Full Description
This book is an essential resource for individuals interested in understanding the implementation of Society 5.0 technologies in Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). It offers a compelling combination of theoretical insights and real-life case studies, making a strong argument for the future of human-centered and inclusive digitalization.
The book is structured into four themes. Theme one covers Digital Transformation in Education and Skills Development and details digital tools designed to improve the education sector. Theme two presents Sustainable Energy Solutions and Community Development in Society 5.0. It presents practical guidelines for implementing energy solutions in marginalized communities, as well as innovative strategies for community development covered in chapters five to eight. Theme three presents content on Business Transformation and Corporate Social Responsibility in selected LMICs and delves deep into digital tools to foster the efficiency of local businesses and CSR strategies. Eventually, theme four investigates Society 5.0 and Healthcare Innovation and covers strategies and digital solutions to improve the sectors in marginalized communities.
The book is highly recommended for anyone interested in regional development, information technology for development, economic development, innovation, development planning, and sustainable development. It emphasizes practical approaches to address and overcome the digital divide, tackle infrastructure challenges, and navigate policy hurdles that hinder development in these regions.
Contents
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Society 5.0 and Sustainable Development: A Unified Systems Approach.- Theme 1. Digital Transformation in Education and Skill Development.- Chapter 2. The Theoretical Foundation of Society 5.0 and Digital Transformation in Education and Skill Development.- Chapter 3. Navigating Digital Education:The STEM App Initiative.- Chapter 4. Grants Management System: Digital Services for Skill Development in Society 5.0.- Theme 2. Sustainable Energy Solutions & Community Development in Society 5.0.- Chapter 5. A Critical Overview of Sustainable Energy Solutions and Community Development.- Chapter 6. Rooftop Solar Energy for Society 5.0 - The Case of Sai Mitra.- Chapter 7. Fostering Sustainability in Rural and Peri-Urban Communities through Digital Innovation.- Chapter 8. Bridging the Digital Divide: A Society 5.0 Super Application for Inclusive Socio-Economic Development.- Chapter 9. Empowering Women in Agriculture: Leveraging E-Commerce Platforms in Society 5.0.- Theme 3. Business Transformation and Corporate Social Responsibility.- Chapter 10. Theoretical & Foundational of Business Transformation: CSR in Society 5.0. SMEs and Technological Innovation.- Chapter 11. Shampoo To Shoe: Transformative Manufacturing Journey for Society 5.0.- Chapter 12. Balancing Rights, Needs, and Interventions in Society 5.0: The CSR Case of Gaja Yatra: The Tale of Two Issues with One Solution.- Chapter 13. Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Society 5.0: Innovation for Sustainable Local Communities.- Theme 4. Society 5.0 And Healthcare Innovation.- Chapter 14. An Overview of the Theoretical Approaches to Transforming Healthcare in Society 5.0.- Chapter 15. Optimized Social-Technical Intervention Protocols for National Healthcare Services Forecasting.- Chapter 16. A Conclusion to Society 5.0 and Sustainable Development: A Unified Systems Approach.
