scholarly journals Prospects of developing countries in digital economy case study of Montenegro // Шансе земаља у развоју у условима дигиталне економије – примјер Црне Горе

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vujica Lazović
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Simple Question ◽  
Classical Economic ◽  
Traditional Economy

Summary: Information technology has influenced business activities change to such extent that today we speak about new kind of economy, so called digital economy. Digital economy enforces new standards for doing business both on micro and macro, i.e. on global level. In this context, answering seemingly simple question regarding prospects of developing countries competitiveness in digital economy in comparison to traditional economy appears to be exceptionally interesting and even controversial in relation to classical economic theory. Cheap technology and rapid internet expansion offer new opportunity for developing countries to enter easily in global digital trends. In this regard, deliberate policy is required to foster development of infrastructure, education and entrepreneurship along with increasing use of information and communications technology. Through example of national internet domain .ME internationalization, thereinafter is illustration how in Montenegro we recognized and utilized that opportunity.Резиме: Информациона технологија је утицала на промјену пословања до тог нивоа да се данас говори о новој врсти економије тзв. дигиталној економији. Дигитална економија намеће нове стандарде пословања како на микро тако и на макро, то јест на глобалном нивоу. У том контексту, одговор на наизглед једноставно питање које се односи на шансе земаља у развоју у погледу њихове конкурентности у условима дигиталне економије у односу на њихову конкурентност у условима традиционалне економије, може бити изузетно интересантним па и контраверзним у односу на класичну економску теорију. Јефтина технологија и брзо ширење интернета дају нову шансу земљама у развоју да се веома лако укључе у глобалне дигиталне токове. У том погледу, неопходна је промишљена политика која ће поред све веће употребе информационо-комуникационих технологија форсирати и развој инфраструктуре, образовања и предузетништва. На примјеру интернационализације националног интернет домена .МЕ слиједи приказ како је у Црној Гори та шанса препозната и искориштена.

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

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Spielman ◽  
Els Lecoutere ◽  
Simrin Makhija ◽  
Bjorn Van Campenhout
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Annual Review ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
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.

Online Leaders Increase Three Types of Capital

2018 ◽  
pp. 99-117
Author(s):  
Ditte Kolbaek
Keyword(s):  
Common Ground ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Stock Valuation ◽  
Memory Work ◽  
Online Leadership ◽  
Working Practices ◽  
Critical Competencies

This chapter explores 10 years of development in online leadership by asking, How may information and communications technology (ICT) increase the economic, cultural, or social capital of online leaders in a global information-technology company classified as big business? Drawing on practice theory, this chapter is aimed at investigating online leaders' approach to their role seen “from inside,” particularly in regards to three types of capital (social, cultural, and economic capital). This qualitative case study employs the methods of memory work and document analysis covering the development of ICT by Oracle, a global IT company from 2002 to 2012. The analysis provides insights into four themes: first, establishment of common ground for cooperation; second, working practices; third, critical competencies; and fourth, stock valuation trends. The findings indicate that ICT supports the enhancement of all three types of capital.

Crossing the Digital Divide and Putting ICT to Work to Improve People's Lives

2005 ◽  
pp. 144-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Peters
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Democratic Institutions ◽  
Free Press ◽  
Local Economies ◽  
World Poverty ◽  
Access To Technology

Information and communications technology (ICT) is a key weapon in the war against world poverty. When used effectively, it offers huge potential to empower people in developing countries to overcome development obstacles, address the most important social problems they face, and strengthen communities, democratic institutions, a free press, and local economies. But, a “digital divide” separates those who can access and use ICT to gain these benefits, and those who do not have access to technology or cannot use it for one reason or another.

scholarly journals Challenges in developing a digital economy in developing countries :

2020 ◽  
pp. 84-100
Author(s):  
Tuul Damba-Ochir
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Developing Nation ◽  
Current State

The digital economy is a key catalyst for the economic growth of developing nations. However, because developing nations often lack the resources needed to grow in this area, it is essential for a developing nation to focus on identifying obstacles and to strategize toward long-term improvement. We study the current state of digital economies among developing nations, and evaluate the causes of their limitations. Specifically, we use the Russian Federation’s strategy for the development of their digital economy as a case study for identifying common issues that developing nations face in this area. Хөгжиж буй орнуудын дижитал эдийн засгийн хөгжилд тулгарч буй бэрхшээл: ОХУ-ын жишээн дээр Хураангуй: Эдийн засгийн хөгжлийг хурдасгагч гол түлхүүр болох дижитал эдийн засгийн үр өгөөжийг хүртэх боломж хөгжиж буй орнуудад бий. Гэхдээ тэдэнд нөөц, бололцоо хангалтгүй. Иймээс улс орнууд асуудлаа судалж, тодорхойлж, бодлогоо боловсруулах шаардлагатай. Энэхүү хэрэгцээ, шаардлагыг үндэслэн хөгжиж буй орнуудад тулгамдаад байгаа дижитал дэд бүтцийн хөгжлийн бодит байдал, хоцрогдолтой тал, мөн дижитал эдийн засгийн таатай орчин, тогтолцоог бүрдүүлэхэд тулгарч буй бэрхшээлийг судалж үзлээ. Мөн хөгжиж буй орон болохынх нь хувьд ОХУ-ын дижитал эдийн засгийн бодлого, төлөвлөлт, өнөөгийн байдлыг судлахдаа хөгжиж буй орнуудад тохиолддог нийтлэг бэрхшээл сорилтын ерөнхий бүтцэд тулгуурлан үзэв. Түлхүүр үгc: дижитал эдийн засаг, ОХУ, хөгжиж буй орон

Policy Initiatives in Jamaica and their Impact on the Development of ICT

2011 ◽  
pp. 313-333
Author(s):  
Sheryl Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Internet Technologies ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
International Agencies ◽  
Diffusion Of Information ◽  
National Strategic Plan

The chapter explores the diffusion of information and communications technology (ICT) in the country of Jamaica, and within the context of the national strategic plan for information technology. Further it utilizes the concept of institutional intervention to discuss some policies and initiatives undertaken in support of the plan. Within this framework, the impacts of managed interventions via collaborative projects between government and international agencies on the adoption of Internet technologies by small and medium-sized enterprises are also examined. The aim of the authors is to indicate that as far as developing countries are concerned, governments can affect the diffusion and adoption of ICT through policymaking but more positive outcomes can be realized through managed interventions.

Information literacy education in primary schools: A case study

2020 ◽  
pp. 096100062093813
Author(s):  
Sigal Ben Amram ◽  
Noa Aharony ◽  
Judit Bar Ilan
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Technology Program ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Teachers Perspectives ◽  
National Information ◽  
Academic Year

This study focuses on teachers’ perspectives concerning information literacy teaching in two primary schools in Israel—one school that joined the national information and communications technology program and a second school that did not. The researchers used a qualitative research method during the 2015 academic year. Eighteen teachers were interviewed. The findings suggest that participation in the national information and communications technology program did not lead to the integration of information literacy in the school’s curriculum. A significant gap was discovered in both schools between the teachers’ perceptions—who understood the importance of teaching information literacy and its actual implementation.

scholarly journals Information and communications technology adoption amongst township micro and small business: The case of Soweto

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl Marnewick
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
South African Township ◽  
And Training ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: No empirical evidence is available on whether or not information and communications technology (ICT) is adopted by South African township micro and small businesses (MSBs) in order to grow the business. ICT, as an enabler, can grow the business. It is evident from literature that ICT enables MSBs to be more productive and efficient.Objectives: This research determines to what extent ICT is adopted by MSBs in Soweto, and whether or not a positive correlation exists between the adoption rate of ICT and the financial and growth performance of the MSB itself.Method: A structured questionnaire was completed by 978 respondents to determine the extent of ICT adoption and for what ICT is used. This exploratory research provides new knowledge about the acceptance of ICT within township MSBs.Results: The results indicate that ICT is not used to the fullest by MSBs. Rather, it is used as a basic tool for doing business but it does not form an integral part of the business. This research provides insight into the usage and adoption of ICT and it opens the door for further cross-analysis research.Conclusion: Education and training are needed to ensure that MSBs use ICT to the fullest. MSBs embracing ICT can evolve from a survivalist SME to a more sustainable micro and small MSB.

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