An Empirical Investigation of Innovation and Community Development through Information and Communication Technology

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Gordon ◽  
Vijay Dakshinamoorthy ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Allen Hammond
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Information And Communication

ICTs for Community Development: Bridging Conceptual, Theoretical, and Methodological Boundaries

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (13) ◽  
pp. 1803-1817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Comunello ◽  
Simone Mulargia ◽  
Mauro Sarrica
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Technological Artifacts ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Ict For Development ◽  
Shed Light

The aim of this special issue is to collect and put into dialogue theoretical, methodological, critical, and applied contributions dealing with the variety of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) uses in community development. In this introduction to the special issue, we first provide the readers with a quick overview of the field, conducted by analyzing the lexicon of titles and abstracts published in the past few years in information and communication technology for development journals. We will then briefly elaborate on the concept of “users” as a pivotal dimension that can shed light on the complex interlinkages between technological artifacts and sociocultural factors involved in ICT usage. The focus on user, in fact, highlights some relevant issues concerning the relation between ICT, people and communities. Drawing on these premises, the papers collected in the special issue will then be briefly described. These contributions come from a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, include the uptake of innovative technologies as well as top-down interventions, and focus on different regions of the world. The cross-fertilization and the range of disciplines included in this special issue result in a kaleidoscope in which different facets can be mixed, showing the individual, community, and societal aspects of community use of ICT for development.

Developing smart community based on information and communication technology: an experience of Kemaman smart community, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-362
Author(s):  
NurulHuda Mohd Satar ◽  
Md. Khaled Saifullah ◽  
Muhammad Mehedi Masud ◽  
Fatimah Binti Kari
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Smart Community

PurposeIn light of the rapid evolution of information and communication technology (ICT), every society is faced with many issues such as social exclusion, inequality and the digital divide. Hence, there is need to solve these complex challenges without comprising any development objective. A practical solution in this regard includes establishment of a sustainable model of community development. Therefore, this paper aims to identify the role of education in promoting the awareness on the use of ICT-based infrastructure among the general public to enhance their socioeconomic status. In addition, this study sets out to establish the nexus between socioeconomic status, ICT programme as well as the awareness of Kemaman Smart Community (KSC) development project.Design/methodology/approachThis paper adopted a quantitative approach based on data collected through a survey on information literacy in KSC. The logit behavioural model and structural equation model were adopted as a quantitative technique to verify the objective of the study.FindingsThe result of the logit behavioural model showed that education, income and age have a positive impact on the KSC programme awareness. The SEM models revealed that income level and education (especially at the tertiary level) significantly enhance the awareness of KSC project. On the contrary, poverty remains regressive towards the community awareness of KSC programmessPractical implicationsInformation literacy and knowledge-based programme promote a more inclusive development approach. Moreover, education, socioeconomic status, information literacy and knowledge-based programme are essential to develop a smart community towards achieving a high-income nation status. Future replication of smart community project in other parts of Malaysia may need to consider these factors for a comprehensive community development strategy.Originality/valueKSC is the first smart city initiative by the government of Malaysia. Besides, primary data were used in this study. The findings of the study will provide academics and policymakers a better understanding of the smart city initiative.

Affecting Change from the Grassroots

2006 ◽  
pp. 62-94
Author(s):  
Timlynn T. Babitsky ◽  
James F. Salmons
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Local Networks ◽  
Marginalized Groups ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Development Agendas

Information and communication technology (ICT) is a potentially potent force for empowering marginal communities in developing countries. To be successful, ICT projects must involve local stakeholders, provide participatory forms of communication, and take advantage of local networks of relationships. Drawing from concepts originally presented in the management classic Influence Without Authority and the authors’ fieldwork, this chapter helps grassroots organizers to develop a key set of skills for choosing community development agendas, and provides a practical step-by-step guide for mobilizing diverse stakeholders in support of desired outcomes. This chapter showcases empowering social processes that can prepare marginalized individuals to take best advantage of a well-conceived ICT project. The goal of using ICT [information and communication technology] with marginalized groups is not to overcome a digital divide but rather to further a process of social inclusion. To accomplish this, it is necessary to focus on the transformation, not the technology. (Mark Warschauer — Technology and Social Inclusion: Rethinking the Digital Divide)

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