Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

1-2016

Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to identify the key characteristics and propose a working definition of a smart nation.Design/methodology/approach - A case study of Singapore through an analysis of the key speeches made by senior Singapore leaders, publicly available government documents and news reports since the launch of the smart nation initiative in December 2014 was carried out.Findings - Just like smart cities, the idea of a smart nation is an evolving concept. However, there are some emerging characteristics that define a smart nation.Research limitations/implications - The paper provides an initial understanding of the key characteristics and definition of a smart nation at the nascent stage and a foundation for further research on the topic.Originality/value - This paper contributes to the existing smart cities and smart nation literature by providing insights to the key characteristics of smart nation and proposing a working definition of the term.

Keywords

Innovation, Government, Collaboration, Big data, Digital technology, Smart cities

Discipline

Asian Studies | Data Storage Systems | Technology and Innovation

Research Areas

Information Systems and Management

Publication

Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society

Volume

14

Issue

4

First Page

323

Last Page

333

ISSN

1477-996X

Identifier

10.1108/JICES-02-2016-0005

Publisher

Emerald

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1108/JICES-02-2016-0005

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