Harnessing the Power and Potential of Information and Communication Technologies for Local Development: A Practical Handbook for Local Mediterranean Policy Makers

Format:

Book

Contributor:

United Nations, Content Provider.

United Nations, Contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Information technology.

Local government.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (134 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] United Nations Publications 2012

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This handbook, developed by the United Nations Development Programme in collaboration with the Centre for Mediterranean Integration, explores the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in local development across the Mediterranean region. It focuses on empowering local policymakers to harness ICT for territorial management, economic development, and community engagement. The book emphasizes the strategic importance of ICT in promoting inclusive growth, enhancing governance, and facilitating public service delivery. It provides practical insights and case studies from various Mediterranean countries, aiming to bridge digital divides and promote decentralized cooperation. This resource is intended for local government officials and policymakers seeking to leverage ICT for sustainable development. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Table of contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Joint preface

1. Overview

Objectives

Target audiences

2. The ART - ISI@MED initiative

In the beginning

Strategic objectives

ART - ISI@MED service lines

The ART - ISI@MED 2010 strategic workshop

3. ICT, the basis for development

Historical background: From information society to knowledge economy

ICT4D and the MDGs

Lessons Learned from ICT4D efforts

ICT for territorial economic growth and social progress in the MENA Region

ICT for good governance and development in the MENA Region

Leapfrogging development through ICT adoption

4. The decentralized cooperation process and the international development agenda

Decentralization: What, Why, and How?

Decentralization, local democracy and local Governance in the world and in the MENA Region

From decentralized cooperation to triangular cooperation: The new South-South experience

5. ICT for territorial development

ICT for strategic urban planning

ICT for economic development

ICT for community empowerment

6. ICT4D Best practices: Case studies & challenges

ART-ISI@MED pilot project 1 – Lebanon

ART-ISI@MED pilots projects 2 & 3– Morocco Generated by AI.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9789210553865

9210553861