******* Call for Book Proposals *******

for consideration as part of the IGI Book Series
Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide & Regional Development (AEGDDRD)

Editor-in-Chief: Professor Zaigham Mahmood
Publisher: IGI Global
www.igi-global.com/book-series/advances-electronic-government-digital-divide/37153


******* Introduction

Electronic government (or e-government) refers to providing government services through the use of current and emerging technologies (including the social media and mobile technologies) and ensuring that the citizens adopt the innovations and take full advantage of the government provision. In this context, the Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide & Regional Development (AEGDDRD), which is already an established IGI book series, provides reference edited/authored texts and case books to present the current research and development in all aspects of e-government and e-governance and also to address the issues and challenges inherent in the development and adoption of e-government. Books published within this series include comprehensive and scholarly discussions by academics, practitioners and project managers on different aspects of e-government implementation and adoption.

The AEGDDRD book series aims to publish authored, edited and case books encompassing the current and innovative research and practice discussing all aspects of electronic government development, implementation and adoption as well as the effective use of the emerging technologies (including social media and mobile technologies) for a more effective e-governance. It provides the information and resources necessary for decision makers, technology specialists and project managers to adopt and implement electronic government frameworks, methodologies and platforms for a better inclusive and connected government.

******* Topics Covered

The AEGDDRD book series encompasses topics relating to all aspects of e-government and e-governance, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Electronic Government, Digital Democracy, Digital Government
• Online Government, E-Government, M-Government
• E-Citizenship, Inclusive Government, Connected Government
• Citizens Participation and Adoption of E-Government Provision
• E-Governance and Use of Technology for Effective Government
• ICT Infrastructure and Adoption for E-Government Provision
• ICT within Government & Public Sectors
• Emerging Technologies within the Public Sector
• Social Media, Web 2.0 and Mobile Technologies in E-Government
• Knowledge Divide, Digital Divide
• Public Information Management, Regional Planning, Rural Development
• E-Government in Developing Countries & Technology Adoption
• Urban Development, Urban Economy
• Adoption of Innovation with respect to E-Government
• Frameworks and Methodologies for E-Government Development
• Current Research and Emerging Trends in E-Government Development
• Issues and Challenges in E-Government Adoption
• Case Studies and Practical Approaches to E-Government and E-Governance

******* Submission Procedure

The book proposal submission form can be obtained from the Editor-in-Chief, Zaigham Mahmood (dr.z.mahmood@hotmail.co.uk ). Researchers, academics and practitioners are invited to submit the completed form directly to the Editor-in-Chief, for preliminary assessment to ensure the topics/themes being presented are relevant to the overall scope of the book series. It is also requested that interested authors/editors submit one copy each of their CVs to accompany the proposal form. If provisionally approved by the Editor-in-Chief, the proposal will then be submitted to the IGI Global’s Acquisitions team for the publisher’s formal assessment and review. If accepted, the lead author/editor will be contacted for entering the publishing agreement, after which the editors/authors can start developing their books with the support of the IGI global team and, of course, the Editor-in-Chief.

******* For inquiries about the book series or general information:
please contact:
Professor Zaigham Mahmood
(University of Derby UK; North West University S Africa; NUST Pakistan)
E-mail: dr.z.mahmood@hotmail.co.uk

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