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Title Mobile apps as government communication media in urban public services: case study - the usage of Qlue application by Jakarta Provincial Government
ID_Doc 41038
Authors Firdaus, MSA; Irwansyah; Djaja, K
Title Mobile apps as government communication media in urban public services: case study - the usage of Qlue application by Jakarta Provincial Government
Year 2017
Published
DOI 10.2495/SDP160351
Abstract The fast-paced development of internet technology and the infiltration of mobile communication devices have produced the 'always on' society phenomenon. At the same time, the concept of 'smart city' considered to be relevant to overcoming plenty of challenges that 21st century urban areas face. The utilization of technology by means of 'mobile government' ('m-government') is believed to be competent to bridge public needs with public service that government provided. One form of the 'm-government' is the usage of mobile application (mobile app) as a medium of government communication. This research is undertaken with a case study of Qlue mobile app organized by the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta. The qualitative methods used are interviews and observations to validate this research. The vital discovery of this research is that Qlue comes up as the tool for public-oriented government communication. Qlue has been operated not only for running the communication function of government, which becomes the media for government socialization; but also to become the channel of public needs aspiration delivery. In the context of good governance, the use of mobile apps has been contributing to implement the principles of participation, equality, and accountability.
Author Keywords government communication; mobile apps; smart city; smart governance
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S); Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science & Humanities (CPCI-SSH)
EID WOS:000618346600035
WoS Category Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies; Regional & Urban Planning; Urban Studies
Research Area Science & Technology - Other Topics; Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Public Administration; Urban Studies
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