Introducing Electronic Governance in the Philippines

Government Agencies ◽

Good Government ◽

Energy Independence

The Philippines has recently identified five key reform packages where information and communications technology (ICT) will play a key role: job creation through economic growth, anti-corruption through good government, social justice and basic needs, education and youth opportunity, and energy independence and savings (Patricio, 2004). Such an important role of ICT can be seen in terms of the signing of the Electronic Commerce Act of 2000, or the E-Commerce Act in June 2000. The law mandates all government agencies to adopt electronic means in their transactions within a period of two years (2000) of its signing.

The Role of Information and Communications Technology in Improving Productivity and Economic Growth in Europe: Empirical Evidence and an Industry View of Policy Challenges

50 Years of EU Economic Dynamics ◽

10.1007/978-3-540-74055-1_11 ◽

2007 ◽

pp. 183-201 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Axel Pols

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Empirical Evidence ◽

Role Of Information

Annual review of research

Language Teaching ◽

10.1017/s0261444803001976 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 36 (3) ◽

pp. 165-189 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Richard Johnstone

Keyword(s):

Present Review ◽

Annual Review ◽

Pedagogical Practice ◽

Separate Section ◽

Important Trend ◽

The Impact

The present review refers to studies published in 2002 in leading research journals. It focuses in particular on learning, teaching and policy in respect of second, modern foreign or additional languages. The comments offered about particular studies are not intended to summarise them (for that, it is best to refer to the actual abstracts which the present journal publishes). What is on offer is a personal selection made because some aspect of a particular article seemed to be of particular interest or to reflect an important trend, and I have attempted to link such elements together to form a narrative. Compared with previous years, two important themes seemed to gather particular momentum in 2002: first, the role of ‘frequency’ in acquisition; and second, the impact of complex and contradictory global factors on everyday pedagogical practice, thinking and attitudes. As in previous years reference is made to the abstracts. Thus, Tarone (2002: 03-158) refers to an article by Tarone published in 2002 and reflected in the 2003 series of this journal as abstract 158. In previous years I have discussed ICT (information and communications technology) in a separate section of its own but this has now been integrated into other sections, reflecting a process of ‘normalisation’.

Use of ICT to Enhance the Learning Process in Higher Education

http://www.crossref.org/webDeposit/ ◽

10.5121/ije.2020.8409 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 97-102

Author(s):

Chetlal Prasad ◽

Pushpa Gupta

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Learning Process ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Teaching Learning

ICTs in Education refers to the development of information and communications technology specifically for teaching/learning purposes, while the ICTs in education involves the adoption of general components of information and communication technologies in the teaching learning process. The National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), launched in 2009 by the Central Government. Let’s see how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) evolved the Higher Education system: The role of ICT in higher education, what students learn, The role of ICT in Higher Education, how Students Learn, The role of ICT in Higher Education, when students learn, The role of ICT in higher education, where students learn. Online courses, development of e-content, e-learning, digital libraries, online encyclopaedias, journals, and books would promote learning and make knowledge available to all irrespective of the distance or location or financial resources. Government intervention is necessary so that ICT can be made successful in higher education. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has the proven power to change the world. This acronym refers to the merging of audiovisual and telephone networks with the computer single unified system of cabling.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Agricultural Extension in Developing Countries

Annual Review of Resource Economics ◽

10.1146/annurev-resource-101520-080657 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

David Spielman ◽

Els Lecoutere ◽

Simrin Makhija ◽

Bjorn Van Campenhout

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Agricultural Extension ◽

Annual Review ◽

Publication Date ◽

Impact Pathways ◽

Methodological Rigor ◽

Multiple Impact

With new possibilities offered by information and communications technology (ICT), an abundance of products, services, and projects has emerged with the promise of revitalizing agricultural extension in developing countries. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that not all ICT-enabled extension approaches are equally effective in improving adoption, productivity, income, or welfare outcomes. In this review, we explore various conceptual and methodological threads in the literature on ICT-enabled extension in developing countries. We examine the role of multiple impact pathways, highlighting how ICTs influence behaviors and preferences, gender and intrahousehold dynamics, spillovers, and public worker incentives. We also explore the opportunities presented by ICT-enabled extension for increasing the methodological rigor with which extension outcomes are identified. These conceptual and methodological insights—coupled with empirical evidence from prior studies—offer direction for several lines of policy-relevant research on ICT-enabled extension. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Resource Economics, Volume 13 is October 2021. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.

The Value of Information Systems to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Strategic Information Systems ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-677-8.ch107 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 1639-1666 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Susan J. Winter ◽

Connie Marie Gaglio ◽

Hari K. Rajagopalan

Keyword(s):

Information Systems ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Purchase Decisions ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

The Relationship ◽

Role Of Information ◽

Customers Perspective

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face more serious challenges to their survival than do larger firms. To succeed, SMEs must establish and maintain credibility in the marketplace to attract the resources required for survival. Most co-opt legitimacy by mimicking the cues that signal credibility to convince potential stakeholders that something stands behind their promises. This research examines the role of information and communications technology (ICT) in legitimacy-building from the perspective of both SME founders and customers. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted in a variety of industries to determine whether the ICT-related legitimacy schema from the customers’ perspective differs substantially from that of firm founders. Results indicate that customers compare the ICT information provided in SME’s sales pitches to pre-existing ICT expectations about the nature of desirable sales transactions. We describe the relationship between violations of ICT expectations, legitimacy, and purchase decisions. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.

Handbook of Research on Financial Management During Economic Downturn and Recovery - Advances in Finance, Accounting, and Economics ◽

Entrepreneurship and Unemployment

10.4018/978-1-7998-6643-5.ch002 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 20-40

Author(s):

Francisco José Mendes Leote ◽

Nuno Miguel Teixeira ◽

Rosa Galvão

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Social Impact ◽

Job Creation ◽

Economic Recession ◽

Government Support ◽

Support Program ◽

Social Progress ◽

Special Focus ◽

Research Papers

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a very negative economic and social impact on Portugal's economy, with the year 2020 expected to represent the largest economic recession since the 1970s. According to the Bank of Portugal forecasts, employment is expected to fall significantly, with the unemployment rate estimated at around 10%, with a special focus on young graduates. Simultaneously, several research papers have revealed the importance of entrepreneurship in job creation and economic development, highlighting the role of entrepreneurial ecosystems and government support for creating successful businesses. In this sense, this study has as its main objective to characterize a support program to the investment of young unemployed entrepreneurs and evidence its potential impact on Portugal's economic growth and social progress.

ICT in Direct Democracy

Politics and Social Activism ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-9461-3.ch007 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 129-137

Author(s):

Stavros Amanatidis ◽

Olga Eirini Palla

Keyword(s):

Direct Democracy ◽

Political Power ◽

Power Structures ◽

Strong Function ◽

Division Of Powers ◽

The People ◽

Technological Developments

This chapter presents and analyzes the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in public participation and more specificly in e-referenda as an aspect of direct democratic participation. It aims to explain the correlation between ICT and e-referenda. Referendum, used as an instrument to accept or deny a proposed political decision, has a strong function of controlling political power and securing the openness of political power structures. It serves as an instrument of division of powers and opens roads to opposition outside parliament. In general, it provides the people with veto positions (Schiller, 2003, p. 12). By presenting the evolvement of the ICT and the technological developments that resulted an impact on the way democracy is being exercised in the modern societies, there is an attempt to provide ideas and solutions on the use of e-referenda in modern democracies. The dangers, the advantages, and the disadvantages of the use of ICT in democracy are presented and analysed as well. All these issues are being discussed, as this chapter tries to give a clear and objective perspective regarding the role of e-democracy and the problems that come along with its implementation.

Impact of Economic Growth Per Capita and Foreign Direct Investment on Income Inequality in Indonesia

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/20187310013 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 73 ◽

pp. 10013

Author(s):

Suryahani Irma ◽

Susilowati Indah ◽

S. B. M. Nugroho

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Foreign Direct Investment ◽

Income Inequality ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Direct Investment ◽

Positive Influence ◽

The Philippines ◽

Per Capita ◽

Better Than

Income inequality is an important issue in Indonesia. Currently the income inequality in Indonesia is worse than in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, although it is better than the Philippines and China. This study aimed to analyze the influence of economic growth per capita and foreign direct investment on income inequality in Indonesia.The study period was from 2007 to 2016. This study used a multiple linear regression. The results showed that economic growth per capita and foreign direct investmenthad positive influence onincome inequality. Therefore, the role of economic growth per capita and foreign direct investment will remain high in the future.

Role of The Family in Entrepreneurship Develoment in Nepali Society

Journal of Nepalese Business Studies ◽

10.3126/jnbs.v9i1.14592 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 37-47 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sushil Kumar Pant

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Job Creation ◽

Vital Role ◽

Ethnic Communities ◽

Entrepreneurship Research ◽

Entrepreneurship Development ◽

The Family ◽

The Impact

Entrepreneurship is the engine for social and economic growth of any society. It drives people toward wealth and job creation, which leads to better lives for people in the society. There has been growing interest in entrepreneurship research recently. This paper attempted to assess the impact of family in Nepalese society. This was viewed as essential in a country in which more than 125 ethnic communities are found. The findings show that family has some impact in people to become entrepreneurship but it was not strongly substantiated by statistical tests. It was found that entrepreneur’s parental profession plays some role in entrepreneurship development in Nepal which was similar to some findings that parental profession plays vital role in the choice of profession in children.Journal of Nepalese Bussiness Studies Vol. 9, No. 1, 2015 pp. 37-47