scholarly journals E-Government and Digital Inequality

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Stefano De Marco
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Digital Citizenship ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Third ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Digital Divides ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
Two Factors

The second level digital divide is generated by a combination of two factors. Firstly, the adoption of advantageous internet uses is strongly related to internet users’ material and educational resources. The higher the level of these resources, the higher the probability that advantageous internet uses will be adopted. Secondly, internet users’ offline resources have an influence on their digital skills. On the other hand, and according to the third level digital divide, advantageous internet use in not beneficial per se. In order to obtain tangible benefits from it, an adequate level of digital skills is required. In this paper, the Spanish case is used to study second and third level digital divides in relation to e-government. Results show the importance of educational and online resources, as well as higher levels of digital skills, in enhancing the probability of being able to use the internet to interact with the public administration and with government agencies. These results raise important questions in terms of digital citizenship and the democratic divide

Digital Inequality Among States at an European Level

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Social Phenomenon ◽  
European Level ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
The Past ◽  
Digital Divides ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
The Web

For the past twenty-five years, digital inequalities have been analyzed by several scholars. Many empirical studies have shaped a theoretical framework that identifies three main digital divides. However, most of the scientific contributions have been focusing on digital inequalities within countries, leaving inequalities among countries behind. This paper aims at analyzing what kind of digital inequalities emerge among European countries, focusing on the trends that characterized Europe in the last decade, to consider whether some of the main elements of the digital divide literature replicate at the continental level. The paper analyzes secondary data, mainly retrieved from Eurostat. It emerges that inequalities in digital skills and use of the Web persist in Europe, and some of the trends that scholars found among individuals are identifiable among countries as well. These findings contribute to the description of digital inequalities, a social phenomenon not so deeply studied at the continental level.

Digital Participatory Platforms for Urban Regeneration

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 47-67
Author(s):  
Francesca De Filippi ◽  
Cristina Coscia ◽  
Grazia Giulia Cocina
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Public Life ◽  
The European Union ◽  
User Friendliness ◽  
The Public ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
Ict Tools

Despite the increase in the globally connected population, there is still a high percentage of European citizens who do not have basic digital skills. In the era of smart cities, the Digital Divide affects the possibility for citizens to participate in public life through the use of ICT tools. To deal with this issue, the European Union promotes strategies to develop e-government tools, such as digital participatory platforms (DPPs), in order to connect citizens with the public administration. The research proposes a survey of Italian DPPs, investigated through a questionnaire, to bring out which strategies have been adopted in relation to participation, social inclusion and digital illiteracy, transparency of data, processes, and user-friendliness of the platform. With regard to these issues, certain elements of success of the DPPs presented are highlighted.

Case Study #4: Star Trek by Gene Roddenberry

Public Voices ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Ken Nichols
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Star Trek ◽  
Government Organization ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Third ◽  
Gene Roddenberry ◽  
Common Goals

Star Trek began as a 1960s television series led by a swashbuckling starship Captain, an intellectual off-world first officer, and a multicultural, heart-of-gold crew. In the third of a century since its appearance on our home screens, the series Gene Roddenberry created has become a world-wide phenomenon.Star Trek is also a rich treasure trove of administrative literature: The setting — usually a starship, sometimes a planetary government organization. The characters are clearly delineated, colorful, share common goals, distinguish between their personal and professional roles and concerns, and serve well as archetypes for distinct organizational personalities. And the missions are clear, benevolent, in the public interest, and frequently controversial.As you watch an episode of one of the four Star Trek series, how many of these facets can you observe?That’s public administration, all right, but in a very different wrapper

Establishing the Human Dimension of the Digital Divide

2011 ◽  
pp. 23-47
Author(s):  
Helen Partridge
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Human Dimension ◽  
San Jose ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Precise Understanding ◽  
The Social

This chapter will explore the human dimension of the digital divide. It argues that existing digital divide research takes primarily a socio-economic perspective and that few studies have considered the social, psychological or cultural barriers that may contribute to digital inequality within community. This chapter will discuss an ongoing research project that explores the psychological factors that contribute to the digital divide. Using the Social Cognitive Theory, the research examines the Internet self-efficacy of Internet users and non-users in Brisbane, Australia and San Jose, California, USA. Developing a psychological perspective of the digital divide will expand current understanding of a phenomenon that has far reaching social and economic implications. It will allow a more precise understanding of what is and who represents the digital divide in community. Organisations who are involved in bridging the digital divide will be better placed to develop strategies and programs that can more effectively narrow the gap between ICT “haves” and “have-nots”.

Establishing the Human Dimension of the Digital Divide

2008 ◽  
pp. 3520-3531
Author(s):  
Helen Partridge
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Human Dimension ◽  
San Jose ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Precise Understanding ◽  
The Social

This chapter will explore the human dimension of the digital divide. It argues that existing digital divide research takes primarily a socio-economic perspective and that few studies have considered the social, psychological or cultural barriers that may contribute to digital inequality within community. This chapter will discuss an ongoing research project that explores the psychological factors that contribute to the digital divide. Using the Social Cognitive Theory, the research examines the Internet self-efficacy of Internet users and non-users in Brisbane, Australia and San Jose, California, USA. Developing a psychological perspective of the digital divide will expand current understanding of a phenomenon that has far reaching social and economic implications. It will allow a more precise understanding of what is and who represents the digital divide in community. Organisations who are involved in bridging the digital divide will be better placed to develop strategies and programs that can more effectively narrow the gap between ICT “haves” and “have-nots”.

scholarly journals The Digital Divide, Editura Polity Press, Cambridge, Regatul Unit, 2020. Jan van Dijk

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 244-248
Author(s):  
Mirela-Lăcrimioara Cosma
Keyword(s):  
Social Inequality ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
Social Division ◽  
Media Technologies ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Level Ii ◽  
Digital Skills

The Digital Divide is the result of 25 years of research in the field of digital division. It summarizes the latest studies from access to digital devices (first level of the digital divide), to digital skills and use (level II) and the results/benefits of using or not using digital (level III). The aim of the paper is to clarify the latest concepts on digital inequality and its relationship with social division. Jan van Dijk presents the theories underlying the spread of technology in society and the main directions of approach in recent studies, according to which the use of media technologies reduces social inequality, increases social inequality or has no effect on it.

scholarly journals Train teachers in digital citizenship to facilitate a sustainable education system

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-117
Author(s):  
Luigi Piceci ◽  
Anna Maria Mariani ◽  
Francesco Peluso Cassese
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Education System ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Digital Citizenship ◽  
Digital Education ◽  
Internet Resources ◽  
Digital Skills

The technological development of the last twenty years, starting in Europe from the increased availability of Internet resources to the concept of the digital citizen, has involved our society at all levels, affecting politics, businesses, families and all forms of education and teaching at each and every level. The COVID pandemic that began in 2020 has led to further acceleration, so much so that both the Digital Agenda for information technology in public administration 2020-2022 (AGID) and the Action Plan for Digital Education 2021-2027 focus on a strong digital component in everyday life. A psychoeducational protocol for digital skills in teachers is hereby provided, tested on a sample over the course of 8 weeks. In order to be able to assess initial and final competences, a questionnaire on digital competences has been developed and validated, based on DigComp 2.1.   Formare gli insegnanti alla cittadinanza digitale per facilitare un sistema educativo sostenibile.   Lo sviluppo tecnologico degli ultimi vent’anni, a partire in Europa dalla maggiore disponibilità di risorse Internet fino al concetto di cittadino digitale, ha coinvolto la nostra società a tutti i livelli, interessando la politica, le imprese, le famiglie e tutte le forme di istruzione e didattica ad ogni livello. La pandemia di COVID iniziata nel 2020 ha portato a un’ulteriore accelerazione, tanto che sia l’Agenda Digitale per le tecnologie dell’informazione nella pubblica amministrazione 2020-2022 (AGID) sia il Piano d’Azione per l’Educazione Digitale 2021-2027 si concentrano su una forte componente digitale nella vita di tutti i giorni. Viene fornito un protocollo psicoeducativo per le competenze digitali degli insegnanti, testato su un campione nel corso di 8 settimane. Per valutare le competenze iniziali e finali è stato sviluppato e validato un questionario sulle competenze digitali, basato su DigComp 2.1.

scholarly journals АДМІНІСТРАТИВНА РЕФОРМА ЯК ОСНОВА МОДЕРНІЗАЦІЇ ПУБЛІЧНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (9(39)) ◽  
pp. 34-37
Author(s):  
Аль-Атті Ірина
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Administration System ◽  
The Public ◽  
State Management ◽  
The Third ◽  
The World

The article analyzes the approaches to reforming the public administration system. Three types of reforms have been implemented in the world: first, economization is to increase the efficiency of administration while saving money; the second area of reform was the decentralization of public administration, which was clearly reflected in the growing role of local governments in European countries; The third area of reform was to increase the openness of public administration to the public, which should have helped to increase the legitimacy of the administration in the new environment. The author analyzed the following modern models of public administration: new state management; neo-institutionalism; "Governance" (or "good governance").

scholarly journals Ukraine. The first year of President Zelensky

2020 ◽  
pp. 121-131
Author(s):  
Viktor Mironenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
First Year ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Third ◽  
Public Expectations ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
State Administration ◽  
New Generation

The article is an attempt to analyze some results of the first year of President V. Zelensky’s tenure. The time elapsed since his election is not long enough to fully answer the question whether the new leadership has met the electorate expectations. The COVID-19 pandemic, the economic crisis, and political uncertainty in Europe and beyond are all contributing factors. It is already possible to compare what has been made with what has been promised and try to give an idea of what will be the future trajectory of almost thirty years of the «Ukrainian transit». This is determined by the internal logic of Ukraine’s evolution, internal situation, and strong external influences. All factors mentioned have a roughly equal impact. The first one pushes forward, the second and the third – prevent it. The brief analysis shows that the public expectations on the eve of the elections ‒ both presidential and parliamentary ‒ consisted of a comprehensive and in-depth overhaul of the entire system of public administration. The article reveals that the policy goals of the new State administration of Ukraine, proclaimed by V. Zelensky, were objective and justified. However, the probability of their achievement is very low provided that the regime of the Third Ukrainian Republic is maintained. It is outdated and it should be replaced. The author concludes that this is the main challenge Ukraine is facing and a new generation of Ukrainian politicians will have to find an adequate response.

Subject-Entity Scope of State Security

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-34
Author(s):  
Aleksander Cezary Babiński ◽  
Janos Mika ◽  
Roman Ratusznyj
Keyword(s):  
National Security ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Administration System ◽  
The Public ◽  
State Security ◽  
The Third ◽  
Political Sciences ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Definition Of

This study is based on the assumption that the primary aim of the emergence of states was to provide security and development opportunities for its citizens. This objective determines the method of exercising power, the applicable legal system reflecting the adopted norms of social coexistence, and the public administration system. It was also presumed that security is associated with a sense of threat and confidence. They can be both objective and subjective, which means that they can be measurable or not. Due to the fact that while there are no major problems with determining the definition of a state, there are still difficulties related to identifying the essence of security and, consequently, also the security of the state. Therefore, the paper is based on the results of the bibliographic method and presents an overview of representative outlooks on issues related to threats, security and national security. This was done by reference to works created on the basis of the law, political sciences, and security sciences. The work was divided into three parts. The first introduces the considerations. The second presents views allowing the nature of security to be determined, and the third part presents the subject-entity scope of state security and the determinants of that security.

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