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Interactive digital television and the ‘new’ citizen. (2006)
Book Chapter
Webster, W., & Smith, C. F. (2006). Interactive digital television and the ‘new’ citizen. In V. Bekkers, H. van Duivenboden, & M. Thaens (Eds.), Information and Communication Technology and Public Innovation: assessing the ICT-driven modernization of public administration (121-137). IOS Press

This chapter presents a case study of the use of interactive digital television (iDTV) to deliver electronic public services in the UK. It reviews a number of innovative iDTV initiatives which have sought to test the feasibility of using iDTV technol... Read More about Interactive digital television and the ‘new’ citizen..

The effects of culture and politics on Foreign Direct Investment and sustainable development in China: some research hypotheses (2006)
Journal Article
Brown, A., Orr, A., Luo, J., Omar, M., & Handley-Schachler, M. (2006). The effects of culture and politics on Foreign Direct Investment and sustainable development in China: some research hypotheses. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2(1/2), 89. https://doi.org/10.1504/wremsd.2006.009078

China's GDP reached US 1.159 trillion in 2001, making it the sixth largest economy in the world. In addition the Chinese government has reformed its economy, liberated market forces and opened up many industries to foreign investors. However, the sur... Read More about The effects of culture and politics on Foreign Direct Investment and sustainable development in China: some research hypotheses.

Public private partnerships in China: System, constraints and future prospects (2006)
Journal Article
Adams, J., Young, A., & Zhihong, W. (2006). Public private partnerships in China: System, constraints and future prospects. International Journal of Public Sector Management, 19(4), 384-396. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513550610669202

Public private partnership (PPP), which has been operating in China for over 20 years. In addition, an increased focus on value for money in the public sector has led to a need to improve the efficiency of the management, delivery and effectiveness o... Read More about Public private partnerships in China: System, constraints and future prospects.