100 Countries Adopt e-Government Programs to Modernize, Reform Public Services

Newswise — National and municipal authorities in more than 100 countries are introducing e-Government programs to modernize and reform public services. The authoritative new book, E-Governance, presents Global E-Governance initiatives in both developed and developing countries, presenting reports by sixty leading government, business and academic experts describing how many initiatives are essential to create "information societies."

The major components of E-Government are extensively presented, including: (1) transitions to information/ubiquitous societies in Japan, South Korea, Finland, and Spain; (2) priority e-Government applications and services in Indonesia, Philippines, China, Russia and other countries; (3) expansion of e-Municipality programs in China, South Korea; Estonia and Europe; (4) ICT applications ranging from Next Generation Networks, e-projects in Finland, Thailand's e-filing strategy, smart card applications in Hong Kong, SAR and ICT incubator experiences in Georgia and (5) the role of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in Japan, Thailand, and Europe.

The book is a highly practical resource for those seeking to learn how governments in several countries have designed and implemented e-Government strategies, rolled-out priority public service applications, and adopted necessary legal and regulatory policies including digital signature, authentication, privacy and security initiatives.

These important trends and developments were presented at a major international conference sponsored by the Waseda University Institute of e-Government in Japan, organized by Prof. Toshio Obi, who served as editor of the e-Governance book. Underscoring the importance of e-governance, Obi said "This is regarded as one of the most important dimensions in the Information Society. Global e-Governance for both public and private sectors is becoming extremely significant in an innovative and seamless world community."

E-GovernanceA Global Perspective on a New ParadigmVolume 1 Global E-Governance SeriesEditor: T. ObiAugust 2007, 192 pp., hardcoverISBN: 978-1-58603-776-5Price: US$130 / €100 / £68

CONTENTSInformation/Ubiquitous SocietyGlobal e-Governance / Y. UtsumiJapan's Information Technology Strategy / T. MotegiUbiquitous Society in Japan / T. MurakamiUbiquitous Society Experiences in Korea / J.-S. YoumIssues on Information Society in Finland / A.-V. AnttiroikoDigital Local Agenda: A Strategy for the Development of the Information Society / X. AbaroaE-Government and E-Governance: Towards a Clarification in the Usage of Both Concepts / L. Orihuela and T. Obi

e-Governmente-Government and e-Leadership / N. HannaThe Japanese New IT Reform Strategy / I. MatsudaR&D and Capacity Building for ICT/CIO Development in Thailand / R. PravichICT Policy in Indonesia / D. SofyanPhilippines ICT Policy Roadmap / T. Diaz De RiveraE-Government in Brazil / S. Barreirose-Government in China / M. Yane-Government Experiences in Finland / J. JulinImplementation of Electronic Government Concept in Russia: Current Stage and Prospects for the Future / Y. FedotovHow Has Taiwan Achieved the World's Highest e-Government Standard? / F.Y.-H. Sung

e-MunicipalityStrategy for Local e-Government in Japan / T. ShimokouchiThe e-Government Movement of the Local Chinese Governments: Serving the Public While Enhancing Governmental Capabilities / F. YangCity Development Strategies in the City of San Fernando / M.J. OrtegaDigital Governance in Municipalities Worldwide 2005: An Assessment of Municipal Web Sites Throughout the World / S.-T. KimOptimal Strategy for e-Government at City Level / H. AstokOpen City Portals / M. Kusakabe

ICT and ApplicationsNew Generation Networks in Broadband/Ubiquitous Society / N. WadaUNESCO and International Strategy for Disaster Reduction / K. MatsuuraLiving with Risk: Mainstreaming Reduction of Disaster Risk and Vulnerability in Development / H. Van Ginkel and S. HerathRole of University on e-Governance / M. Pornchaie-Projects in Finland / J. ViitanenThailand e-Filing Strategy / J. Siriseangtaksine-Government Infrastructure: Smart Cards Can Provide the Last Mile / A.S. KohliICT Incubators, the Georgian Experience / D. TsiklauriBroadband for Local and Regional Governments / S. Willis

The Role of Chief Information Officer (CIO) and its Relationship with e-GovernanceCIO in Japan / H. MaseCIO in Thailand / T. PairashCIO in the United States / J.P. AuffretCIO in Europe / M. FingerEducation for ICT Manpower / F. ChoJapanese e-Government Toward Ubiquitous Society in Japan / T. Obi

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