E-Government Policy and Health Information Systems Implementation in Andhra Pradesh, India: Need for Articulation of Linkages Between the Macro and the Micro

Madon, Shirin; Sahay, Sundeep; Sudan, Randeep

doi:10.1080/01972240701572764

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“…The relationship between ICT adoption and public sector reform theories is an important area of study to better understand the factors that steer and shape ICT enabled public sector reforms (Bekkers & Homburg, 2007;Madon, Sahay, & Sudan, 2007). Yet, e-government research has not extensively looked at this relationship.…”

Section: Ict Npm and Jugmentioning

confidence: 99%

A public value perspective for ICT enabled public sector reforms: A theoretical reflection

Cordella

Bonina

2012

Government Information Quarterly

364

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The purpose of this paper is to offer a critical discussion of information system adoption in the public sector (often referred to as e-government) and to contribute to the debate by offering a public value perspective. The paper points to the public value paradigm as an alternative approach to studying ICT-enabled public sector reforms. This paradigm, we argue, proposes an alternative way of framing the nature of the problems faced when ICT enabled public sector reforms are initiated and studied. The public value perspective proposes a new and richer context in which to study and research these phenomena. It also calls for the redefinition of the ways we assess e-government in the context of public sector reforms. It is therefore seen as vital to evaluate the socio-political impact of ICT adoption in the public sector.

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Section: Ict Npm and Jugmentioning

confidence: 99%

A public value perspective for ICT enabled public sector reforms: A theoretical reflection

Cordella

Bonina

2012

Government Information Quarterly

364

243

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“…The importance of ICTs in strengthening the capabilities of health systems is well recognised, particularly by both the practitioner and academic communities (Madon et al 2007;Braa et al, 2004;Kimaro, 2006). Further, its adoption and use is an essential strategy that has the potential to improve the functioning of HIS.…”

Section: Background Literature On Health Information Systems 21mentioning

confidence: 99%

Understanding the Introduction and Use of a Mobile Device‐Supported Health Information System in Nigeria

Ezenwa

Brooks

2014

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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This paper presents an in-depth analysis of efforts to introduce a mobile health information system in Nigeria as part of a development initiative aimed at improving maternal and child health. Specifically, it examines the use of mobile devices to facilitate maternal health information accessibility and exchange among health practitioners in order to reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality. Further, it also looks at the challenges raised while introducing mobile devices into work practices in the healthcare sector.The study adopts a case study approach, relying on semi-structured interviews and document analysis as its main methods for collecting data. The specific case examined is a mobile phone-based information system introduced to support a national government effort in Nigeria, known as the midwives service scheme. The findings of this study show that this integrated approach of using mobile phones to support (health) information systems has vast potential; for instance increasing the timeliness of (health) data available to stakeholders for monitoring and planning purposes. However, we also find that over time, attaining the potential of development efforts such as this remains difficult as initiatives involving the use of mobile devices is not just about getting the technical aspect right. It is equally dependent on deep seated social-cultural influences such as poor political and financial commitment. These two mutually reinforcing influences have been identified in this study as significant impediments to efforts of this kind. Therefore, this paper argues for, first a strong political commitment across all levels of government whereby their words are backed with action. Second it is important that the government maintains financial integrity by releasing the funds budgeted to support the smooth running of these efforts, for such initiatives to thrive and ultimately contribute to development.

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“…Research in the area of ICT and development has provided valuable insights into the multiple social, political, economic and technical dimensions that shape, and are shaped during, modernization reforms that include building technological platforms (see for example [1] and [19]). The fact that political forces together with other multiple socio-technical factors shape the design, implementation or use of ICT in government does not remain an exclusive domain of research on development.…”

Section: E-government and Modernisation Reformsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Building ICT Critical Infrastructures for Trade Regulations: Implications from a National Initiative in Mexico

Bonina¹

2012

ICT Critical Infrastructures and Society

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Abstract. New information and communication technologies (ICT) promise an era of remarkable changes for society. In this paper, I propose to reflect on the processes underlying a national ICT initiative in Mexico aimed at improving foreign trade regulation -the Single Window for Foreign Trade. The case offers an example of the complexities of building ICT critical infrastructures in a given context. Using a narrative approach, I address the challenges and potential strategic lessons that can be learned from the case. Overall, the study offers implications that can serve as a point for comparison to similar projects.

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E-Government Policy and Health Information Systems Implementation in Andhra Pradesh, India: Need for Articulation of Linkages Between the Macro and the Micro

Cited by 54 publications

References 25 publications

A public value perspective for ICT enabled public sector reforms: A theoretical reflection

A public value perspective for ICT enabled public sector reforms: A theoretical reflection

Understanding the Introduction and Use of a Mobile Device‐Supported Health Information System in Nigeria

Building ICT Critical Infrastructures for Trade Regulations: Implications from a National Initiative in Mexico

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