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This book analyzes the common set of obstacles to the development
and integration of government Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) projects and effective e-government initiatives in
developing countries. It draws on the expertise and experience of
more developed states in the Pacific, notably Australia and New
Zealand, both highly rated in global rankings for e-government and
active in a variety of e-government development projects across the
region. There has been a general failure to identify priorities and
align projects with local needs in ICT/e-government projects. Small
Island Developing States (or SIDS) present a unique problem in
terms of e-government. Not only do they suffer from a common set of
barriers to ICT development such as their remoteness, geographical
dispersion, moist tropical climates, largely rural populations, and
lack of ICT capacity and infrastructure, but are also dependent on
external agencies for investment, and must negotiate with powerful
donors who have conflicting agendas. E-government is widely
regarded as 'transformational', increasing efficiency,
productivity, accountability, economic growth, and citizen
involvement. But while the governments of SIDS are committed to
harnessing ICTs for effective government and economic development,
they face major challenges in establishing successful e-government
initiatives, due to the problems outlined above, coupled with a
lack of HR capacities and appropriate strategies and policies.
Drawing on the experience of the states mentioned above, as well as
regional quasi-governmental bodies, nongovernmental organizations
(NGOs), aid agencies, and the private sector, the book will be of
interest to researchers and students in the fields of e-government,
public administration, political science, communication,
information science, and social media.
This book analyzes the common set of obstacles to the development
and integration of government Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) projects and effective e-government initiatives in
developing countries. It draws on the expertise and experience of
more developed states in the Pacific, notably Australia and New
Zealand, both highly rated in global rankings for e-government and
active in a variety of e-government development projects across the
region. There has been a general failure to identify priorities and
align projects with local needs in ICT/e-government projects. Small
Island Developing States (or SIDS) present a unique problem in
terms of e-government. Not only do they suffer from a common set of
barriers to ICT development such as their remoteness, geographical
dispersion, moist tropical climates, largely rural populations, and
lack of ICT capacity and infrastructure, but are also dependent on
external agencies for investment, and must negotiate with powerful
donors who have conflicting agendas. E-government is widely
regarded as 'transformational', increasing efficiency,
productivity, accountability, economic growth, and citizen
involvement. But while the governments of SIDS are committed to
harnessing ICTs for effective government and economic development,
they face major challenges in establishing successful e-government
initiatives, due to the problems outlined above, coupled with a
lack of HR capacities and appropriate strategies and policies.
Drawing on the experience of the states mentioned above, as well as
regional quasi-governmental bodies, nongovernmental organizations
(NGOs), aid agencies, and the private sector, the book will be of
interest to researchers and students in the fields of e-government,
public administration, political science, communication,
information science, and social media.
In the 1990s, many governments began to use information and
communications technologies, especially Internet applications, to
improve the efficiency and economy of government operations and to
provide their citizens, the business community, and government
officials with information and services. The goal of e-government
is to become entrenched in the everyday lives of these people so
that they become reliant on Internet access to government.
Comparative Perspectives on E-government draws upon the expertise
of its contributors, who have conducted research and policy
analyses related to government information policy and e-government,
and who have published previously in these areas. The focus of
coverage is on five countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the
United Kingdom, and the United States) and topical issues such as
the digital divide, the balance between access and security in the
aftermath of 9-11, trust in government, the citizen's perspective
on e-government, and the evaluation of government Web sites. The
book addresses the need to understand the phenomenon of
e-government better_its development, mission and goals, success in
achieving those goals, and future plans_extending an inquiry to
both developed and developing countries. An additional need for
detailed cross-country analyses and comparisons, introduced here,
is also addressed.
A comprehensive exploration of the increasing availability of
health information on the Internet. The accessibility of health
information on the Internet has revolutionized access to clinical
information for health practitioners and patients. This access to
information has the potential to make a major contribution to
health care. However, the effective use of this accessibility
depends on an understanding of all the issues involved, from the
underlying technologies and economic pressures, to questions of how
best to manage quality and privacy, how people seek and use
information, and what the barriers to its use are. Cullen's book
examines the extent of health information on the Internet, the
providers of websites and their content, and outlines the nature of
the paradigm shift affecting knowledge in the health sector.
A comprehensive exploration of the increasing availability of
health information on the Internet. The accessibility of health
information on the Internet has revolutionized access to clinical
information for health practitioners and patients. This access to
information has the potential to make a major contribution to
health care. However, the effective use of this accessibility
depends on an understanding of all the issues involved, from the
underlying technologies and economic pressures, to questions of how
best to manage quality and privacy, how people seek and use
information, and what the barriers to its use are. Cullen's book
examines the extent of health information on the Internet, the
providers of websites and their content, and outlines the nature of
the paradigm shift affecting knowledge in the health sector.
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