e-Governance for Development: A Focus on Rural India by S. Madon (English) Hardc

Description: e-Governance for Development by S. Madon Over the past few decades, there has been a rapid proliferation of eGovernance for Development projects. Drawing on evidence from three longitudinal case studies of rural eGovernance projects this book shows that improving systems of governance is fundamentally a social rather than managerial or technological activity. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Over the past few decades, there has been a rapid proliferation of eGovernance for Development projects. Drawing on evidence from three longitudinal case studies of rural eGovernance projects this book shows that improving systems of governance is fundamentally a social rather than managerial or technological activity. Notes This book presents an opportunity for critical reflection of current eGovernance for development policy drawing on theoretical and case material. Author Biography SHIRIN MADON is a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems& Innovation at the LSE. Her teaching and research focuses on the social impact of ICTs in developing countries. Building on earlier longitudinal research on the role of IT for improving development planning in India, Shirins field of intellectual inquiry now extends beyond IT in the government sector to broader issues of governance and development focusing on the role of ICTs in improving the living conditions of the rural poor. Table of Contents Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION Chapter 2: WHAT DO WE MEAN BY DEVELOPMENT? Chapter 3: LINKING GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT Chapter 4: eGOVERNANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT Chapter 5: RESEARCHING eGOVERNANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT Chapter 6: INDIA: DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNANCE AND eGOVERNANCE Chapter 7: MIS for Rural Self-Employment Programmes in Gujarat Chapter 8: The role of telecentres in promoting community development in Kerala Chapter 9: Health Information Systems in Rural Karnataka Chapter 10: Conclusion Long Description Over the past few decades, there has been a rapid proliferation of eGovernance for Development projects aimed at introducing ICTs to improve systems of governance and thereby to promote development. In this book, the author unpacks the theoretical concepts of development and governance in order to propose an alternative conceptual framework which encourages a deeper understanding of macro and micro-level political, social and administrative processes within which eGovernance projects are implemented. The book draws on over fifteen years of research in India during which time many changes have occurred in terms of the countrys development ideology, governance reform strategy and ICT deployment. Three case studies are presented, each specific to a different social sector and located in a different state within India, to expose the rich context within which eGovernance applications are implemented. The aim of this book is not to prescribe but to draw attention to the fact that technological solutions such as eGovernance should not overshadow the need to gain a deep understanding of the historical processes of development and governance that have evolved over time. Description for Bookstore Over the past few decades, there has been much discussion about the rapid proliferation of eGovernance projects in developing countries and about their impact on the communities they target Details ISBN0230201571 Series Technology, Work and Globalization Language English ISBN-10 0230201571 ISBN-13 9780230201576 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2009 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Subtitle A Focus on Rural India Country of Publication United Kingdom Place of Publication Basingstoke Short Title E GOVERNANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT Pages 178 AU Release Date 2009-10-29 NZ Release Date 2009-10-29 UK Release Date 2009-10-29 Illustrations XI, 178 p. Author S. Madon Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Publication Date 2009-10-29 Alternative 9781349299720 DEWEY 352.3802854678 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:99138452;

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