"This book explores the nature of the new challenges confronting citizens and local governments in the field of urban governance, exploring the role that Web 2.0 technologies play to promote citizen participation and empowerment in the city government"--Provided by publisher.

"This book brings together the necessary research and interdisciplinary discussion to address dilemmas created by population growth and the expansion of urban environments for those interested in the urban planning and technological advancements necessary for the creation of smart...

"This book identifies the likely trajectories of development of information technology and communication systems, process technologies and methods of Smart Grid Analytics for the Smart City. It explores the importance of understanding how process analysis in energy usage is manifested and how it...

Bhutan has evolved from a closed economy to a trading nation that exhibits a high degree of dependence on trade. Exports have grown rapidly but overall the country’s trade deficit continues to widen owing to an even faster growth in the value of imports. The manufacturing and industry...

Skills represent a key driver of development and growth in the Philippines. Educational attainment of the Filipino population has steadily increased in recent decades, but while the country is regionally successful within Southeast Asia, it has yet to reach the standards of more developed...

This book provides a systemic-based inquiry platform to explore boundaries, limits, and advantages of information and communication technology use in the public decision making processes. With theoretical and practical contributions, this publication examines the impact of governmental...