In his book "Smart Government," Abbas Badran, director of the Econcept consulting firm (Center for E-Government Studies), addresses the development of e-government to infuse it with intelligence. He argues that smart government will represent the most successful model for governments to sustain their governance in the coming decades.

The author notes that challenges have evolved over the past decade, with the spread of cybercrime, turmoil, and cyber chaos. State borders have dissolved in the virtual world, and Arab security agencies, barely able to protect their geographical borders, now face fluid virtual frontiers without adequate resources, clear operational mechanisms, and against technologically and knowledgeably armed adversaries who are closer than we imagine. On the other hand, new and exciting opportunities have emerged, such as the chance for government services to be mobile and close to citizens, and for governments to engage in more effective social participation and communication with their communities and citizens. Additionally, smart devices connected to the internet enable governments to remotely organize and manage many public services, saving time on data collection from the ground.

A smart government will have technological eyes monitoring informational activity across various sectors of society to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency. To this end, the author defines smart government, explains the key factors driving governments worldwide to adopt intelligence and knowledge tools, and dedicates a full chapter to smart security in government to prevent them from falling into the trap of ill-considered technological immersion. This book is beneficial for decision-makers in governments, IT managers, and anyone involved in developing smart government applications.

In this book, you will learn:

• What distinguishes the smart government model?
• What is cloud computing and how can the government benefit from it?
• Can the government isolate itself from online social movements?
• Mobile government services and their security standards.
• Why is traditional security no longer sufficient to fend off risks and threats?
• Discover some smart government applications.

Publishing House: Arab Scientific Publishers/Lebanon

Author: Abbas Badran

ISBN: 9786140111882

Number of Pages: 128

Year of Publication: 2014