Tag: internet
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Internet & gouvernance locale : vers une administration et une gouvernance électronique des communes du Bénin
Abstract: With support from the Internet Society (ISOC), the IGL Bénin network aims to promote the use of the Internet for providing public services and to improve the relations between citizens and local governments. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Internet society (ISOC). Benin chapter, [S.l.] (French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.igl-benin.net/
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Land portal : the gateway to land information = la passerelle à l’information foncière
Abstract: The Land Portal is an easy access, easy-to-use platform to share land related information, to monitor trends, and identify information gaps to promote effective and sustainable land governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 International land coalition (ILC), Rome (English; French; Spanish ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://landportal.info/
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Portal do Ministério da administração estatal
Abstract: The portal of the Ministry of State Administration of Mozambique provides access to information and resources on local government, decentralization, and rural development. Author(s): Mozambique Source(s): , Published: 2012 Ministério da administração estatal, [Maputo] (Portuguese ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.mae.gov.mz/
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The relationship between transparent and participative government : a study of local governments in the United States
Abstract: The article provides public administrators with greater insight into causes of and relationships between transparency and participation. Author(s): Welch, Eric W. Source(s): , International review of administrative sciences; vol. 78, no. 1 p. 93-115, ill., tabs International review of administrative sciences vol. 78, no. 1 Published: 2012 Sage, [S.l.] (English ISBN/ISSN: /1461-7226 Link: http://ras.sagepub.com/content/78/1/93.full
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Participedia : strengthening democracy through shared knowledge
Abstract: Participedia is a tool for strengthening democracy. Based on a wiki platform, its main content consists of user-generated articles which describe and assess participatory governance throughout the world. Author(s): Fung, Archon Source(s): , Published: 2011 Participedia, [Cambridge, MA etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://participedia.net/
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E-government adoption in developing countries : the case of Indonesia
Abstract: An online survey of the willingness to use e-government services was conducted in Indonesia. The fact that 93 % of the respondents indicated that they intend to adopt e-government may stimulate central and local governments to develop better e-government for Indonsia’s 45 million Internet users. Author(s): Rokhman, Ali Source(s): , Journal of emerging trends…
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Sensors, empowerment, and accountability : a digital earth view from east Africa
Abstract: The potential and research challenges of a “participatory sensing” platform or “human sensor web” for empowering citizens to hold local governments accountable for public services using web-published SMS or text messages are discussed, using the case of Zanzibar. Author(s): Georgiadou, Yola Source(s): , International journal of digital earth; Vol. 4, No. 4 p. 285-304,…
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Electronic government : proceedings
Abstract: [Partial preview] The proceedings of the 2011 international conference on electronic government contain several papers on e-participation and e-governance, including one on eGovernment implementation in developing countries. Author(s): Janssen, Marijn Source(s): , LNCS; 6846 xvi, 466 p., ill. LNCS 6846 Published: 2011 Springer, Heidelberg [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-3-642-22878-0/ Link: http://books.google.nl/books?id=YVw68c9sYm8C&printsec=frontcover&hl=en#v=onepage&q&f=false
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FAGLAF : Forum d’action pour la gouvernance locale en Afrique francophone
Abstract: The Local Government Action Forum for Francophone Africa (FAGLAF) was established to promote research in decentralization and local government issues and to foster capacity building through peer-to-peer learning, training programs, and knowledge dissemination. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Forum d’action pour la gouvernance locale en Afrique francophone (FAGLAF), Dakar (French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.faglaf.info/
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Module 14: ICT for land administration and management
Abstract: The three core ICT technologies for land – the Internet, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), and geographic information systems (GIS) -are converging and creating huge opportunities for land management, land reform, and land markets, and land use. Author(s): McLaren, Robin A.; Stanley, Victoria Source(s): , [30] p., ill., maps, tabs Published: 2011 World bank.…