Digital Review of Asia Pacific 2009-2010

by Shahid Akhtar

Author	: Shahid Akhtar
Publisher	: IDRC
Total Pages	: 421
Release	: 2009-06-03
Genre	: Business & Economics
ISBN	: 8132100840

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The biennial Digital Review of Asia Pacific is a comprehensive guide to the state-of-practice and trends in information and communication technologies for development (ICTD) in the Asia Pacific region.This fourth edition (2009-2010) features 30 economies and four sub-regional groupings. The chapters provide updated information on ICT infrastructure, industries, content and services, key programs, enabling policies and regulation, education and capacity building, open source, and research and development initiatives, as well as ICTD challenges in each of the economies covered. The common framework that underpins these reports allows readers to undertake a comparative analysis and assess progress across Asia Pacific.In addition, regional overviews provide a synthesis of ICTD trends, regulatory issues, and lessons for managing innovation in the network economy. The thematic chapters focus on issues in ICT in education, a key area in ICTD.The authors are drawn from government, academe, industry and civil society, providing a broad perspective on the use of ICTs for human development.

Connecting ICTs to Development

by Laurent Elder

Author	: Laurent Elder
Publisher	: Anthem Press
Total Pages	: 298
Release	: 2013-12-01
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 0857281240

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Over the past two decades, projects supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) have critically examined the ways in which information and communications technologies (ICTs) can be used to improve learning, empower the disenfranchised, generate income opportunities for the poor, and facilitate access to healthcare in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Considering that most development institutions and governments are currently attempting to integrate ICTs into their practices, it is an opportune time to reflect on the research findings that have emerged from IDRC’s work and research in this area. “Connecting ICTs to Development” discusses programmatic investments made by IDRC in a wide variety of areas related to ICTs, including infrastructure, access, regulations, health, governance, education, livelihoods, social inclusion, technical innovation, intellectual property rights and evaluation. Each chapter in this book analyzes the ways in which research findings from IDRC-supported projects have contributed to an evolution of thinking, and discusses successes and challenges in using ICTs as tools to address development issues. The volume also presents key lessons learned from ICT4D programming and recommendations for future work.

Cases on Adoption, Diffusion, and Evaluation of Global E-governance Systems

by Hakikur Rahman

Author	: Hakikur Rahman
Publisher	: IGI Global
Total Pages	: 362
Release	: 2011-01-01
Genre	: Political Science
ISBN	: 1616928166

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"This book accommodates theories, issues and methodologies for designing, implementing and operating e-government systems, presenting cases covering a variety of services and applications that have been improving the governance of nations and economies"--Provided by publisher.

Connecting America

by Barry Leonard

Author	: Barry Leonard
Publisher	: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages	: 376
Release	: 2010-11
Genre	: Technology & Engineering
ISBN	: 1437931618

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Broadband is the great infrastructure challenge of the early 21st century. Broadband is a foundation for economic growth, job creation, global competitiveness and a better way of life. The number of Americans who have broadband at home has grown from 8 million in 2000 to nearly 200 million last year. But. 100 million Americans do not have broadband at home. In early 2009, Congress directed the FCC to develop a National Broadband Plan to ensure that every American has ¿access to broadband capability.¿ This plan must also include a strategy for achieving affordability and maximizing use of broadband. The plan presented here ensures that the entire broadband ecosystem ¿ networks, devices, content and applications¿ is healthy. Illus.

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

by Rahman, Hakikur

Author	: Rahman, Hakikur
Publisher	: IGI Global
Total Pages	: 547
Release	: 2012-09-30
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1466620722

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Information technology is everywhere. As we continue to expand our use of ICT in all aspects of our lives, the use of information communication technology has been developed in support of engaging citizens in the government decision making process. Cases on Progressions and Challenges in ICT Utilization for Citizen-Centric Governance is a collection of case studies on the advancements and challenges of information technology in the involvements of citizens with the government. With contributions from authors around the world, this compilation is relevant to researchers, academics, and practitioners who wish to stay informed of the new world of technology in the government.

Student Reactions to Learning with Technologies: Perceptions and Outcomes

by Moyle, Kathryn

Author	: Moyle, Kathryn
Publisher	: IGI Global
Total Pages	: 318
Release	: 2011-09-30
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1613501781

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While the creation and adoption of new technologies has increased in recent years, the educational sector often limits technology use. Despite this, many researchers are convinced of the vital role that technologies can play in learning and teaching. Student Reactions to Learning with Technologies: Perceptions and Outcomes brings together recent research findings about the views and expectations of students when including technologies in their studies. The chapters in this book suggest that the use of technologies in teaching not only makes learning more interesting but also offers possibilities for variations in the learning processes. While this book does not offer irrevocable opinions and definitive views or insights, it provides a useful lens for viewing the world of students and providing insights into the possibilities for accessing and conducting similar research.

Developing the Digital Economy in ASEAN

by Lurong Chen

Author	: Lurong Chen
Publisher	: Routledge
Total Pages	: 250
Release	: 2019-04-26
Genre	: Business & Economics
ISBN	: 0429998147

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This book advances the international debate on the development of e-commerce with focus on emerging ASEAN economies. It provides readers insights on Asia’s needs and efforts to improve the regional legal and economic conditions to support e-commerce. This book looks at the rules and regulations on e-commerce, and e-commerce for inclusiveness growth. It provides insights from several ASEAN member states and discovers the requirements for Asian countries to better grasp the new juncture of growth associated with economic digitalization, which also have deep implications on continuous regional integration and community-building.

E-Governance and Social Inclusion: Concepts and Cases

by Baum, Scott

Author	: Baum, Scott
Publisher	: IGI Global
Total Pages	: 378
Release	: 2014-05-31
Genre	: Political Science
ISBN	: 1466661070

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The application of e-government technologies has led to increased public participation and social inclusion, while allowing for greater government transparency. These technologies provide accessibility to online content and services while offering the public an active voice in governmental issues. E-Governance and Social Inclusion: Concepts and Cases presents current and emerging research about the implementation of technology in government and its broad social implications. This handbook aims to be a comprehensive reference publication for academicians, researchers, practitioners, students, and managers with an interest in e-government content and the ability for the public to access and utilize this technology.

Adult Education and Vocational Training in the Digital Age

by Wang, Victor C.X.

Author	: Wang, Victor C.X.
Publisher	: IGI Global
Total Pages	: 320
Release	: 2016-11-08
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1522509305

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In order to deliver optimum educational opportunities to learners, higher education institutions must utilize emerging innovations and resources. By doing so, they can begin to develop more student-centric pedagogies. Adult Education and Vocational Training in the Digital Age is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly material on the use of recent technologies to facilitate and optimize classroom environments for adult learners. Highlighting relevant andragogical, organizational, and institutional issues, this book is ideally designed for professionals, educators, upper-level students, administrators, and academics interested in emerging research on digital classrooms.