Elsevier Smart Nation: Redefining Nations for Global Sustainability (Smart Cities)

As digitalization continues to transform the world, nations and governments are mobilizing to adopt “smart” strategies for governance and citizen engagement, both locally and globally. Providing sought-after, interdisciplinary knowledge on the next frontier in the evolution of smart concepts, Smart Nation: Redefining Nations for Global Sustainability illustrates how comprehensive adoption and purposeful application of digital, interoperable instruments and ecosystems can shape integrated governance, leading to more efficient and equitable administrative efforts while fostering collaborative strategies that achieve sustainable outcomes across national boundaries. This comprehensive reference resource offers not only the latest research in this innovative context but also reviews successful international cases, providing practical insights into the revolutionary trajectories of these countries as they address complex challenges across social, economic, and environmental spheres, ultimately enhancing living standards. Authored by an expert with decades of experience in both academia and professional practice, this volume caters to a diverse audience across disciplines, offering a detailed development blueprint that supports ongoing innovation for the collective benefit of our planet. Presents a critical analysis and evaluation of existing smart concepts, including smart cities and smart governments. Showcases various Smart Nation initiatives worldwide, highlighting challenges, lessons learned, and successful techdriven development strategies. Includes the transformation of existing policy and socioeconomic models into smart frameworks, along with diagrams to clarify complex concepts, platforms, roadmaps, and analytical performance systems, facilitating efficient decision-making. Emphasizes the responsibility of current smart systems to effectively serve citizens and contribute to national and global environmental objectives. Evaluates the adoption of intelligent tools with foresight, considering potential future challenges and consequences.