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The Contribution of E-Government to Primary Industries and Rural Development in Pacific Island States

In: Achieving Sustainable E-Government in Pacific Island States

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  • Transform Aqorau

    (Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA))

  • Rowena Cullen

    (Victoria University of Wellington)

  • Anju Mangal

    (SPC)

  • Peter Walton

    (Peter Walton & Associates)

Abstract

This chapter focuses on e-government initiatives in the primary sector. Primary industriesPrimary industries (agricultureAgriculture , forestryForestry , fisheriesFisheries and mining) make a significant contribution to the economies of Pacific Island countries and information systems in this sector have a major role to play in sustainable development. The chapter highlights the value of regional collaborationRegional collaboration , the importance of effective policy and the role of ICT in facilitating collaboration in the primary industries sector. This includes gathering statistics which are critical to planning and some regional initiatives for the management of mineral exploration and resources. Drawing together the work of authors working in the region, it highlights some of the benefits and challenges of applying ICT in this area of e-government and some examples of projects with significant potential for economic development, although some have yet to deliver on this potential and some have made a significant contribution to development in the region. The final example outlines the recent development of a Fisheries Information Management SystemFisheries information management system for the billion-dollar Pacific tuna fishery. The chapter concludes by identifying regional cooperationRegional cooperation as a critical factor in the success and sustainability of e-government initiatives in the primary sector in the Pacific Islands region.

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  • Transform Aqorau & Rowena Cullen & Anju Mangal & Peter Walton, 2017. "The Contribution of E-Government to Primary Industries and Rural Development in Pacific Island States," Public Administration and Information Technology, in: Rowena Cullen & Graham Hassall (ed.), Achieving Sustainable E-Government in Pacific Island States, chapter 0, pages 237-267, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:paitcp:978-3-319-50972-3_9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50972-3_9
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