ICT in Africa: Building a Better Life for All

Ponelis, Shana R.; Holmner, Marlene Amanda

doi:10.1080/02681102.2015.1010307

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“…For example, ICT professionals and knowledge workers who remain as the backbone of ICT activities that influence economy and society through business, productivity, social contacts, education and creativity, to name a few, have distinct aspirations, needs and ways of life. They also act as a driving force to transform the society, enable socioeconomic growth of a city and also engender a creative city image (Van der Vyver & Marais, 2015;Castells, 2000;Das & Emuze, 2014;Andoh-Baidoo, Osatuyi, & Kunene, 2014;Ponelis & Holmner, 2015;Rantanen, 2001;Yang & Meng, 2001). Thus, the availability of ICT professionals and knowledge workers in cities offers distinct images to the cities.…”

Section: Theoretical Insights To Creative City Imagementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The presence of such ICT related facilities and equipment and their service quality also develop an image of a place. The availability of technological variables such as ICT facilities, penetration of ICT in urban activities, quality of ICT facilities, and level of use of ICT facilities in urban areas as well as how ICT influences the economic, socio-cultural and environmental variables in building a creative image of a city (Van der Vyver & Marais, 2015; Das & Emuze, 2014;Giffinger et al, 2007;Ponelis & Holmner, 2015;Yang & Meng, 2001) were investigated. The data collected was quantitatively analyzed by use of descriptive statistics, development of a perception index (PI) (Das & Emuze, 2014;Lambsdorff, 2006;Nardo et al, 2005;Saltelli, 2007), and significance tests.…”

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“…Moreover, art, culture, music, sports, research and innovation, to name a few, are also largely influenced by ICT. It is also an accepted fact that ICT will be strengthened further, and more and more urban activities are expected to be performed with the aid of ICT (Van der Vyver & Marais, 2015;Das & Emuze, 2014;Giffinger et al, 2007;Ponelis & Holmner, 2015). As a result, ICT will become pivotal in the overall city development process and realization of creative images of the cities.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Engendering Creative City Image by Using Information Communication Technology in Developing Countries

Das

2016

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Creativity has been a major key word in the city planning and urban marketing policies all over the world. Arguably, it ensures an image that can ensue marketable branding of a city. Thus, a creative city has major socio-economic implications. However, the question remains how a creative environment in a city can be engendered and an attractive image be built. In the contemporary age, Information Communication Technology (ICT) apparently has increasingly been influencing every sphere of the city functions, and it is hypothesized that it will assist in building a creative image of a city. Therefore, the objectives of the paper are (1) to map the theoretical insights on the concepts of creativity, city image building and branding; and (2) to explore the influence of ICT on developing the image of a creative city. The investigation was conducted by using both qualitative and quantitative research methods. A stimulating mix of literature review and case study analyses were done to develop the concept of a creative city and image building. Besides, using a survey research method and by considering two cities (Bloemfontein in South Africa and Bhubaneswar in India) two case studies were performed to examine how ICT can engender a creative image of a city in developing countries. Findings suggest that although urban creativity is not a revolutionary approach towards urban policies, and there are criticisms against such a concept; distinct images of cities are enforced by (a) economic variables, such as, business environment, entrepreneurship and innovation, availability of knowledge workers and ICT activities; (b) socio-cultural variables, such as, art, culture, receptive attitude, safety and tolerance; and (c) environmental variables, such as, cleanliness, greenery, quality public spaces and tourism. It is also revealed that ICT can play a catalytic role in creative image building as it contributes extensively in the form of enabling a better business environment, bringing social cohesion and multicultural tolerance, promoting tourism and engendering a clean environment. However, the image of every city could be unique depending on the attributes being focused on and reinforced in the development of a city.

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Section: Theoretical Insights To Creative City Imagementioning

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Engendering Creative City Image by Using Information Communication Technology in Developing Countries

Das

2016

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“…Information and Communication Technologies are widely acknowledged as important tools for enhancing development across various sectors of the economy (Heo & Lee, 2019;Ponelis & Holmner, 2015;Roztocki et al, 2019;Walsham & Sahay, 2006). In the agricultural sector, which forms a high share of the economy in most developing countries, ICTs have been deployed in two main areas.…”

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E-diary: a digital tool for strengthening accountability in agricultural extension

Namyenya

Daum

Rwamigisa

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Information Technology for Development

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The study aimed to assess the potential of smartphone applications for strengthening accountability in public agricultural extension services. Therefore, a smartphone application called 'e-diary' was developed and tested in Uganda. A Design Science Research approach was used for the development and assessment of the e-diary. Individual face-to-face interviews and focus group discussions were used for data collection. Data analysis was conducted using the content analysis method. The findings indicate that smartphone applications have the potential to strengthen accountability in the public agricultural extension services by enabling remote supervision in real-time, which reduces the costs and time of supervision. However, the study also indicates that the successful implementation of such tools requires incentives such as awards of recognition. These findings contribute to the understanding of the potential role of ICTs in strengthening the management of public services (such as agricultural extension) in developing economies.

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“…It is recognized that the process of innovation in ICT4D involves the development context, people and technologies. Ponelis and Holmner (2015) note the need for appropriate ICTs in community development and educational initiatives. Kleine, Light, and Montero (2012) highlight the participatory approach of co-design for development of appropriate ICTs.…”

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Contextual reflections on innovations in an interconnected world: theoretical lenses and practical considerations in ICT4D

Bailey

Osei-Bryson

2018

Information Technology for Development

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ICT in Africa: Building a Better Life for All

Cited by 41 publications

References 29 publications

Engendering Creative City Image by Using Information Communication Technology in Developing Countries

Engendering Creative City Image by Using Information Communication Technology in Developing Countries

E-diary: a digital tool for strengthening accountability in agricultural extension

Contextual reflections on innovations in an interconnected world: theoretical lenses and practical considerations in ICT4D

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