Could information and communication technology (ICT) become the transformative tool for a new style of global development? Could ICT promote knowledge-based, innovation-driven, and smart, adaptive, participatory development? As countries seek a way out of the present period of economic contraction, they are trying to weave ICT into their development strategies, in the same way organizations have learned to use ICT to transform their business models and strategies. This integration offers a new path to development that is ...
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Could information and communication technology (ICT) become the transformative tool for a new style of global development? Could ICT promote knowledge-based, innovation-driven, and smart, adaptive, participatory development? As countries seek a way out of the present period of economic contraction, they are trying to weave ICT into their development strategies, in the same way organizations have learned to use ICT to transform their business models and strategies. This integration offers a new path to development that is responsive to the challenges of our times. In e-Transformation, Nagy Hanna identifies the key ingredients for the strategic integration of ICT into national development, with examples from around the world. He draws on his rich experience of over 35 years at the World Bank and other aid agencies to outline the strategic options involved in using ICT to maximize developmental impact-transforming public service institutions, networking businesses for innovation and competitiveness, and empowering communities for social inclusion and poverty reduction. He identifies the key interdependencies in e-transformation and offers a holistic framework to tap network effects and synergies across all elements of the process, including leadership, cyber policies, institutions, human resources, technological competencies, information infrastructure, and ICT uses for government, business, and society. Integrating analytical insights and practical applications across the fields of development, political economy, public administration, entrepreneurship, and technology management, the author candidly argues that e-transformation, like all bold ideas, faces implementation challenges. In particular, the aspiration-reality gap needs to be systematically addressed if ICT-enabled innovation and transformation is to become a development practice. E-transformation is first and foremost about thinking strategically and creatively about theoptions made possible by the information technology revolution in the context of globalization. To this end, the author provides tools and best practices designed to nurture innovation, select entry points, prioritize among competing demands, and sequence and scale up. He outlines the roles of all participants-political, managerial, entrepreneurial, social and technical-whose leadership is essential for successful innovation.
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Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 442 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Line drawings, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures. Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 2009938216 Type of material Book Personal name Hanna, Nagy. Main title E-transformation: enabling new development strategies / Nagy K. Hanna. Published/Created New York; London: Springer, c2010. Description xvi, 442 p. : ill.; 25 cm. ISBN 9781441911841 (hbk. ) 1441911847 (hbk. ) 9781441978431 (pbk. ) 9781441911858 (ebk. ) 1441911855 (ebk. ) LC classification HC59.72. I55 H356 2010 Subjects Information technology--Economic aspects--Developing countries. Economic development--Developing countries. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 419-431) and index. Series Innovation, technology, and knowledge management Innovation, technology, and knowledge management. Dewey class no. 303.4833091724 Geographic area code d------National bib no. GBA984765 National bib agency no. 015357532 Other system no. (OCoLC)ocn434563442
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