GIS, public service, and the issue of democratic governance
By: Haque, Akhlaque.
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ArticlePublisher: 2001Description: p.259-65.Subject(s): Public administration | Geographical Information Systems
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Public Administration ReviewSummary: Geographic information systems (GIS) provide unparalleled power to examine social, economic, and political circumstances. As this technology becomes more prominent in the public sector, it brings new challenges to democratic decision making. How we choose to apply this technology will determine the relationship between those who control technology and those who engage in governance. This article provides examples of how GIS is being used for policy implementation and then explores the democratic implications of GIS. - Reproduced
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 61, Issue no: 3 | Available | AR49412 |
Geographic information systems (GIS) provide unparalleled power to examine social, economic, and political circumstances. As this technology becomes more prominent in the public sector, it brings new challenges to democratic decision making. How we choose to apply this technology will determine the relationship between those who control technology and those who engage in governance. This article provides examples of how GIS is being used for policy implementation and then explores the democratic implications of GIS. - Reproduced
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