Planning for sustainable development in the emerging information societies. Issue 3 (30th September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Taghavi, Mona; Bakhtiyari, Kaveh; Taghavi, Hamed; Olyaee Attar, Vahhab; Hussain, Aini
• Is Part Of: Journal of science & technology policy management. Volume 5:Issue 3(2014)
• Page Start: 178
• Page End: 211
• Publication Date: 2014-09-30
• Subjects: Strategic planning -- Emerging economies -- Information society -- Policy making -- Developing countries -- ICT services; Science and state -- Periodicals; Science and state -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Technology and state -- Periodicals; Technology and state -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Research, Industrial -- Periodicals; Research, Industrial -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Technological innovations -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; 509.1724
• DOI: 10.1108/JSTPM-04-2014-0013
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-4620

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – This research work aims to investigate the recent status of the information and communication technology (ICT) services industry in Iran. It proposes a systemic applicable approach at policymaking level and appropriate strategic planning steps to enlighten developing countries toward achieving their target objectives of an information society. Design/methodology/approach: – Largely based on existing literature and usage statistics in ICT services, global technology trends and results from a survey to obtain consistent and up-to-date information about current issues of ICT services in the public and private sectors in Iran. Findings: – This study elaborates on all issues, points and best practices relevant to the ICT services industry in Iran which is addressed by recommending some documented policies. Research limitations/implications: – Majority of the experts who attended the workshop and responded to the questionnaire were service consumers rather than service providers. Practical implications: – This paper discusses some of the implications for the development of this ICT services strategy and provides policy recommendations. Social implications: – To enhance the information society with the most advanced ICT services for accelerating human development. Originality/value: – This study provides a government refining process policy to address the common gaps in the ICT services industry in these developing countries and emphasizes a formidable policy foundation before implementing and monitoring of the Flagship ICT projects.