Mastering Digital Transformations ─ Towards a Smarter Society, Economy, City and Nation

Author Nagy K. Hanna presents readers with a systematic approach to the integration of information and communication technology into development policies and programs across a variety of economic and social sectors. The author covers the roots and expressions of the information and communication technology revolution, the promotion of an inclusive information society, the development of smart cities, and a wide variety of other related subject matter over the book’s three parts and fifteen chapters. The author is a consultant, policy adviser, and visiting faculty member of Wits University, South Africa. Distributed in North America by Turpin Distribution. Annotation c2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

Dr. Nagy K. Hanna is an author, educator, public speaker, and global expert on digital transformation and innovation strategies. Advisor to governments, ICT multinationals, and major consulting firms on cutting-edge ICT policies and strategies. He has 40 years experience advising countries and aid agencies on digital economy, e-transformation policies and strategies, e-government, e-leadership institutions, knowledge services industry, public sector reform and governance, and innovation-driven development strategies. He is a board member and senior fellow of several think tanks, and on the editorial boards of several journals. Served on several UN expert groups and commissions. Taught and led research at several universities; currently visiting professor at Wits University. Published over 100 papers and book chapters, and authored 22 books. Founded and chaired World Bank’s global community of practice on digital transformation. Held diverse positions at the World Bank, in operations, finance, policy and strategy. Led development policy dialogue in over 50 countries. He holds PhD from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and executive development diploma from Harvard. nagyhanna@comcast.net