Member's Corner

eGovernment Self-Study and Training Text

"Implementing and Managing eGovernment: An International Text" by CAPAM member Richard Heeks has recently been published (Sage Publications, 0-7619-6792-3).  It is a self-study text for use by public officials, managers and consultants who wish to take more effective action on e-government.

It also acts as a teaching-support text for in-service training programmes and MPAs, covering course content such as e-government, public information management, government information systems, computers in public administration, etc.

This book's first section draws on international examples to guide readers through crucial e-government management issues such as the management of strategy and projects; data quality; people, money and policies; and dealing with political and ethical challenges. The second section focuses on the implementation of e-government systems. It explores activities such as feasibility studies, analysis and design, risk assessment, system construction, marketing and evaluation.

Features of the book include:

·        case studies drawn from across the globe;

·        instructive diagrams and synoptic models;

·        short activities, questions, and practice-based exercises;

·        a supporting Web site of further materials.

Further details, including inspection copy requests and online ordering, can be obtained from: http://www.sagepub.com/book.aspx?pid=11709

Richard (richard.heeks@manchester.ac.uk) is currently assisting in development of the world's first MSc in eGovernment at Manchester, and is happy to discuss e-government curriculum development and course delivery queries with other CAPAM members.

To post announcments on the CAPAM website, please email Ada Wong at awong@capam.org.