Please find a call for book chapter for a handbook of Research: CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTER PROPOSALS Proposal Submission Deadline: January 5, 2008 Handbook of Research on E-Government Readiness for Information and Service Exchange: Utilizing Progressive Information Communication Technologies A Handbook of Research edited by Dr. Hakikur Rahman, ICMS
Introduction In general, E-Government applies concepts of electronic commerce to government operations. But, in the strict sense, E-Government refers to governments use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to exchange information and services with citizens, businesses, civil society, and other arms of government. While, readiness in terms of E-Government is the degree in which a community is prepared to participate in the networked world. At country level, E-Readiness refers to a country's ability to take advantage of the Internet as an engine of economic growth and human development. E-Readiness has several components, including telecommunications infrastructure, human resources, and legal and policy framework. It is estimated by assessing its relative advancement in the areas that are most critical for ICT adoption and favorable for important applications of ICTs. When considered together, E-Government readiness relates to the maturity of the information system of a government, ability for taking dynamic strategies for ICT development, better understanding in the context of strategic planning, and foremost empowerment of communities for engaging themselves in societal developments through ICTs. The Overall Objective of the Book Primary objective of the handbook will be to assist its readers in recommending formulation of ICT strategies for their countries and acquire knowledge on the significance of E-Government for developing efficient and effective government systems and at the same time, acknowledge the importance of E-Governance for building institutions to achieve transparency and accountability, and eventually democratic governance. Secondary objective of the book will be to assist its readers in implementing collaborative policy initiatives among the private, public, and non-profit sectors for eliminating the global digital divide and this book will explore the relationship among different variables and the implementation of digital initiatives for effective E-Government readiness in developing countries. The Target Audience In the era of innovative applications utilizing ICTs, electronic governance goes hand-in-hand in many countries. However, due to various factors, many countries are lagging behind the global ranking. This makes, this book on E-Government readiness a valuable asset not only to individual researchers and practitioners acting in the field of electronic governance and electronic government, but also to the practitioners actively involved with the National governments, especially in LDCs; Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil society organizations; Donor agencies and Development partners; national and International Financial Institutions; research organizations and academic institutes; and private sector entrepreneurs and philanthropic organizations operating in ICT4D arena. Contents of the book may include, but not limited to E-Government Readiness for Information and Service Exchange, as such: - Development of E-Government action plan - E-Government services and management - Citizen Engagement and Participation - Tools and techniques on E-Government - Security and Privacy Infrastructures - Identity Management Solutions - Mobile and Ubiquitous Services - Content Management Solutions - Semantic Web Applications - Open Source for Electronic Government - Standards and Interoperability - Interoperability Frameworks - E-Business policies and strategies - Limitation and strengths among SMEs - Business Process Reengineering - Developing Electronic Public Services (EPS) - Government Collaboration Patterns - Performance Measurement Indicators - Issues and Challenges of E-Government Application SUBMISSION PROCEDURE Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before January 05, 2008, a 2-5 page manuscript proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of the proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by January 31, 2008 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter organizational guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by May 15, 2008. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. The book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global, <http://www.igi-pub.com/>http://www.igi-global.com, publisher of the IGI Publishing (formerly Idea Group Publishing), Information Science Publishing, IRM Press, CyberTech Publishing, and Information Science Reference (formerly Idea Group Reference), and Medical Information Science Reference imprints. Inquiries and Submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document) or by mail to: Dr. Hakikur Rahman Institute of Computer Management & Science (ICMS) 1038 BEGUM ROKEYA SORONI, SHEORAPARA, MIRPUR, DHAKA-1216, BANGLADESH. 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