scholarly journals The Non-profit Sector in Russia in the Global Economy View

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
pp. 02006
Author(s):  
N.I. Ivanova
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Foreign Experience ◽  
Legal Definition ◽  
Non Profit Organizations ◽  
The Government

The non-profit sector is growing and expanding worldwide. In Russia it is still underdeveloped due to the reasons revealed in the paper. Non-profit organizations (NPOs) have particular features in each country (starting with their legal definition ending with their size and global ambitions). So they do in Russia. These specific traits have been summarized, reasoned and explained using the qualitative approach and inductive interpretivism. This will help to fill the gap in literature on NPOs in Russia and surely prove that the non-profit sector does exist in Russia and keeps developing. The revealed features may as well help to adopt in Russia the foreign experience of developing the non-profit sector. The results obtained can further scientific research on NPOs in Russia and help the government to provide the sector with specific and adequate support.

scholarly journals MEMBANGUN DAYA SAING TENAGA KERJA INDONESIA MELALUI PENINGKATAN PRODUKTIVITAS

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Latif Adam
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Growth Data ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Improvement Programs ◽  
The Government

This paper analyzes current status of the Indonesian labor competitiveness in its ASEAN labor competitiveness context. Labor competitiveness is a key factor that could facilitate and accelerate an economy’s competitiveness. This plays an important role as the main engine of economic growth. Data used is secondary data from the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), ILO, UNDP, and Badan Pusat Statistik, Indonesia. By using descriptive analysis and harnessing labor productivity as a proxy for labor competitiveness, it was found that the position and acceleration of the Indonesian labor competitiveness lag behind those in its several ASEAN neighbors. Main policy challenge that need to be addresed is to reform human resource development strategy with a long-term gradually and simultaneously with efforts to find solutions to the problems of labor competitiveness in the short-medium term. In addition to improving the educational system and resolve skills improvement programs, the government needs to strengthen the integration of its national economy into the global economy as the driving force of skilled labor mobility and channel for knowledge and skills transfers.

On Legitimacy of WISEs

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 310-336
Author(s):  
Tingming Chen ◽  
Yichun Weng
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Public Benefits ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Government ◽  
Work Integration

AbstractAmid the increasing diversification of social development, the services provided by the government hardly satisfy all sorts of needs. The establishment of non-profit organizations (npos) timely addresses the government’s deficiency in handling public affairs. As a result, thenpos almost turn into private enterprises and social enterprises aim to deliver public benefits, which has aroused disputes and doubts like “mission drift” and “for-profits in disguise.” This article adopts Suchman’s pragmatic, moral and cognitive legitimacy analysis to reexamine the work integration social enterprises (WISEs) which enable the disadvantaged or those with disabilities to join in the labor market after training, coaching and professional practice. Based on literature review and in-depth interview, this article makes a case study of CANYOU, an exemplary social enterprise set by persons with disabilities by leveraging advanced technologies.

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF GLOBAL MODELS OF ECO-DEVELOPMENT IN UKRAINE

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-74
Author(s):  
Ostap Khalavka
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Business Climate ◽  
Environmental Situation ◽  
The Government

The purpose of the paper is to analyze the successful experience of both developing and developed countries related to the resolution of environmental issues and implementation of the models of eco-development and provide recommendation for Ukraine regarding the ways to apply this experience in the country’s economy effectively. Methodology. The paper is based on the combination of qualitative and quantitative research and applies the dialectic perception method to analyze economic events and processes at the time of their development, interconnection, and interdependence. Results of the research demonstrate that successful sustainable transformation of the economy may take place not only in highly developed countries but also in the developing ones. Ukraine may consider the successful experience of the implementation of sustainable initiatives of such countries as Luxembourg, Denmark, Switzerland, Seychelles, and Morocco. The success of these countries is addressing environmental issues is related to their focus on establishing cooperation between the public and private sectors while promoting sustainable behavior among citizens. The government of Ukraine needs to prioritize sustainable transformation of the economy by improving the country’s business climate for innovative sustainable startups and by promoting the development and application by businesses of energy-efficient technologies. The main potential challenges that may be faced by Ukraine in its way towards sustainable development are corruption and ineffective use of financial resources, however, these issues may be addressed via the cooperation with international organizations. Sustainable transformation of the Ukrainian economy will not only improve the environmental situation in the country but will also create visible benefits for economic players and people. Practical implications. The environmental situation in Ukraine has been deteriorating for decades and the previously applied as well as existing measures implemented to address environmental issues in Ukraine do not provide desired outcomes. The country needs to apply new innovative instruments and measures to make it economy sustainable and, to this end, Ukraine should create the economic conditions in which sustainable development would be beneficial for all engaged parties. The practical experience of both developed and developing countries has the potential to be implemented in Ukraine in coming years in case the country’s authorities take appropriate and timely measures. Value/originality. The provided recommendations for Ukraine consider the modern trends and conditions existing in the global economy, have regard to the successful experience of sustainable transformation of the economy, in particular, of developed and developing countries, and may be used by the country’s government to develop effective sustainable development policy in the future.

scholarly journals STRATEGI KAMPANYE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DALAM ORGANISASI NON PROFIT

Gunahumas ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 293-302
Author(s):  
Welsi Damayanti
Keyword(s):  
Interest Groups ◽  
Opinion Leader ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Opinion Leaders ◽  
Press Releases ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
The Public ◽  
Engagement Strategies ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Government

Abstrak Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan strategi public affairs dalam kampanye yang dilakukan oleh Gerakan Indonesia Diet Kantong Plastik (GIDKP). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa GIDKP menggunakan strategi public affairs dengan melakukan pendekatan terhadap pemerintah, kelompok kepentingan dan media. Pendekatan terhadap pemerintah dengan strategi direct lobbying dan grassroot lobbying. Pendekatan terhadap kelompok kepentingan dengan strategi engagement dan opinion leader. GIDKP menjadi mediator antara Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan (KLHK) dan Asosiasi Peritel Indonesia (Aprindo) jika terjadi konflik. Strategi pendekatan terhadap media yaitu proactive communications dengan melakukan kontak langsung seperti siaran pers dan konferensi pers. Selain itu pendekatan media menggunakan strategi semi control dengan teknik menjadi pembicara atau narasumber di siaran media. Strategi pendekatan media yang terakhir adalah bypassing dengan mengembangkan media alternatif yang menfaatkan teknologi saat ini. Kata kunci : Strategi publik; Kampanye; Organisasi non profit Abstract The purpose of this study is to describe the public affairs strategy in the campaign carried out by Gerakan Indonesia Diet Kantong Plastik (GIDKP). The results of this study indicate that GIDKP uses a public affairs strategy by approaching the government, interest groups and the media. Approach the government with direct lobbying and grassroot lobbying strategies. Approach to interest groups with engagement strategies and opinion leaders. GIDKP becomes a mediator between the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) and the Indonesian Retailers Association (Aprindo) in the event of a conflict. The approach to the media strategy is proactive communications by making direct contact such as press releases and press conferences. In addition, the media approach uses a semi control strategy with the technique of being a speaker or resource person in media broadcasts. The last media approach strategy is bypassing by developing alternative media that utilize current technology. Keywords : public strategy; campaign; non-profit organization

E-Government and Digital Divide in Developing Countries

2011 ◽  
pp. 1310-1317
Author(s):  
Udo Richard Averweg
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
The Government

The transition of the global economy from an industrial focus to one based on knowledge and information presents numerous opportunities and challenges to countries, especially those in the developing world (Cape IT Initiative, 2003). The government sector (and especially the local government sector) needs to embrace information and communication technologies (ICTs) that enable it to operate more efficiently and communicate better with its citizens. ICTs encompass all technologies that facilitate the processing and transfer of information and communication services (United Nations, 2002). Many factors affect how local governments (i.e., municipalities) in developing countries access ICTs. In order to bridge the digital divide?which separates the technology ‘haves’ from the technology ‘have nots’?it is necessary to gauge where citizens are in terms of ICT adoption, that is, their e-readiness. E-readiness can be defined in terms of availability of ICT infrastructure, the accessibility of ICT to the general citizen population, and the effect of the legal and regulatory framework on ICT use in, for example, an e-government strategy. eThekwini Municipality (2003), in the city of Durban in the developing country of South Africa, sees the e-government strategy and its Web site at http://www.durban.gov.za as important management tools for improved citizen service delivery and communication. The objective of this article is to report, as an example, on the survey of ICT and information needs of a selected metropolitan municipal area (eThekwini Municipality in South Africa). Such a report maybe useful to other municipalities in developing countries for their egovernment strategies. This article is organized as follows. The background to e-government and the digital divide are discussed. eThekwini Municipality in South Africa is then described. The research goals are outlined, the research method and data gathering are discussed, the survey results and discussion are given, and future trends for implementing an e-government strategy in municipalities in developing countries are suggested. Finally, a conclusion is given.

The Global Economy and the Erosion of Civil Rights: The Case of the Philippines

2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-88
Author(s):  
Christopher Skene
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Civil Rights ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
External Pressures ◽  
Stage Game ◽  
The Government ◽  
Domestic Interests

Today, democracy is widely accepted, almost religiously so, as the best possible form of governance. Yet, despite these widely held beliefs, it is becoming apparent that in an increasing number of instances democratic governments in developing countries have overridden some of the very rights that they are obliged to protect in manners not unlike their authoritarian predecessors. There is now growing awareness of the fact that democratically elected governments in developing countries are often guilty of violating the rights of their people. What is not as well understood is how external pressures can lead to some of these abuses. Using the Philippines as a case study, this paper illustrates how external pressures indeed can lead to situations in which a government condones the violations of certain rights. This occurs when the government is in the middle of a two stage game in which external interests and domestic interests are at odds with each other and the government is in a position in which it must favour the external interests over the domestic.

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