Technology and the city : foundation for a smart nation



Electronic Book 216.73.216.10 (0)

2018

Technology and the city : foundation for a smart nation

Information About

In this book, the authors provide the milestones in Singapore's journey in developing and leveraging info-communications technology (ICT) over the past fifty years. They also discuss how Singapore has utilised ICT to improve the lives of Singapore citizens, and to position itself as a global business hub.

Additional Details

Title
Technology and the city : foundation for a smart nation
Creators
  • Tan, Belinda
  • Zhou, Yimin
Subject
  • Information technology--Government policy--Singapore
  • Cyberinfrastructure--Singapore
  • Technological innovations--Singapore
  • Technology and state--Singapore
Publisher
  • National Library Board Singapore, 2018
  • Centre for Liveable Cities, Singapore, 2018
Contributors
  • Centre for Liveable Cities
  • Chia, Jean
Digital Description
application/pdf, ill. (chiefly col.)
Table of Contents
  • enabling development through digitisation -- ch. 1. Riding the first wave of computerisation -- ch. 2. Unlocking access to greater connectivity -- ch. 3. Harnessing technology for development -- ch. 4. Dawn of the Smart Nation vision -- ch. 5. Staying ahead of the curve -- Governance tools and timeline -- Endnotes -- Bibliography -- Appendix A. Evolution of the national IT plans.
Copyright
  • All rights reserved. Centre for Liveable Cities, 2018