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The 60 revised full papers and 8 short papers presented together with 3 keynotes were carefully reviewed and selected from 118 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: large scale and complex information systems for development; women empowerment and gender justice; social mechanisms of ICT-enabled development; the data revolution and sustainable development goals; critical perspectives on ICT and open innovation for development; the contribution of practice theories to ICT for development; agile development; indigenous local community grounded ICT developments; global sourcing and development; sustainability in ICT4D; and information systems development and implementation in Southeast Asia. Also included are a graduatestudent track, current issues and notes.
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- Intro
- Preface
- Organization
- Contents
- Keynotes
- Facilitating Social Harmony Through ICTs
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Historical and Cultural Context
- 3 Barriers to the Adoption of ICT
- 4 Examples of ICT-Facilitated Social Harmony
- 5 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Theoretical Framing of ICT4D Research
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theories of Technology
- 3 Contextualizing the Study of ICT
- 3.1 Identifying Relevant Contextual Conditions and Processes
- 3.2 Identifying Relevant Domains of Context
- 4 Drawing from Theories of Socio-Economic Development
- 5 Putting Together Multiple Theories in the Framing of Empirical ICT4D Research
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Design, Needs, and Aspirations in International Development
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Accommodating Non-literate Users
- 3 Not Enough
- 4 Problem-Solving, Neoliberalism, and Needs
- 5 From Needs.
- 6 To Aspirations
- 7 Conclusion
- References
- Large Scale and Complex Information Systems for Development
- Leveraging Software Platform Capabilities to Support HIV (ART) Treatment Adherence Management: A Case from Sierra Leone
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Background Literature
- 2.1 ART Adherence Monitoring
- 2.2 ICT in ART Adherence Management
- 2.3 HIS Integration Strategies
- 2.4 Software Platforms and HIS Integration
- 3 Research Approach
- 3.1 Problem Diagnosis and Solution Description
- 3.2 Challenges with Managing ART Adherence and Why DHIS2
- 4 Discussion
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Patchworks of Logistics Management Information Systems: Challenges or Solutions for Developing Countries?
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Relevant Literature on LMIS
- 3 Methods
- 4 Cases - Tanzania and Uganda
- 5 Discussion
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Health Information Systems in Indonesia: Understanding and Addressing Complexity
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Relevant Theoretical Concepts
- 2.1 Fragmentation of HIS in LMICs
- 2.2 CAS, Complexity and Social Systems
- 3 Research Methods
- 3.1 Chronology of the Action Research Events
- 4 Case Study: DHIS2 Dashboard as an "Attractor for Change"
- 5 Discussion
- 5.1 The Context-Sensitive vs. Context-Free Dichotomy
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Open Source Software Ecosystems in Health Sector: A Case Study from Sri Lanka
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theoretical Background
- 2.1 Software Ecosystems
- 2.2 Open Source
- 3 Research Approach and Methodology
- 3.1 Data Collection
- 3.2 Data Analysis
- 4 Research Findings
- 4.1 Multi-sector Stakeholder Network
- 4.2 Implementation of the IS
- 5 Analysis and Discussion
- 5.1 Emergence of the SE and Its Composition
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- A Framework to Assess and Address Human Capacities Needed to Leverage Open Source Software Platforms in Developing Countries
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Software Platforms and Ecosystems
- 3 Software Platforms and Human Resource Capacity Requirements
- 4 Methodology
- 5 DHIS2 Software Platform in Malawi
- 5.1 Human Resource Capacity Requirements in the Deployment Phase of the DHIS2 Platform in Malawi
- 5.2 Human Resource Capacity Requirements in the Operation Phase of the DHIS2 in Malawi
- 6 Discussion
- 7 Conclusion
- References
- The Role of Global Standardization Communities in Shaping National Health Information Architectures
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 ICT Ecosystems
- 2.1 The Process of Change in the ICT Ecosystem
- 2.2 The Context of the Symbiotic Relationships
- 2.3 A National ICT Perspective
- 3 Method
- 4 Empirical Case: OpenHIE
- 4.1 The History of OpenHIE
- 4.2 The Work of OpenHIE
- 5 Discussion
- 6 Conclusions and Future Work
- References
- From Abstraction to Implementation: Can Computational Thinking Improve Complex Real-World Problem Solving? A Computational Thinking-Based Approach to the SDGs
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methodology
- 3 What Does Computational Thinking Entail?
- 4 Real-World Problem: The SDGs
- 5 A Local-to-Global Problem-Solving Approach
- 5.1 Abstraction
- 5.1.1 Elucidation
- 5.1.2 Context Identification
- 5.1.3 Circumstantial Description
- 5.2 Decomposition
- 5.2.1 Root Cause Breakdown
- 5.2.2 Linkage Breakdown
- 5.3 Solution Development
- 5.3.1 Fact (Data) Collection
- 5.3.2 Analysis
- 5.3.3 Solution Formation
- 5.4 Validation
- 5.4.1 Implementation
- 5.4.2 Monitoring Progress
- 5.4.3 Error Correction
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Women Empowerment and Gender Justice
- Telecentres Use in Rural Communities and Women Empowerment: Case of Western Cape
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Literature Review
- 2.1 Telecentres: An Overview
- 2.2 ICT for Development
- 2.3 Rural Communities in South Africa
- 2.4 Telecentre Implementation for Gender Empowerment
- 2.5 Impact of Telecentres on Women
- 3 Conceptual Framework: Empowerment
- 4 Methodology
- 4.1 Case Description
- 4.2 Locations
- 4.3 Population and Sample
- 4.4 Data Collection
- 4.5 Data Analysis
- 5 Result
- 5.1 Uses
- 6 Discussion and Conclusion
- 6.1 Benefits Women Derive from the Telecentre
- 7 Recommendation
- References
- Young Women in South African Call Centres: A Case of Women's Empowerment or a Repackaging of the Conventional Global Factory?
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Study
- 3 Findings and Discussion
- 3.1 Call Centres as Spaces of Women's Economic Empowerment
- 3.2 Pessimism in Use of ICT4D in Call Centres for Young Women Agents
- 4 Discussion
- 5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Social Mechanisms of ICT-Enabled Development
- Living in the Limits: Migration and Information Practices of Undocumented Latino Migrants
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Migration, Communication and Information: Literature Review and Conceptual Stances
- 3 Research Methods: Two Convergent Studies that Harness the Power of Stories
- 4 Findings: Migration Stories, the Life "in-between"
- 4.1 Trustworthy Spaces and Sources of Information
- 4.2 Transience and Vulnerability
- 4.3 Images and Models of Progress
- 4.4 Deepening 'in-betweenness'
- 4.5 Role of Economic, Cultural and Information Capitals
- 5 Discussion and Conclusions
- References
- Critical Realism and ICT4D Research
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Features of Critical Realism
- 2.1 The Ontology of Critical Realism
- 2.2 The Epistemology of Critical Realism
- 2.3 The Methodology of Critical Realism
- 2.4 The Axiology of Critical Realism
- 3 Critical Realism and ICT4D Research
- 3.1 Generic Value of Research Paradigms in ICT4D Research
- 3.2 Ontological Value of Critical Realism in ICT4D Research
- 3.3 Epistemological Value of Critical Realism in ICT4D Research
- 3.4 Methodological Value of Critical Realism in ICT4D Research
- 3.5 Axiological Value of Critical Realism in ICT4D Research
- 3.6 Challenges of Using Critical Realism in ICT4D Research
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- A Spatial Perspective of Innovation and Development: Innovation Hubs in Zambia and the UK
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Space and Development
- 3 Methodology
- 4 London Innovation Hub
- 5 Lusaka Innovation Hub
- 6 Analysis
- 6.1 Embeddedness of Hubs in Institutional Contexts
- 6.2 Coexisting Narratives of Hubs
- 7 Conclusion
- References
- Methodological Approach for Identifying Mechanisms in ICT4D: A Critical Realism Perspective
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Critical Realism and Methodology
- 2.1 Critical Realism
- 2.2 A Proposed Methodology
- 3 An Exemplary Case
- 4 Illustration of the Proposed Methodology
- 4.1 Step 1: Description of Events
- 4.2 Step 2: Identification of Entities
- 4.3 Step 3: Theoretical Re-description (Abduction)
- 4.4 Step 4: Retroduction: Identification of Candidate Mechanisms
- 4.5 Step 5/6: Selection of Mechanism and Ranking of the Selected Mechanisms
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Participatory Technologies: Affordances for Development
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Matter Matters
- 1.2 Participatory Development
- 1.3 Affordances
- 2 Existing Literature
- 2.1 Development
- 2.2 Participation
- 2.3 Participatory Technologies
- 2.4 Affordances
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Findings and Discussion
- 4.1 Functional Affordances vs. Practice Affordances
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Amplifying Positive Deviance with ICT
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Key Concepts
- 2.1 Community Development
- 2.2 Positive Deviance
- 2.3 ICT Amplification
- 3 Case Studies
- 3.1 Case Study: Zenzeleni, A Rural Community-Owned and Run ISP
- 3.2 Case Study: SignSupport, Assistive Technology for Deaf People
- 4 Methodology
- 4.1 Zenzeleni Methodology
- 4.2 SignSupport Methodology
- 5 Discussion
- 6 Conclusion and Moving Forward
- Acknowledgements
- References
- The Data Revolution and Sustainable Development Goals
- Open Data Reuse, Recycling and Sharing as Potential Solution to Data and Information Resource Inadequacies
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Data and Information Resource Inadequacy Issues
- 3 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: The Potential of Open Data as Solution to Data and Information Inadequacies
- 3.1 Typhoon Haiyan Quick Facts and Figures
- 3.2 Data Deluge: Mining Haiyan's Voluminous Open Data
- 3.3 Haiyan's Open Data Reuse and Recycling
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- A Critical and Systemic Consideration of Data for Sustainable Development in Africa
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Data for Development
- 2.1 Critical Perspectives on Data for Development
- 3 Data Ecosystem Considered
- 3.1 Connectivity and Data Availability
- 3.2 Privacy and Governance
- 3.3 Empowered and Engaged Citizenry
- 3.4 Other Considerations
- 4 Leveraging Big Data Opportunities for Africa
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Data Governance: A Challenge for Merged and Collaborating Institutions in Developing Countries
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Literature Review
- 2.1 Data Governance Concept
- 2.2 Theoretical Lens
- 3 Methodology
- 3.1 Case Description
- 3.2 Data Collection
- 3.3 Data Analysis
- 4 Findings
- 5 The Emergent Model for Data Governance in Organisations
- 6 Implications for Theory and Practice
- 7 Summary and Conclusion
- References
- Critical Perspectives on ICT and Open Innovation for Development
- Collaborative Social Innovation in the Hybrid Domain
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Rise of the Hybrid Domain
- 3 Social Innovation and ICTs
- 4 Collaborations in the Hybrid Domain: Prosocial Rationality
- 5 Case Studies of Cross-Domain Discourse Convergence
- 5.1 Case #1: Medical Devices
- 5.2 Case #2: Renewal Energy
- 5.3 Case #3: Rural Banking
- 6 Summary Reflections
- References
- Digital Innovation: A Research Agenda for Information Systems Research in Developing Countries
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Digital Innovation
- 3 A Review of Research on ICTs and Innovation in Developing Countries
- 3.1 Innovation for Developing Countries
- 3.2 Innovation by Developing Countries
- 4 A Digital Innovation Research Agenda for Information Systems in Developing Countries
- 4.1 Empirical Research on Digital Innovation by Developing Countries
- 4.2 Theorizing Digital Innovation by Developing Countries
- 4.3 Participation in Digital Innovation as Freedom
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Social Mapping for Communal Sensemaking: The Case of Development Informatics Researchers in South Africa
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Knowledge Management and Sensemaking for Participatory Community Mapping
- 2.1 Knowledge Management and Sensemaking
- 2.2 ICT4D Knowledge Repositories
- 3 Research Design
- 3.1 The Mapping Language
- 4 Results
- 5 Discussion
- 6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgement
- References
- The Contribution of Practice Theories to ICT for Development
- Affordance and Habitus: Understanding Land Records E-services in Bangladesh
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Affordance and Habitus
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Using IT in the Land Records Service
- 4.1 A Cross Cultural Scenario
- 4.2 Current State of IT in Bangladesh
- 5 Problems in the Land Records System in Bangladesh
- 5.1 Complex Land Information Systems
- 5.2 Problems with the Different Versions of Land Records
- 5.3 Family Based Aggregated Land Record System
- 6 Problems in the Application Submission Process
- 7 Problems in the E-service of Land Record in Bangladesh
- 8 Vested Interest of the Staff and Officers
- 9 Discussion
- References
- Socializing Accountability for Improving Primary Healthcare: An Action Research Program in Rural Karnataka
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Role of Practice Theories in Improving Primary Healthcare in Developing Countries
- 3 Participatory Action Research on Village Health in Karnataka
- 3.1 VHSNC Capacity-Building Workshops
- 3.2 Community Monitoring
- 3.3 Village Health Plan
- 4 Discussion
- Acknowledgement
- References
- System Failure for Good Reasons? Understanding Aid Information Management Systems (AIMS) with Indonesia as State Actor in the Changing Field of Aid
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Global Field of Aid: Governance and Institutional Power
- 2.1 Paris Declaration and Institutionalization of the Field
- 2.2 Information Systems in Aid Management
- 3 Recursive Contingency and Institutional Change
- 4 Methodology
- 5 Case Study
- 5.1 Aid Governance in Indonesia
- 5.2 Aid Information Management Systems (AIMS)
- 6 Analysis and Discussion
- 6.1 Episode One: Reluctance (2005-2008)
- 6.2 Episode Two: Compliance and AIMS (2009-2011)
- 6.3 Episode Three: Reshuffle (2012 - Present)
- 7 Conclusion
- References
- Practices of Disease Surveillance and Response in Burkina Faso
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Disease Surveillance and Response
- 3 Practice Theories and Structuration Theory
- 3.1 Agency, Structure and Practice
- 4 Method
- 5 The Case
- 6 Analysis of IDSR Practices
- 6.1 Surveillance
- 6.2 Response
- 6.3 Knowing-in-Practice
- 7 Discussion
- References
- Design Science Research and Activity Theory in ICT4D: Developing a Socially Relevant ICT Platform for Elderly Women in Remote Rural South Africa
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Design Science Research in ICT4D
- 2.1 Overview of Design Science Research
- 2.2 Design Science Research in ICT4D
- 3 Case Study
- 3.1 The Situation of Elderly Rural Women in South Africa
- 3.2 Mafarafara
- 4 Activity Theory in ICT4D
- 4.1 Social and Political Dynamics
- 4.2 Activity Theory
- 5 Theoretical Framework in This Project
- 5.1 Design Science Research Methodology
- 5.2 Activity Theory: Making the Social and Political Dynamics Visible
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Agile Development
- Building Capacity in Kenya's ICT Market Using Cross-Border Scrum Teams
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Scale in Kenya's ICT Market
- 1.2 Capacity Building Strategies
- 2 Methods
- 3 Evolution of the CodePamoja Development Model
- 3.1 Fair Trade Software
- 3.2 CodePamoja
- 4 Key Findings and Implications
- 4.1 Learning Scrum - Cross-Border Teams and Culture
- 4.2 Reputational Gains and Performance Enhancement
- 4.3 Imitative Behaviour and Viral Improvement
- 5 Conclusion and Implications for ICT4D
- References
- Agile Methods in Ethiopia: An Empirical Study
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Related Work
- 3 Methods
- 3.1 Research Sites
- 3.2 Data Collection
- 3.3 Data Analysis
- 4 Findings
- 4.1 Using Agile Methods
- 4.2 Contract Challenges
- 4.3 Issues of User Involvement, Requirement and the Waterfall Method
- 5 Discussion
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Indigenous and Local Community Grounded ICT Developments
- Deriving Engagement Protocols Within Community-Based Co-design Projects in Namibia
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Background
- 2.1 Theoretical and Methodological Grounding
- 2.2 Engagement
- 2.3 Challenges in Engagements
- 2.4 Towards an Engagement Framework
- 3 Literature on Related Work
- 3.1 Community Engagement
- 3.2 Community Values
- 3.3 Challenges
- 3.4 Formalizations of Collaboration
- 4 Community Collaboration Approach
- 5 Engagement Challenges Exemplified
- 5.1 Wikipedia and Motivation
- 5.2 Indigenous Communities Engaging with Teams of Local and International Researchers
- 6 Discussions
- 6.1 Ethical Questions
- 6.2 Joint Engagement Protocol Development
- 6.3 Engagement Beyond Projects
- 7 Future Work
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Continuing Medical Education on a Stick: Nepal as a Test Bed
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 CME and Its Challenges in LICs
- 3 Citizen-centric Capacity Development (CCD) Framework
- 4 CMES Project Background
- 5 CMES Platform Development
- 5.1 CMES Project Goals (Phase I)
- 5.2 Citizen-Centric Requirement Engineering (Phase 1)
- 5.3 CME Capacity Development (Phase 1)
- 5.4 Effectiveness and Benefit of CMES (Phase 2)
- 6 Conclusion and Future Research
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Supporting Sustainability Through Collaborative Awareness Raising - A Case of Sri Lankan Telecentres
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Problem and Research Questions
- 2 Methodology
- 2.1 Setting of the Study - Sri Lankan TCs of Tea Estate Areas
- 2.2 Participants
- 2.3 Brainstorming Sessions and Questionnaire
- 3 Findings
- 3.1 Questionnaire Results
- 3.2 Findings from the Brainstorming Sessions
- 3.2.1 Needs - What Is Lacking in the TCs?
- 3.2.2 TCs and the Sense of Community
- 4 Discussion
- 5 Conclusions and Future Work
- References
- Global Sourcing and Development
- Understanding the Development Implications of Online Outsourcing
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Literature Review
- 3 Conceptual Framework
- 4 Methodology
- 5 Findings
- 5.1 Vulnerability Context
- 5.2 Mediation Effect of Institutions
- 5.3 Capital Assets and Livelihood Outcomes
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Sustainability in ICT4D
- The Impact of Stakeholder Management on the Sense of Ownership in Telecenter Projects: The Case of M ...
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Study Setting: Malawi
- 3 Theoretical Framework: Stakeholder Management Theory
- 3.1 Definition of Stakeholder
- 3.2 Stakeholder Theory - Overview
- 4 Methodology
- 5 Case Study Description
- 6 Findings
- 6.1 Telecenter Stakeholders Identification
- 6.2 Behaviour Towards the Telecenter
- 6.3 Behaviour Towards Telecenter Sustainability
- 6.4 Stakeholder Interaction
- 6.5 Stakeholder Management
- 6.6 Concessions/Bargains
- 7 Discussion and Conclusions
- References
- ICTs for Agroecology
- Abstract
- 1 What Is "Sustainable Agricultural Development"?
- 2 How Can ICTs Support Sustainable Agriculture?
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Findings
- 4.1 Content for Sustainability
- 4.2 Work Practices for Sustainability
- 4.3 Management for Sustainability
- 5 Discussion: Towards Collective Learning
- 6 Conclusion: Shifting Agricultural ICT4D from I to C
- Acknowledgements
- References
- An Exploration of the Integration Challenges Inherent in the Adoption of ICT in an Education System
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Problem of Integration
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Methodology
- 2.3 Approaches to the Design and Delivery of ICT4D Projects
- 2.4 A Project or Programme Enhances a System
- 2.5 Pathways to Systemic Change
- 3 Integrating ICT4D in Education
- 4 The Development and Implementation of the Readiness Framework
- 4.1 Methodology
- 4.2 The Application of the Implementation Readiness Framework
- 4.2.1 Introduction
- 4.2.2 Balance and Imbalance Between the Elements of a System
- 5 Conclusions and Recommendations
- References
- Learning to Be Sustainable in ICT for Development: A Citizen Engagement Initiative in South Africa
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Sustainability, Project Management, and Learning
- 2.1 Finding the Definition of Sustainability
- 2.2 Project Management Complexity in ICT4D
- 2.3 The Case for 'Locally' Learning to Be Sustainable
- 3 Research Methodology
- 4 The Case of MobiSAM - a Digital Citizen Engagement Initiative
- 4.1 The Stakeholders in MobiSAM
- 4.2 Learning Strategies in the MobiSAM Project
- 4.2.1 Double-Loop Learning
- 4.2.2 Promoting Transfer of Internal Capabilities
- 4.2.3 The Development of Trust Among Stakeholders
- 5 Limitations and Future Research
- 6 Concluding Remarks
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Self-Reinforcing Linkages Between Value and Local Ownership: Rethinking Sustainability of ICT4D Project
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Sustainability of HIS: Arguing for a More User Driven Perspective
- 2.1 Sustainability from a User-Perspective
- 3 Research Method
- 4 Case Study Description
- 4.1 Case Study Context
- 4.2 Case Study Narrative
- 5 Case Analysis and Discussion
- 5.1 Evolving Local Ownership
- 5.2 Evolving Use of Data
- 5.3 Building Synergies: Process of Evolving Ownership and Enhancing Use
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- ICT4D Sustainability as Generativity
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Problem of Sustainability
- 2.1 The Generative Potential of Digital Technology
- 3 Methods
- 4 Mobile-Phone Based Routine Reporting in Malawi
- 4.1 Pilot Implementation in Lilongwe
- 4.2 Further Adaptation and Innovation
- 5 Sustainability as Generativity
- 6 Conclusion: Generativity in Policy and Practice
- References
- Sustainability of the aAQUA e-Agriservice: A Case Study of Maharashtra, India
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 aAQUA e-Agriservice www.aaqua.org
- 2 Materials and Methods
- 2.1 Research Design
- 2.2 Sampling
- 2.3 Development of Sustainable aAQUA e-Agriservice Index (SeAGRSI)
- 3 Results and Discussion
- 4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Information Systems Development and Implementation in Southeast Asia
- Experience with the Mobile4D Disaster Reporting and Alerting System in Lao PDR
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Related Work
- 3 The History of Mobile4D
- 4 Use Cases of Mobile4D
- 4.1 Reporting and Alerting
- 4.2 Knowledge Sharing
- 4.3 Information Distribution
- 5 An Overview of the Mobile4D System
- 5.1 The Disaster Server
- 5.2 The Web Service
- 5.3 The Android Client
- 5.4 The Mobile4D Framework
- 6 Experience with the System
- 7 Conclusion and Future Work
- References
- Applying ICT to Health Information Systems (HIS) in Low Resource Settings: Implementing DHIS2 as an ...
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Key Concepts
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Implementing DHIS2 Application for Health Information System in Lao PDR
- 4.1 Background
- 4.2 Reforming the Lao HIS with DHIS2
- 4.2.1 Leadership, Legislation and Coordination
- 4.2.2 Internet Connectivity and System Configuration
- 4.2.3 Capacity Development
- 4.2.4 Funding and Financial Resources
- 5 Discussion
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- From Routine to Revolt: Improving Routine Health Data Quality and Relevance by Making Them Public
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Related Research
- 3 Method
- 4 The Case
- 5 Analysis and Discussion
- 5.1 Collecting Data that Highly Concern the Public and Commodifying Health Data
- 5.2 Engaging Mass Media and Fueling Public Debates
- 5.3 Creating Feedbacks and Triangulating Data
- 5.4 Getting Full-Coverage Data Ready and Publishing Data
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Design and Build OLAP Business Intelligence for Village Sustainable Development Planning
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Related Work
- 3 Research Methodology
- 4 OLAP Business Intelligence for Village and Rural Areas for Sustainable Development Planning
- 5 The Result
- 6 Conclusion and Future Works
- References
- Graduate Student Track (IPID)
- Subalternity in Information Systems in Developing Countries
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theoretical Background
- 2.1 ISDC Problematization as Hegemonic
- 2.2 Subalternity and ISDC
- 3 Research Approach
- 4 Case
- 4.1 Problematization of Ghana's Trade and Development
- 4.2 Problematization of Ghana's TRADENET
- 4.3 Contradictory Local Positions on Trade and Development
- 4.4 Contradictory Effects of TRADENET
- 5 Discussion
- 5.1 Subaltern Positions on Ghana's Trade and Development
- 5.2 Subaltern Positions on TRADENET Enabled Administration Modernization
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Challenges for Health Indicators in Developing Countries: Misconceptions and Lack of Population Data
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Related Literature
- 3 Research Context
- 4 Research Design and Methods
- 5 Analysis
- 6 Discussion
- 7 Conclusion
- References
- Riding Waves of Change: A Review of Personas Research Landscape Based on the Three Waves of HCI
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Etymology
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Three Waves of HCI
- 5 Four Research Approaches of Personas
- 6 Mapping of the Landscape of Persona Studies
- 6.1 Second Wave
- 6.2 Third Wave
- 7 Cultural Personas in Beyond the Third Wave
- 8 Conclusion
- Appendix- Personas Research Review Landscape
- References
- A Model for Developing Usable Integrated Case Management Information Systems
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methodology
- 3 Findings
- 4 Requirements for Developing Usable Integrated Information Systems
- 4.1 Information Aggregation and Presentation Requirements
- 4.2 User Diversity (Cognitive Ability, Physical Capacity and Technical Proficiency) Requirements
- 4.3 Information Organization Requirements
- 4.4 Information Sharing Requirements
- 4.5 Need to Cater for the Evolving Nature of Information Systems
- 4.6 Harmonize Technologies Used
- 4.7 Process Efficiency Requirements
- 5 Design of the Model for Developing Usable Integrated Case Management Information Systems
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Description of the Model
- 6 Conclusion and Future Work
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Bringing Visibility to Community Health Work with mHealth Systems: A Case of Malawi
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theoretical Background
- 2.1 Place
- 2.2 Visibility
- 3 Research Approach
- 3.1 Research Context and Case
- 3.2 Data Collection
- 3.3 Data Analysis
- 4 Findings/Discussion
- 4.1 Work Made Visible/ Invisible with the Mobile System Implementation
- 5 Contribution/Conclusion
- References
- True Value of Telecentre Contribution to Bario Community Development
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methodology
- 2.1 Four Steps and Procedures Used in the Main Study Data Collection Process (Interviews)
- 3 Data Analysis
- 3.1 Key Findings
- 3.2 Content Analysis
- 3.2.1 Content Analysis: Domains and Sub Domains of Change
- 3.2.2 Content Analysis of Stories by Sub-Domains (Users and Non-users)
- 3.3 Analysis of Collected Stories from Users and Non-users with Leximancer 4.5
- 3.4 Users Theme Map and Concept Nodes Within Themes
- 3.4.1 Analysis of Non-user Stories with Leximance 4.5
- 3.5 Discussion
- 3.5.1 Succinct Reflection on Tangible Impact of Telecentre from Users and Non-users' Perspectives
- 3.5.2 Succinct Reflection on Intangible Impact of the Telecentre from Users and Non-users Perspectives
- 3.5.3 Leximancer 4.5
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Linkage Between ICT and Agriculture Knowledge Management Process: A Case Study from Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), India
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Research Framework and Hypotheses
- 2.1 Knowledge Management Process (KM Process)
- 2.2 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- 3 Research Methodology and Data Collection
- 4 Data Analysis and Results
- 4.1 Demography of the Respondents
- 4.2 Analysis and Results
- 5 Discussions
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Current Issues
- Are Online Social Networks, Leading to a 'Better World in the Omani Public Sector? A Qualitative Study
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theoretical Background
- 2.1 ICT4D and E-Government Research
- 2.2 E-Government and OSN/Social Media (SM) Research
- 3 Research Methodology
- 4 Findings and Analysis
- 4.1 Development Outcomes
- 4.2 Primary Outcomes
- 4.3 Secondary Outcomes
- 5 Discussion, Implications, Limitations and Future Directions
- References
- Four Strategies of Social Media Use Among Indonesian Politicians
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theoretical Premises
- 3 Research Context and Methods
- 3.1 Research Context
- 3.2 Data Collection
- 3.3 Data Analysis
- 4 Findings and Analysis
- 4.1 Strategies of Social Media Use
- 4.2 Understanding the Chosen Strategies
- 5 Discussion
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- From Longhand Writing to Word Processing: A Phenomenological Study of the Technophobe Turned Novelist
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Experience of Using Digital Technology
- 2.1 Conscious Use of Digital Technology
- 2.2 Technophobic Feelings and Using Digital Technology
- 3 Research Methods
- 3.1 Data Collection
- 3.2 Data Analysis
- 4 Introducing Sarah
- 5 Findings
- 5.1 Imaginative Experience
- 5.2 Epiphanic Experience
- 5.3 Symbiotic Experience
- 6 Discussion and Conclusion
- Acknowledgement
- References
- A Preliminary Testing of the Strategic IT Decision Making Model
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Strategic IT Decision Making Model
- 3 Research Methodology
- 4 Case Description
- 5 Preliminary Testing
- 6 Discussion and Conclusions
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Cancer Patients on Facebook: A Theoretical Framework
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Literature Review
- 2.1 Social Network Sites in Healthcare
- 2.2 Social Cognitive Theory
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Results
- 4.1 The Demographic Information of Respondents
- 4.2 Validity of Survey
- 4.3 Discriminant Validity
- 4.4 Assessment of Structural Model
- 5 Discussion
- 6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Factors Affecting the Growth of the ICT Industry: The Case of Bhutan
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Literature Synthesis of Factors Affecting the IT/ITES Industry Growth
- 3 Current State of the IT/ITES Industry in Bhutan
- 4 Methodology
- 5 Findings and Discussion
- 5.1 Culture
- 5.2 Human Resources
- 5.3 FDI
- 5.4 Infrastructure
- 5.5 Policy
- 5.6 Accessibility to the Country
- 5.7 Cost of Operation
- 6 Conclusion and Implications
- References
- The Impact of Facebook on the Quality of Life of Senior Citizens in Cape Town
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Concepts and Literature Review
- 2.1 The Social Media Landscape Today
- 2.2 Senior Citizens
- 2.3 Senior Citizens and Technology Use
- 2.4 Benefits of Social Networking Sites for Senior Citizens
- 2.5 Challenges Faced by Senior Citizens Using Social Networking Sites
- 2.6 Defining Quality of Life
- 2.7 Quality of Life Instruments and Frameworks
- 2.8 Research Model
- 3 Research Methodology
- 4 Analysis and Results
- 4.1 Demographic Analysis
- 4.2 Research Question Q1: How Facebook Is Used
- 4.3 Research Question Q2: Descriptive Analysis of Quality of Life Impacts
- 4.4 Research Question Q2: Reliability and Correlation Analysis
- 5 Findings and Implications
- 5.1 The Use of Facebook
- 5.2 Impact on Quality of Life and Agency
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Mobile Phones as a Citizen-Controlled Anti-corruption Tool in East Africa - A Literature Review
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Corruption Erodes Capabilities and Functionings
- 2.1 A Citizen-Controlled (Anti-corruption) Tool in Each Pocket
- 2.2 Enlisting Mobiles in the Expansion of Freedoms
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Results
- 5 Discussion
- References
- Tensions in Information System Artefacts: Explaining Land Information Systems' Sub-optimal Impact in Indonesia
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theoretical Premises
- 3 Research Context and Approach
- 3.1 Research Approach
- 4 Findings
- 4.1 Tensions Within Artefacts
- 4.2 Tensions Between Artefacts
- 5 Discussion
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Assessing the E-Government Maturity for Public Sector Innovation in Developing Countries: Case of National Informatization Assessment Tool (NIAT)
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Review of Literature and Context
- 2.1 E-Government Development in Developing Countries
- 2.2 Assessment of E-Government Development
- 3 Research Background
- 3.1 Background of NIAT Development
- 3.2 Development History of NIAT
- 4 Theoretical Framework of NIAT
- 5 Application of NIAT
- 5.1 A Participatory Workshop
- 5.2 NIAT Process: A 7-Stage Model
- 6 Discussion and Conclusion
- 6.1 Improving the Contents of E-Government
- 6.2 Enhancing Participatory Innovation Through E-Government
- 6.3 Ensuring the Quality of Innovation in a Standardized Process
- 6.4 Limitations and Future Work
- References
- Notes
- An Analysis of Accountability Concepts for Open Development
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Comparing Accountability Concepts for Open Development
- 2.1 Relationship-Based Concepts
- 2.2 Practice- or Actor-Based Concepts
- 2.3 Normative or Tool-Based Concepts
- 3 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Information Ecology as a Framework for South-South Cooperation: Case Studies of Rwanda and Bangladesh ICT-Based Health Applications
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Related Work
- 3 Information Ecology as a Framework
- 4 Bangladesh Case Description
- 5 Rwanda Case Description
- 6 Discussion
- 7 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Actor-Networks and "Practices" of Development: Impact of a Weather Information System in West Bengal
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methodology
- 3 Applying an Actor Network Lens: Moments of Translation
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Understanding the Dilemma of the Municipal Solid Waste Management System in Alexandria, Egypt: Could ICT Improve the System?
- Abstract
- 1 Research Problem
- 2 Methodological Approach
- 3 Findings and Discussion
- References
- A Reflection on IT Implementation Challenges in State Institution: A Case Study on Development Projects at Indonesian Judiciary
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Reflections and Findings
- 3 Addressing the Misalignment Issue
- 4 Addressing the Resistance Issue
- 5 Concluding Remarks and Way Forward
- References
- Analysis of Impact Sourcing by Infusing Social Innovation in Outsourcing for Nepal
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Emergence of Impact Sourcing
- 2.1 Critique of Impact Sourcing
- 3 Research Method
- 4 Impact Sourcing Service Providers (ISSPs)
- 5 Impact Sourcing in Nepal - Cloud Factory
- 6 Conclusion and Future Direction
- References
- Exploring Personal Computing Devices Ownership Among University Students in Indonesia
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Literature Review
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Results and Discussion
- 5 Conclusion and Future Works
- References
- A Conceptual Framework of ICT4D Champion Origins
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Literature
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Findings
- 5 Discussion and Conclusions
- References
- Erratum to: An Analysis of Accountability Concepts for Open Development
- Erratum to: Chapter "An Analysis of Accountability Concepts for Open Development" in: J. Choudrie et al. (Eds.): Information and Communication Technologies for Development, IFIP AICT 504, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59111-7_64
- Author Index
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