{"product_id":"digital-towns-accelerating-and-measuring-the-digital-transformation-of-rural-societies-and-economies-9783030912468","title":"Digital Towns: Accelerating and Measuring the Digital Transformation of Rural Societies and Economies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the digital transformation of small and rural towns, highlighting the challenges faced by rural communities in accessing and using digital technologies. It defines a digital town and explores digitalization through the perspectives of individuals, businesses, the public sector, and civil society. It also provides a Digital Town Readiness Framework for measuring progress and developing initiatives. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 213 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive open-access book delves into the transformative journey of small and rural towns, shedding light on their digital transformation. It examines the various factors influencing the evolution and development of digital towns, including access to resources, competition from urban and global markets, and population trends. However, rural communities face significant barriers to accessing and utilizing digital technologies, resulting in lower digital competencies and skills compared to their urban counterparts. Consequently, they experience less beneficial outcomes from increased digitalization than urban areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book defines what a digital town is and explores digitalization through the lens of four fundamental economic sectors: individuals and households, businesses, the public sector, and civil society. It also examines three types of enabling infrastructure: digital connectivity, education, and governance. Special emphasis is placed on measuring digitalization efforts by intergovernmental and international organizations across these sectors and enabling infrastructure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book concludes with a Digital Town Readiness Framework, providing local communities, policymakers, and scholars with a foundational set of indicators to develop digital town initiatives and track progress. This resource serves as a guide for those eager to embrace the opportunities of a more equitable and impactful digital society and digital economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 442g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783030912468\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Theo Lynn,Pierangelo Rosati,Edel Conway,Declan Curran,Grace Fox,Colm O'Gorman","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102920143098,"sku":"9783030912468","price":38.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1650631889399_book.jpg?v=1650747159","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/digital-towns-accelerating-and-measuring-the-digital-transformation-of-rural-societies-and-economies-9783030912468","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}