Incorporation and development of informational technologies in Argentine cities

a case study

Authors

  • Ulises Girolimo Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) - Instituto de Investigaciones Gino Germani, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Buenos Aires https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8844-5535
  • Patricio Julián Feldman Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) - Instituto de Investigaciones Gino Germani, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Buenos Aires https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7012-375X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24302/drd.v10ied.esp..3122

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the place that informational technologies occupy in the Argentine cities agenda, in the context of the second informational wave. Based on the analysis of the specialized literature on the subject, it has been identified various ways for incorporation and development of these technologies in cities, considering the different goals they pursue and the theoretical approaches that support them. Then, we analyze the cases of two cities that have been deploying initiatives related to the subject since 2004. The study case adopts a qualitative focus, supported by the analysis of secondary sources, which are complemented with semi-structured interviews. The research results suggest that the initiatives related to the incorporation and development of information technologies in cities, constitute a highly heterogeneous and dynamic phenomenon, characterized by the use of different tools that could change over time. The relationships between different stakeholders and the role that local governments assume in socio-technological innovation processes exert a strong influence on both the informational development trajectory, as well as its urban orientation and connection with cities.

Key words: Informational Capitalism. Innovation. Software. Cities. Public Policies.

Author Biographies

Ulises Girolimo, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) - Instituto de Investigaciones Gino Germani, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Buenos Aires

Doctor en Ciencias Sociales por la Universidad de Buenos Aires, Licenciado en Ciencia Política por la Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Es Becario Posdoctoral del CONICET e Investigador en el Instituto Gino Germani (UBA) sobre políticas de innovación en el sector del software en Argentina, redes de conocimiento y desarrollo.

Patricio Julián Feldman, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) - Instituto de Investigaciones Gino Germani, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Buenos Aires

Doctor en Ciencias Sociales, Licenciado en Ciencia Política, y Magíster en Procesos de Integración Regional por la Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA). Es Becario Posdoctoral del CONICET e Investigador en el Instituto Gino Germani (UBA) en temas referidos a las políticas públicas de innovación socio-tecnológica, redes multiactorales y desarrollo local.

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Published

2020-10-23

How to Cite

Girolimo, U., & Feldman, P. J. (2020). Incorporation and development of informational technologies in Argentine cities: a case study. DRd - Desenvolvimento Regional Em Debate, 10(ed.esp.), 141–170. https://doi.org/10.24302/drd.v10ied.esp.3122

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Vol. 10 No. ed.esp. (2020): Dossiê temático: Conhecimento, inovação, criatividade e inteligência para o desenvolvimento de cidades, municí­pios, regiões ou territórios

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