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1 online resource (xxii, 313 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-313). |
| Summary |
Integrating information and communication technologies (ICTs) into governance processes can greatly enhance the delivery of public services to all citizens. ICT integration will not only improve the performance of governance systems, it will also transform relationships amongst stakeholders, thereby influencing policymaking processes and regulatory frameworks. In the developing world, however, the potential of ICTs for effective governance remains largely unexplored and unexploited. This book presents the context, theory, and current thinking on the interaction between ICTs and local governance, particularly in Africa. It discusses the shift from "government" to "e-governance," describes the role of local-level authorities, and presents the benefits and limitations of introducing ICTs in government operations. Case studies from Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, and Uganda describe local governance/ICTs projects executed by civil society organizations, academic institutions, and government authorities. Drawing from the findings in these case studies and from the introductory research and original conceptual framework, the book presents a series of conclusions and recommendation on the future of effective ICTs use for better governance and improved economic development at the local level. This book will be of interest to professionals, practitioners, and policy advisors at local and national government levels in developing countries (particularly in Africa); international organizations staff, bilateral aid agencies, international financial institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector; researchers, academics, students, and professors of public administration and governance in Africa and throughout the world. |
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Use copy Restrictions unspecified MiAaHDL |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
| System Details |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
| Processing Action |
digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve MiAaHDL |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Internet in public administration -- Africa.
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Internet in public administration. |
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Africa. |
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Information technology -- Africa.
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Information technology. |
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Misuraca, Gianluca. E-Governance in Africa, from theory to action. Trenton, NJ : Africa World Press ; Ottawa, ON : International Development Research Centre, ©2007 1592215785 (DLC) 2007012518 (OCoLC)122291532 |
| ISBN |
1552503690 (electronic book) |
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9781552503690 (electronic book) |
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1280943556 |
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9781280943553 |
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9781592215782 |
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9781592215799 |
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1592215785 |
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1592215793 |
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