|
Title:
|
POTENTIAL OF M-GOVERNMENT FOR AGEING SOCIETY IN JAPAN |
|
Author(s):
|
Diana Ishmatova |
|
ISBN:
|
978-972-8924-78-2 |
|
Editors:
|
Piet Kommers and Pedro Isaías |
|
Year:
|
2009 |
|
Edition:
|
1 |
|
Keywords:
|
Ageing society, m-Government, Japan, e-inclusion, elderly, accessibility. |
|
Type:
|
Full Paper |
|
First Page:
|
99 |
|
Last Page:
|
106 |
|
Language:
|
English |
|
Cover:
|
|
|
Full Contents:
|
click to dowload 
|
|
Paper Abstract:
|
One of the challenging aspects of e-Government implementation is to ensure inclusion of the elderly population to benefit
from new communication opportunities and enhance the quality of life. Inclusion of elderly people in e-Government,
however, has a number of obstacles to overcome as age is recognized to be a significant demographic variable that is
related to the usage of online telecommunication tools. Mobile applications have a potential of bridging generational gap
in access to electronic government services and foster their engagement in public issues. This paper aims to exploit the
potential of m-Government for an aging society in Japan. It highlights current government initiatives for improving
quality of life of elderly population and their social participation and presents some mobile innovative applications
developed for senior people. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
