scholarly journals Long-term Digital Preservation in E-government — a Case of Slovenia

Organizacija ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitja Dečman
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Digital Preservation ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication

Long-term Digital Preservation in E-government — a Case of SloveniaThe use of information and communication technology and its widespread presence cause a vast amount of data to be created in the public and private sectors every day. The widespread presence of e-government sites, services and communication in the developed world add even more data. This digital data does not only represent the accountability and reliability of the processes, steps and decisions taken by organisations, but also a source of information for future generations. This paper discusses the issue of long-term digital preservation with a special focus on long-term digital preservation in public administration. It analyses problematic issues, current development trends in this area, and principles and solutions that can be found around the world. The paper focuses on Slovenia as one of the EU countries that has most effectively developed its e-government during the last decade. It analyses the situation in Slovenia through legal, organisational and other changes that have appeared over the last few years, and considers this as a model for possible long-term digital preservation. To describe the situation for digital preservation in Slovenian public administration, the results of empirical research made in 2007 are used. The paper uses theoretical background from the field of digital preservation and empirical results to show the important link between e-business, e-government, e-governance and digital preservation. It demonstrates that since Slovenian public administration has strictly specified business processes, the task of implementing digital preservation is much easier. The same concepts can be transferred to the private sector in Slovenia or anywhere else in the world.

scholarly journals Creation of added value in the context of measurement complexity of the digital economy

E-Management ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-74
Author(s):  
Ya. V. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
International Comparisons ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Demand And Supply ◽  
The World ◽  
Key Indicators

In the last decade unprecedented technological changes have taken place, resulting in the emergence of a fundamentally new economic model. Based on the widespread spread of smartphones, the world has become more “connected”. The digitalization of demand and supply contributed to the creation of entirely new digital markets managed by platform enterprises based on an open business model, that enabled external consumers and producers to connect and interact with each other. A more interconnected world generates vast amounts of data, allowing platform companies to invest in machine learning and artificial intelligence and ultimately improve their efficiency. Finally, a steady digitalization of business processes, markets and global value chains is observed. In these circumstances, approaches to value addition are fundamentally changing in the context of new dimensions of the digital economy, the analysis of which was the purpose of our study. It has been identified, that in the absence of a standardized international methodology for measuring the digital economy, the latter is so far possible on disparate development-left and national statistics. Initiatives taken at the international level to overcome national differential approaches are still insufficient, as there is a lack of statistics and variables related to digital data. It has been revealed, that the lack of quality statistics on key indicators of the digital economy makes it difficult to assess the value added in the world economy scale and international comparisons. Much of the challenges of measuring value added in the digital economy, as shown in the article, are related to the principle of “scale without mass,” the intangible nature of capital, the intense growth of large-scale cross-border data flows, and the emergence of new sources of value creation.

The Data Imperative

2020 ◽  
pp. 19-43
Author(s):  
Henri Schildt
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Information Flows ◽  
End Point ◽  
The World ◽  
The Creation ◽  
And Control

This chapter examines digitalization as a set of new normative ideals for managing and organizing businesses, enabled by new technologies. The data imperative consists of two mutually reinforcing goals: the pursuit of omniscience—the aspiration of management to capture the world relevant to the company through digital data; and the pursuit of omnipotence—an aspiration of managers to control and optimize activities in real-time and around the world through software. The data imperative model captures a self-reinforcing cycle of four sequential steps: (1) the creation and capture of data, (2) the combination and analysis of data, (3) the redesign of business processes around smart algorithms, and (4) the ability to control the world through digital information flows. The logical end-point of the data imperative is a ‘programmable world’, a conception of society saturated with Internet-connected hardware that is able to capture processes in real time and control them in order to optimize desired outcomes.

GIS for E-Planning in India

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Falguni Mukherjee ◽  
Rina Ghose
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Spatial Knowledge ◽  
Information Storage ◽  
New Era ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Government

With increasing globalization and the integration of various economies, public finance and fiscal policy have acquired a new dimension in countries around the world, including India. This new era has witnessed a massive proliferation of various information and communication technologies (ICTs) the world over opening novel prospects for information storage, retrieval and analysis. Such novel prospects are not only being used for decision making by private sector industries but also more interest has been demonstrated in investing in technologies for public administration purposes. In the Indian context, the driving force behind an increasing use of ICTs for public administration include such objectives as improving and simplifying governance, instilling transparency and eliminating corruption and bureaucracy. The massive proliferation of ICTs in India has led to a transformation from traditional governance to e-governance. Several planning projects have been launched under the rubric of e-governance and have witnessed novel use of various information technologies, GIS being one of them. This study focuses on the Nirmala Nagara project (NNP), a programme launched by the Government of Karnataka to address issues of urban development using GIS with municipal e-governance being one of its key agendas. This is one of the most ambitious Municipal e-Governance projects in the country encompassing 213 urban local bodies. This article is an initial effort towards a larger project that will focus on the process of GIS spatial knowledge production situated in contemporary India.

scholarly journals (A335) Emergent use of Social Media: A New Age of Opportunity for Disaster Resilience

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
pp. s94-s94 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Keim
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Red Cross ◽  
Privacy Rights ◽  
Traditional Media ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Use Of Social Media

BackgroundSocial media (SM) are forms of information and communication technology disseminated through social interaction. SM rely upon peer-to-peer (P2P) networks that are collaborative, decentralized, and community-driven transforming people from content consumers into content producers. The role of SM in disaster management galvanized during the world response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake. (Pew 2010) During the immediate aftermath, much of what people around the world were learning about the earthquake originated from SM sources. (Nielsenwire 2010) During the first 2 weeks following the earthquake, “texting” mobile phone users donated over $25 million to the American Red Cross. (Sysomos 2010) Both public and private response agencies used Google Maps™. Millions joined MySpace™ and Facebook ™discussion groups to share information, donate money, and offer support. SM has also been described as “remarkably well organized, self correcting, accurate and concentrated”, calling into question the ingrained view of unidirectional, official-to-public information broadcasts. (Sutton, et al 2008) SM may also offer potential psychological benefit for vulnerable populations gained through participation as stakeholders in the response. (Sutton, et al 2008) (Laor 2003)DiscussionHowever, widespread use of SM also involves several important challenges for disaster management. Although SM is growing rapidly, it remains less widespread and accessible than traditional media. Also, public officials often view person to person communications as “backchannels” with potential to spread misinformation and rumor. (Akre 2010) In addition, in absence of the normal checks and balances that regulate traditional media, privacy rights violations can occur as people use SM to describe personal events and circumstances. (Palen 2007)

Aid to Underdeveloped Countries

1961 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 30-35
Author(s):  
R. L. Major
Keyword(s):  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Private Investment ◽  
Foreign Exchange Reserves ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Industrial Countries ◽  
Underdeveloped Countries ◽  
The World ◽  
Post War ◽  
Total Stock

Aid from industrial countries (that is, grants and long-term public and private investment) now makes a significant contribution to the economies of underdeveloped countries. From 1956 to 1959, these countries received, on average, $6½ billion a year. This yearly inflow was equal to about a third of their income from merchandise exports to the rest of the world, or something approaching two-thirds of their total stock of gold and foreign exchange reserves; it is very much bigger than it was in the post-war years up to 1952—when it was probably not more than $2 billion a year.

scholarly journals Goodness of Cloud Computing: does Bangladesh ready for it

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-167
Author(s):  
Md. Ahsan ul Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Classification Code ◽  
Standards Of Living ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication

Technology is playing a vital role in all aspect of our lives. Last decade has seen information and communication technologies dramatically transforming the world, enabling innovation and productivity increases, connecting people and communities, and improving standards of living and opportunities across the world. Even though global economy has been turbulent during last several years, governments and organizations trying to keep the momentum going and last couple of years “Cloud Computing” becoming fast-growing technology phenomenon. Cloud Computing can provide fundamental contribution to efficiency in public and private sectors as well as it can also promote growth, competition and business creation. The purpose of this study is to portrait whether developing countries like Bangladesh can be benefited from cloud computing, and also finds out Bangladesh’s readiness to take full advantage of it. JEL Classification Code: L86; C89  

scholarly journals PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION MECHANISM

World Science ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1(53)) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Davyd Shatirishvili
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Intelligent Transport System ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Communication Mechanism ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The City

The theoretical aspects of application of information and communication mechanism in the field of public transport are defined. The object of study is the field of public land transport services. The purpose of the article is to analyze the world experience in implementing information and communication mechanism and substantiate the need for the use of appropriate technologies in the public administration of the sphere of services in the land public transport in the capital city. The conceptual foundations of creating smart-cities are revealed. The attention is focused on the information and communication technologies as one of the areas of smart-specialization of the city of Kyiv. The world tendencies of introduction of the information-communication or smart-technologies are presented. The problems of functioning of urban transport system are revealed. The feasibility of introducing an intelligent transport system has been proved. The key issues that need to be addressed to improve the current situation in the field of the land public transport in the city of Kyiv are outlined. There is also an emphasis on improving the performance of the carrier-company. The relationship between the information- communication, regulatory, organizational, financial mechanisms is revealed. The need to involve the city dwellers in the development of the management decisions is emphasized.

scholarly journals 50 Years of Real Convergence – Without Extractives Dependency and Tax Havens

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 501-516
Author(s):  
Róbert Csoma
Keyword(s):  
World Economy ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Tax Havens ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
Common Criteria ◽  
Catching Up ◽  
Real Convergence ◽  
Convergence Process ◽  
The World

In the world economy real convergence cannot be detected in the long term and lack of convergence is discussed in this article. The analysis is based on results and debates of economic growth theory and development studies. Special focus is placed on extractives dependent and tax haven countries and the article concludes that these countries considerably contribute to the partial real convergence process, limited only to some regions of the world economy. This paper also studies some common criteria of the catching-up process of emerging countries to developed economies. It concludes that although the factors of catching-up can be very unique in countries at different levels of development, yet there are some factors without which catching-up is hardly feasible nowadays in any country.

scholarly journals Towards a National Framework for Digital Preservation in Nigeria: Technologies and Best Practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 146-155
Author(s):  
David Oguche ◽  
Asabe Aliyu
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Preservation ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
National Memory ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
National Framework

The need for preserving digital resources (acquired or generated) by institutions in Nigeria becomes imperative in the wake of adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) by these institutions. The paper advocates for a national framework for preserving digital resources for long-term or future use and to avoid the risk of losing national memory in this digital age. Technology emulation, migration and encapsulation are some of the digital preservation strategies discussed in the paper. The paper also identified two key national institutions that can drive the digital preservation initiative in Nigeria. Keywords: Archive, Preservation, Digital materials, Technology Obsolence

scholarly journals A Qualitative Exploration Into The Role Of Organisational Or Institutional Reputation And Integrity In The Theory And Practice Of Public Administration In South Africa: A Drive Towards Creating A Credible, Sustainable And Democratic Public Administration

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Peter Lebosa Bogopane
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

This manuscript deals with and reports on the qualitative exploration of and analysis into the most pertinent, yet severely ignored concept of “institutional/organisational reputation and integrity” in public administration and management. The study was inspired and motivated by the fact that even though theme plays a significant role in influencing trust and support in our public and private entities alike, very little has been written about the concept. The article commences by providing a general theoretical background to and definition of this theme. It also presents a brief overview on the roles of and the importance this largely neglected concept has in enhancing, consolidating, and improving the position of governance and service delivery of both our public and private entities. More significantly, the author identifies four (4) phases/facets/dimensions that are associated with institutional/organisational reputation and integrity, namely: Performative reputation; Moral reputation; Procedural reputation; and Technical reputation, and uses them as the hallmarks for this qualitative exploratory analysis. Methodologically, the study employs a qualitative phenomenological and empirical research paradigm and design, to understand the functionality and performance of institutional/organisational reputation and integrity within the context of South African public and private entities. Qualitative data collection and gathering methods such as (Participant observation; In-depth interviewing; Document study; and Case study) and qualitative data analysis and interpretation techniques such as (Qualitative Content analysis; and qualitative Case analysis) are used to collect and gather data and to analyse and interpret data respectively. The population of the study is described as comprising of all public and private entities serving the people and doing business in South Africa. A judgmental and/or purposive sampling technique is employed as a way of selecting study participants. Findings will be arrived at, and on their basis, recommendations will be clearly provided and articulated.

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