Social Shaping of Technologies for Community Development

Economic Effects ◽

Cultural Conditions ◽

The Social ◽

East Malaysia ◽

Social Shaping

Using electronic-Bario (e-Bario) project in the Kelabit Highlands of Sarawak in East Malaysia, this chapter explores how the introduction of information communication technologies (ICT) as developmental tools have been mediated and reconfigured by webs of social relations and the intricate interplay of social, political and cultural conditions specific to different social and technical settings. One crucial factor conditioning the effects of the project has been the Kelabit’s own desire for, and expectations of, “development” and “progress.” This is a quest which ties in closely with two fundamental Kelabit concepts: doo-ness and iyuk. As a result, the social and economic effects of ICT have unfolded through countless open-ended strategic and everyday decisions made by the Kelabit themselves, who actively consume, apply and make use of objects, ideas and services in the Highlands.

tripleC Communication Capitalism & Critique Open Access Journal for a Global Sustainable Information Society ◽

Social Democratic and Critical Theories of the Intellectual Commons: A Critical Analysis

10.31269/triplec.v15i1.783 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 100-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Antonios Broumas

Keyword(s):

Productive Force ◽

Social Democratic ◽

The Past ◽

Critical Theories ◽

The Social ◽

Intellectual Commons ◽

Theoretical Paradigms

Over the past twenty years theorizing about the intellectual commons has undeniably become a popular activity not only among scholars that deal with the dialectics between information/communication technologies and society but also among the wider scientific community. Yet, the discourse over intellectual commons and their contested relationship with contemporary laws and institutions has not been confined only within the academia but has rather become a more general social issue. Social democratic and critical theories of the intellectual commons are re-conceptualizations of the social intellect as the productive force of our intellectual commonwealth. As emerging theoretical paradigms, they eventually come in contrast with the dominant notions of the social intellect, which basically advocate the establishment of private monopolies over intellectual works. By deciphering contemporary shifts and dynamics in the ways we produce and distribute information, knowledge and culture, such theories are thus better placed to inspire and orientate social movements, recast agendas of policy – making and construct alternative narratives to existing socio-legal arrangements, which are capable of accommodating the potential of the intellectual commons.

Use of information and communication technologies in social work institutions in extraordinary circumstances

Science, Engineering and Technology ◽

10.54327/set2021/v1.i2.13 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 8-15

Author(s):

Enisa Hodžić ◽

Sabina Baraković ◽

Anesa Kavazović ◽

Jasmina Baraković Husić

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Daily Basis ◽

Public Institution ◽

The Public ◽

The Social ◽

Information And Communication

Information-Communication Technologies (ICTs) are currently used in various fields and there are many amazing inventions that are already present and make communication and life easier for us on a daily basis. The use of ICTs is less represented in the social work institutions. Therefore, this paper presents the implementation of ICTs through the chatbot application for the needs of social work created on the Tidio platform and within the webpage of the Public Institution “Center for Social Work Tešanj”. The application facilitates the work of social workers in collecting information from the users and eases the aid received by the users of social care in terms of faster responses to inquiries during emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, but also after. For the purpose of this research, an end-user survey was created and conducted with the aim of collecting user opinions on the acceptance and motivation for the use of chatbots in social work institutions. The results showed good acceptance and usage motivation of social work chatbot.

Encyclopedia of Organizational Knowledge, Administration, and Technology - Advances in Logistics, Operations, and Management Science ◽

Network Organizations as a Catalyst for Innovation

10.4018/978-1-7998-3473-1.ch069 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 982-998

Author(s):

Olga I. Sobolewska ◽

Jerzy A. Kisielnicki

Keyword(s):

Network Management ◽

Transformation Process ◽

Economic Effects ◽

Management Model ◽

Network Organizations ◽

Substantial Progress ◽

Oriented Approach

The formation of network organizations is underpinned by the development of ICTs (Information Communication Technologies). Such organizations promote the application of an innovation-oriented approach. The monograph depicts theoretical and practical issues arising from our research on the transformation of management structures of various organizations. The research shows that the application of a network management model allows for significant economic effects to be obtained both for the constituent organizations and for the society. Creating a network organization may improve its competitiveness and ensure its higher international ratings. The emergence of network organizations ensues from the evolution of traditional linear structures. The transformation process could take place thanks to substantial progress in ICT development.

Cases on Progressions and Challenges in ICT Utilization for Citizen-Centric Governance ◽

Experiencing the Functionality of Mathematical Indigenous ICTs on Community Development

10.4018/978-1-4666-2071-1.ch012 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 253-264

Author(s):

Kgomotso G. Garegae

Keyword(s):

Community Development ◽

Rural Development ◽

21St Century ◽

Cooling System ◽

Rural Village ◽

Southern District ◽

Plastic Bag

The use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in agriculture is fundamental to rural development especially in the 21st century (Rashid, et al., 2007). This chapter thus illustrates the use of an indigenous technology using the case of Madila production in a Dairy House Farm at Molapowabojang, a rural village in Southern District of Botswana. The Dairy House Farm started production in 2002 with the aim of producing both fresh and sour or curdled milk (Madila). Although traditionally madila was for subsistence family consumption, the use of community-compatible ICT, namely, sieve like plastic bag, natural sun beam and cooling system made from a wooden shelter, combined with modern machines such as milking machines (milk tubes attached to the cow’s udder) have enabled the Dintwa family to convert the practice into commercial industry.

Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies - Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology ◽

Social Assistance via the Internet

10.4018/978-1-4666-1918-0.ch011 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 177-195

Author(s):

Minna Strömberg-Jakka

Keyword(s):

Social Service ◽

Social Assistance ◽

Educational Background ◽

Service Users ◽

The Social ◽

Questions And Answers ◽

Gain Access

This chapter examines the connection between social assistance and the use of information communication technologies to gain access to social rights as human rights. The research is based on data consisting of 594 online questions and answers related to social assistance. Of these, 160 analysis units were chosen for a detailed content analysis. The aim of the study was to determine what different positions and combinations of positions officials and service users found themselves in during online social service consultation and how service provision was affected by an official’s educational background and the phase of the social assistance process that was in progress. The results show that there are several possible combinations of outcomes and that the educational background of an answering official, as well as the phase of the process for which answers are given, have an impact on the service received.

Community development through information communication technologies in Ward three of Durban metro

10.51415/10321/117 ◽

2004 ◽

Author(s):

◽

Pretty L. Majola

Keyword(s):

Community Development ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Main Theme ◽

Community Members ◽

Virtual University ◽

Personal Experiences ◽

The University

This topic was initiated because of love of community development and information communication application by the researcher. It was further strengthened by taking part during the International Wowen University (Ifu) practice in 2000. The main theme of the study was Information Age. Ifu is well known as the virtual university, which is based in Germany at the University of Hamburg. The researcher, together with eight other women from different countries, designed and developed a model for community development by using ICTs. The model can be used as a basic guide for similar projects. The work, therefore in this thesis is based on personal experiences shared experiences, and research as well as by reading others experiences. This study provides ideas for potential community development by using Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in rural areas with special reference to Ward Three of Durban Metro. The results of the study confirmed the saying “If you can’t beat them join them”. This study reported on research conducted in two different rural areas known as Bamshela and Ward Three. The results from the first area Bamshela, illustrated the way forward for Ward Three. Since the ICTs center exists in Bamshela the author received more information about the centre’s utilisation than its establishment. The focus on the second area emphasises the necessity, awareness and participation in community development. The three specifics focuses on whether there is a need for the ICTs centre for community development. Further more the study focused on areas where ICTs played prominent roles, such as in policy making, education, globalisation, ICTs, community development and participation of community members in community development projects.