http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1832 2013-05-25T23:32:09Z 2013-05-25T23:32:09Z Morris, C http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1786 2011-01-28T18:51:27Z 2007-05-01T00:00:00Z

Title: First mile, first inch Authors: Morris, C Abstract: Access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) remains one of the biggest challenges to Africa in leapfrogging the development chasm. The African digital divide can be in part attributed to a restrictive regulatory policy that entrenches the monopolistic power base of the local Telco. Innovation is a key driver for change and what is needed is a mindset that empowers communities at the local level to embrace technology and create community owned networks enabling and supporting local economic development. The regulatory environment should support innovation and provide for a “bottom up” approach to community owned networks. The aim of this paper is to give an interim report on a study of a multi-disciplinary series of projects in Sub-Saharan Africa exploring the technological and social consequences of innovative low-cost telecommunications.

2007-05-01T00:00:00Z Morris, C http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1060 2011-01-28T19:11:43Z 2006-05-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Results-based monitoring and evaluation system to support good public management Authors: Morris, C Abstract: Many countries from around the world are implementing E-government in an attempt to improve service delivery and all governments are under increasing pressure to produce, and to demonstrate, results But the question needs to be asked “how will government measure and communicate progress. How will they know if they are failing?” The objectives of this paper are to highlight to policy makers of E-government strategies some of the lessons learned from other countries in moving to an outcomes approach for effective and responsive public management and to suggest a tool for establishing a monitoring and evaluation system for good public management

2006-05-01T00:00:00Z Morris, C http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1059 2011-01-28T18:49:41Z 2006-05-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Comparative study of eAdoption activities in South Africa and Mozambique Authors: Morris, C Abstract: This paper reviews the status of eAdoption in South Africa and Mozambique. It describes the ICT strategy including current and planned enabling legislation, the identification of key stakeholder responsible for policy and implementation, and summarises overall progress on eAdoption initiatives. The comparative analysis of the two countries reveals many similar challenges but also provides a basis for the identification of “good practices” and lessons learned that can be shared with other countries on the continent

2006-05-01T00:00:00Z Farelo, M Morris, C http://hdl.handle.net/10204/966 2011-01-28T18:42:43Z 2006-05-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Status of E-government in South Africa Authors: Farelo, M; Morris, C Abstract: E-government in South Africa is at a formative stage and a snapshot of progress is taken by asking the 10 questions posed by the “Roadmap for E-government”. There is a strong political will driving the vision and the readiness assessment discusses legal frameworks, governance models, infrastructure and human resource development as key success factors. Alignment of projects with the vision is demonstrated through a number of case studies showcasing innovation in service delivery and customer focus. The crucial issues of corruption, human resource development and monitoring and evaluation are highlighted.

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