Empowering Public Officials by Bridging the Digital Divide With Smart Technology for Public Services
Advances in public policy and administration (APPA) book series,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 419 - 452
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025
As
cities
move
towards
the
Smart
City
vision,
integration
of
IoT
devices
promises
economic
growth
and
operational
efficiency.
However,
discussions
surrounding
social
equity
promoted
by
smart
technologies
are
often
overlooked.
This
chapter
examines
potential
to
address
key
challenges
in
developing
cities,
particularly
focusing
on
how
it
can
bridge
digital
divide
empower
public
officials.
It
also
explores
generational
gap
technological
literacy,
emphasizing
need
for
inclusion
among
older
populations
who
may
struggle
with
new
technologies.
The
methodology
involves
a
comprehensive
literature
review,
data
analysis
from
existing
city
projects,
expert
interviews
policymakers.
By
analyzing
real-world
case
studies
data-driven
insights,
this
research
provides
holistic
view
role
fostering
equity.
findings
highlight
importance
empowering
officials
skills
regulatory
frameworks
necessary
ensure
that
services
accessible
equitable
all
citizens.
Язык: Английский
Fostering Smart Citizens: The Role of Public Libraries in Smart City Development
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(5), С. 1750 - 1750
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2024
With
rapid
urbanization,
cities
worldwide
have
sought
innovative,
sustainable
solutions
such
as
smart
city
initiatives
to
leverage
technology
and
data
better
manage
this
growth
the
challenges
it
brings.
Developing
requires
multi-stakeholder
collaboration,
including
citizens
who,
citizens,
are
aware
capable
of
using
technologies
improve
their
quality
life
actively
equally
contribute
making
smarter.
This
study
examines
how
developed
by
focusing
on
underexplored
role
public
libraries
community
organizations
in
efforts.
To
end,
we
use
comparative
case
studies
four
U.S.
informed
thirty-seven
in-depth
interviews
with
representatives
from
these
libraries,
local
governments,
external
partners.
Our
findings
indicate
that
providing
inclusive
access
advanced
training,
facilitating
civic
engagement,
promoting
innovation,
can
develop
digital
skills,
agency,
creativity
development.
In
doing
so,
bridge
social
divides
thereby
a
way
furthers
representative
participation
communities
initiatives.
Язык: Английский
The Role of Academic Leadership in Accelerating Smart Urban Governance
IGI Global eBooks,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 163 - 188
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025
Urban
settings
in
developing
contexts
face
pressures
arising
from
population
growth,
restricted
resources,
and
evolving
policy
demands.
Research
insights
universities
often
fail
to
guide
governance
actions
or
inform
new
strategies.
This
chapter
examines
how
academic
leadership
can
connect
theoretical
work
with
practical
applications
that
adopt
emerging
digital
tools.
The
purpose
is
assess
ways
align
faculty
research
units,
municipal
agencies,
community
stakeholders.
Findings
reveal
administrative
support,
collaborative
programs,
targeted
capacity-building
foster
tangible
outcomes
key
areas
such
as
infrastructure,
resource
management,
service
delivery.
concludes
accelerate
adoption
by
shaping
agendas
funding
pathways,
providing
a
structured
route
toward
more
effective
outcomes.
Язык: Английский
Using Logistic Regression to Predict Access to Essential Services: Electricity and Internet in Nouakchott, Mauritania
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(23), С. 16197 - 16197
Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2023
This
study
employs
a
logistic
regression
model
to
offer
an
in-depth
understanding
of
disparities
in
the
access
essential
urban
services,
specifically
focusing
on
electricity
and
Internet
Nouakchott,
Mauritania.
Through
comprehensive
analysis
demographic,
geographic,
socioeconomic
data,
we
identify
key
determinants
these
utilities.
Our
findings
reveal
that
geographic
location
within
city,
particularly
western
regions,
home
ownership,
significantly
bolster
likelihood
having
electricity.
Conversely,
women
are
found
be
disadvantaged
this
regard.
For
access,
income
level
education,
at
Bachelor’s
level,
emerged
as
significant
predictors.
research
not
only
sheds
light
intricate
landscape
service
provision
Nouakchott
but
also
offers
actionable
insights
for
equitable
development.
These
results
empower
both
policymakers
citizens,
marking
step
toward
transforming
into
smarter,
more
inclusive
environment.
Язык: Английский
Electromobility in local administration offices of provincial cities in Poland – status at the end of 2022
Economics and Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
90(3), С. 873 - 873
Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2024
ABSTRACT:
The
objective
of
this
article
is
to
investigate
behaviours
related
electromobility
in
terms
owned
vehicle
fleets
and
charging
stations
local
administration
units,
the
role
zero-emission
vehicles
building
image
promotion
environmentally
friendly
among
its
employees
as
at
end
2022.
completion
was
based
on
surveys
data
collected
using
CATI
technique
from
provincial
offices
(POs)
municipal
(MOs)[1]
cities.
survey
showed
that
primary
means
transport
by
entities
surveyed
are
internal
combustion
engine
vehicles.
Of
these,
largest
group
made
up
passenger
cars
–
average
age
time
approx.
eight
years.
In
sum,
cities
approaching
target
value
established
law.
share
BEVs
fleet
9%.
station
ownership,
there
were
three
dominant
patterns.
There
a
perception
respondents
builds
positive,
pro-environmental
office,
while
none
any
action
support
behaviour
travelling
work.
[1]
covered
government
administrative
units
16
where
located
involved
(MOs).
Язык: Английский
From a Traditional City to a Smart City: The Measurement of Cities’ Readiness for Transition, Egypt as a Case Study
Urban Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(4), С. 212 - 212
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2024
The
transition
from
traditional
legacy
cities
to
smart
represents
a
pivotal
juncture
in
urban
development
and
governance.
As
worldwide
grapple
with
the
challenges
of
rapid
urbanization,
resource
constraints,
need
enhance
quality
life
for
their
citizens,
concept
“smart
city”
has
gained
significant
attention.
This
paper
delves
into
multifaceted
process
transformation,
shedding
light
on
essential
criteria
considerations
that
guide
city’s
conversion
city.
To
provide
comprehensive
framework
process,
this
outlines
computer
program
utilized
measure
readiness
transform
city
transformation
encompass
technological
innovation,
data-driven
decision-making,
infrastructure
development,
effective
governance
models.
It
explores
significance
citizen
engagement,
privacy
concerns,
sustainability
shaping
process.
Case
studies
potential
Egypt
are
ready
be
successfully
transformed
presented
illustrate
how
these
have
been
applied
real-world
contexts.
Ultimately,
provides
roadmap
planners,
policymakers,
stakeholders,
offering
guidance
elements
required
navigate
complex
transformative
journey
successfully.
In
an
era
where
urbanization
continues
accelerate,
is
not
merely
futuristic
but
pressing
necessity
ensuring
prosperity
our
cities.
Язык: Английский
Whose Future is Smart?: A Systematic Literature Review of Smart Cities and Disadvantaged Neighborhoods
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Evaluation of Smart City Determinants by the Fuzzy DEMATEL Method
International Scientific and Vocational Studies Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 15, 2024
Studies
on
smart
cities
are
increasing
rapidly
today.
Smart
structures
that
offer
solutions
to
urban
challenges
with
technological,
sustainable,
economic,
and
social
approaches
focus
creating
a
more
livable
environment.
In
this
study,
first
of
all,
the
main
components
were
examined,
then
these
evaluated.
Governance,
Transportation
Mobility,
People,
Economy,
Energy,
Environment,
Life
discussed
as
cities.
The
determinants
aim
reveal
relationship
affect
affected
by
each
other,
degree
importance
component.
Fuzzy
DEMATEL
method
is
used,
considering
existence
uncertain
fuzzy
situations
for
discussed.
effect
graphs
examined
obtained
factors
development
When
result
it
Life,
Governance
criteria
in
group
influencing
factors,
People
group.
levels
from
high
low
listed
Mobility.
Язык: Английский
What’s in a Brand? Place Branding and Migration in Smart Cities
Lecture notes in computer science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown, С. 349 - 359
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
Язык: Английский
Implementation of Digitalization of City Infrastructure for Improved Sustainability: Case Study on Smart City Project in Surabaya, Indonesia
West Science Nature and Technology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
1(02), С. 64 - 72
Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2023
The
application
of
digitalization
in
urban
contexts,
particularly
through
Smart
City
initiatives,
has
become
an
important
avenue
to
address
the
complexities
modern
life.
This
study
focuses
on
Project
Surabaya,
Indonesia,
aiming
quantitatively
analyze
impact
sustainability
indicators
from
a
community
perspective.
A
quantitative
approach,
including
survey
190
residents
and
regression
analysis,
was
used
comprehensively
explore
relationship
between
demographic
factors,
perceptions
digital
infrastructure
outcomes.
results
showed
statistically
significant
improvements
indicators,
with
waste
reduction
behavior
satisfaction
being
important.
Regression
analysis
shows
that
age,
income,
literacy
significantly
influence
These
findings
contribute
growing
body
knowledge
Cities
offering
insights
for
policymakers,
planners,
leaders
increase
effectiveness
fostering
sustainable
environments.
Язык: Английский