Digital Tools for Society Development and Engagement
New Dimensions in the Development of Society ; Marketing and Sustainable Consumption ; Finance and Taxes : Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference "Economic Science for Rural Development" 2016
Sanita Meijere, Tatjana Tambovceva

The aim of the study is to analyze potential use of digital - Information Communication Technology (ICT) - tools for engagement and development of society particularly in remote areas. The study is based on a review of literature, case studies, surveys and analyses of statistical data from both developed and developing countries. Special attention is devoted to the use of learning management systems. The scope is limited to IT solutions and applications and supporting ICT infrastructure requirements. The main conclusion of the study is that, despite relatively high initial investment benefits brought from use of ICT in society, its engagement has proved to be successful. Nevertheless, it is not enough to develop digital tools. Key success factors are potential user awareness of the systems and knowledge (training) on how to use them.


Keywords
ICT, development, society
Hyperlink
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Meijere, S., Tambovceva, T. Digital Tools for Society Development and Engagement. In: New Dimensions in the Development of Society ; Marketing and Sustainable Consumption ; Finance and Taxes : Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference "Economic Science for Rural Development", Latvia, Jelgava, 21-22 April, 2016. Jelgava: 2016, pp.79-85. ISBN 978-9984-48-255-5. ISSN 1691-3078. e-ISSN 2255-9930.

Publication language
English (en)
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