Identifying the Ethics of Emerging Information and Communication Technologies

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 20-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernd Carsten Stahl ◽  
Richard Heersmink ◽  
Philippe Goujon ◽  
Catherine Flick ◽  
Jeroen van den Hoven ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Ethical Aspects ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Human Liberty ◽  
Technology Life Cycle

Ethical issues of information and communication technologies (ICTs) are important because they can have significant effects on human liberty, happiness, and people’s ability to lead a good life. They are also of functional interest because they can determine whether technologies are used and whether their positive potential can unfold. For these reasons, policy makers are interested in finding out what these issues are and how they can be addressed. The best way of creating ICT policy that is sensitive to ethical issues pertain to being proactive in addressing such issues at an early stage of the technology life cycle. The present paper uses this position as a starting point and discusses how knowledge of ethical aspects of emerging ICTs can be gained. It develops a methodology that goes beyond established futures methodologies to cater for the difficult nature of ethical issues. The authors outline how the description of emerging ICTs can be used for an ethical analysis.

Identifying the Ethics of Emerging Information and Communication Technologies

2012 ◽  
pp. 61-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernd Carsten Stahl ◽  
Richard Heersmink ◽  
Philippe Goujon ◽  
Catherine Flick ◽  
Jeroen van den Hoven ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Human Liberty ◽  
Technology Life Cycle ◽  
Ict Policy

Ethical issues of information and communication technologies (ICTs) are important because they can have significant effects on human liberty, happiness, and people’s ability to lead a good life. They are also of functional interest because they can determine whether technologies are used and whether their positive potential can unfold. For these reasons, policy makers are interested in finding out what these issues are and how they can be addressed. The best way of creating ICT policy that is sensitive to ethical issues pertain to being proactive in addressing such issues at an early stage of the technology life cycle. The present paper uses this position as a starting point and discusses how knowledge of ethical aspects of emerging ICTs can be gained. It develops a methodology that goes beyond established futures methodologies to cater for the difficult nature of ethical issues. The authors outline how the description of emerging ICTs can be used for an ethical analysis.

Ethical Issues of Emerging ICT Applications

2015 ◽  
pp. 1349-1360
Author(s):  
Bernd Carsten Stahl
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Policy Intervention ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Funded Project ◽  
The Eu

This paper concentrate on a proactive engagement with emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs) with the goal of an early identification of the ethical issues these technologies are likely to raise. After an overview of the emerging ICTs for the next future (leveraging the results of the EU funded project ETICA), the paper identify the possible ethical consequences. Then the emerging ICTs are evaluated from different perspectives for prioritizing technical and policy intervention on them. The question of governance is then addressed with a final collection of recommendations for policy makers, industry, researchers and civil society.

Ethical Issues of Emerging ICT Applications

2013 ◽  
pp. 39-50
Author(s):  
Bernd Carsten Stahl
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Policy Intervention ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Funded Project ◽  
The Eu

This paper concentrate on a proactive engagement with emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs) with the goal of an early identification of the ethical issues these technologies are likely to raise. After an overview of the emerging ICTs for the next future (leveraging the results of the EU funded project ETICA), the paper identify the possible ethical consequences. Then the emerging ICTs are evaluated from different perspectives for prioritizing technical and policy intervention on them. The question of governance is then addressed with a final collection of recommendations for policy makers, industry, researchers and civil society.

The Potential for ICT Tools to Promote Public Participation in Fighting Corruption

2014 ◽  
pp. 175-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arjun Neupane ◽  
Jeffrey Soar ◽  
Kishor Vaidya ◽  
Sunil Aryal
Keyword(s):  
Public Participation ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been seen as pioneering tools for the promotion of the better delivery of government programmes and services, enabling the empowerment of citizens through greater access to information, delivery of more efficient government management processes, better transparency and accountability, and the mitigation of corruption risks. Based on a literature survey of previous research conducted on ICT systems implemented in various countries, this chapter discusses the potential of different ICT tools that have the capacity to help to promote public participation for the purpose of reducing corruption. The chapter specifically reviews the different ICT tools and platforms and their roles as potential weapons in fighting corruption. This chapter also evaluates different ICT tools, including e-government and public e-procurement. Finally, the authors develop a theoretical research model that depicts the anti-corruption capabilities of ICT tools, which in turn, has implications for academics, policy makers, and politicians.

eParticipation in Europe

2015 ◽  
pp. 118-134
Author(s):  
Efthimios Tambouris ◽  
Ann Macintosh ◽  
Efpraxia Dalakiouridou ◽  
Simon Smith ◽  
Eleni Panopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Current State ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
European Policies ◽  
Vast Range

During the past few years, information and communication technologies and especially the internet are increasingly used in a vast range of human activities, including citizens' interaction with government. In this context, advanced technologies are also being used to more actively engage citizens in democratic processes, which are termed as electronic participation (eParticipation). eParticipation has attracted considerable attention worldwide. In Europe, a large number of initiatives have been funded providing valuable lessons. The aim of this chapter is to map the current state of eParticipation in Europe and provide practical recommendations. More specifically, the authors first present the results of a review of policy documents in the European Union in order to understand how eParticipation fits into European policies. They then present an analytical framework to aid theoretical understanding of eParticipation, followed by the results of a European study on eParticipation initiatives. Based on all these, the authors propose a number of recommendations on eParticipation for policy makers, practitioners, evaluators and research funders.

Digital Divide Challenge

2008 ◽  
pp. 1431-1439
Author(s):  
Anastasia Papazafeiropoulou ◽  
Anastasia Pouloudi
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Diffusion ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Public ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Normative Perspective

Following an initial euphoria about the power of the information superhighway to provide better access to information and wealth for all, what we have experienced in reality instead is that information and communication technologies have created further inequalities at individual, business, national and international level. To ease the effects of this “digital divide,” policy makers have taken up the role of change agencies, influencing the public in using innovative information technologies. This chapter focuses on the role of these change agencies for technology diffusion and the elimination of the digital divide. It is argued that examining the interest of change agencies and the other stakeholders involved in the diffusion process from a normative perspective can help in the preparation of effective information technology diffusion policies.

Factors Influencing ICT Development in BRICS Countries

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-40
Author(s):  
Surender Kumar ◽  
Durgansh Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Brics Countries ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
High Quality Information ◽  
Ict Development ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
Technology Strategies

The hasty development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has overwhelmingly altered many aspects of life and societies all around the globe. High-quality information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure is essential for developing countries to match the pace of economic growth. This can be achieved only with sophisticated infrastructure. Enormous competitive pressure on businesses across the world has made Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) one of the main drivers of economic growth. This paper studies a select set of economic factors and their respective impacts on ICT development in five leading emerging economies known as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). The authors' findings demonstrate that in addition to deregulation, existing conditions (socioeconomic factors) must also be considered. They conclude by avowing that policy makers can more easily realize economic development via ICTs if they consider these conditions while cultivating their technology strategies.

E-Com Supply Chain and SMEs

2007 ◽  
pp. 34-53
Author(s):  
R. Craig
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Information And Communication

This chapter considers the perspective of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in supply chains. It starts with an overview of the important role of SMEs in national and world economies. Following this is an overview of supply chains, information and communication technologies, and e-business. Both opportunities and challenges for supply chains in general and SMEs in particular are considered, and conclusions drawn. The major contribution of the chapter is in providing an extensive overview of the literature as it relates to information and communication technologies, supply chain management, and SMEs, providing researchers and practitioners with a starting point to look for further information as needed.

Exploring SMEs Adoption of Broadband in the Northwest of England

2011 ◽  
pp. 504-523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boumediene Ramdani ◽  
Peter Kawalek
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
The Other ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Adoption Model

This chapter explores the factors impacting small to medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) adoption of broadband. It argues that information and communication technologies (ICTs) are highly differentiated technologies for which there is not necessarily a single adoption model. While most large European companies are connected to broadband, SMEs’ connectivity is lagging behind. The question of why one SME adopts broadband while the other does not is still understudied. Therefore, the purpose of this chapter is to fill this gap by investigating the technological, organizational, and environmental factors impacting SMEs’ adoption of broadband. This chapter starts by highlighting the importance of ICT innovations adoption in general and broadband in particular. Based on the ICT innovations adoption literature, SMEs’ broadband adoption framework will be developed and empirically validated involving nine SMEs’ key decision makers in the northwest of England. Finally, implications for researchers, practitioners, ICTs’ vendors, and policy makers will be discussed.

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