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Should Cities Help their Citizens to Adopt ICTs? On ICT-Adoption Policies in European Cities

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  • Leo van den Berg
  • Willem van Winden

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In this paper we argue that large cities can benefit from higher levels of adoption of ICT (information and communication technology) among the population. We develop an analytical framework permitting the analysis, assessment, and comparison of urban ICT-adoption stimulation policies. The frame is applied to four types of ICT-adoption policy, pursued in different European cities: The Hague, Eindhoven, Helsinki, and Manchester. We conclude that adoption policies can be justified for a number of reasons, and may contribute to urban development in several respects. However, in many cases, policies lack effectiveness because crucial factors that determine ICT adoption are not taken into account. Also, in too many cases, public policies interfere with market initiatives. On the basis of our case studies, we conclude that the most effective policies are not only problem driven but are also opportunity based and integrated: this includes infrastructure provision, content development, and resource building among low-adoptive groups.

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  • Leo van den Berg & Willem van Winden, 2002. "Should Cities Help their Citizens to Adopt ICTs? On ICT-Adoption Policies in European Cities," Environment and Planning C, , vol. 20(2), pages 263-279, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envirc:v:20:y:2002:i:2:p:263-279
    DOI: 10.1068/c0068
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    2. van Winden, Willem, 2000. "Ict Clusters In European Cities: The Cases Of Helsinki, Manchester And The Hague," ERSA conference papers ersa00p109, European Regional Science Association.
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