Povezanost informacijsko - komunikacijskih tehnologija i koncepta održivog razvoja na primjeru pametnih gradova

graduate thesis

• Title (english): Application of information and communication technologies for sustainable development: smart cities
• Author: Tomislav Bastić
• Mentor: Ivan Strugar (mentor)
• Committee member: Božidar Jaković (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Tomislav Gelo (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Economics and Business; (Department of Macroeconomics and Economic Development); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-05-16, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; Macroeconomics

Abstract

Suvremeni način života koji podrazumijeva urbanizaciju, zagađenje okoliša, eksploataciju prirodnih resursa, problem prenapučenosti i lošeg životnog standarda, dugoročno nije održiv. Stoga, ključni izazov suvremenog društva jest postizanje održivosti u svim aspektima života. Kako bi se to postiglo, potrebno je primijeniti novi pristup u razmišljanju koji uključuje multidisciplinarnost, inovativnost te duboko sveobuhvatno razumijevanje koncepcije održivosti. U tom smislu, informacijsko - komunikacijske tehnologije (IKT) igraju ključnu ulogu jer omogućuju povećanje produktivnosti, razvoj društva i gospodarstva, ali i kontinuiranu kontrolu i upravljanje resursima tako da se resursi optimalno koriste. Na to je pogotovo utjecala primjena interneta stvari ( IoT) , kao i zadnje generacije komunikacijske infrastrukture poput 5G mreža, te napredak u upravljanju velikim količinama podataka. U tom kontekstu, cilj ovoga rada je analizirati povezanost informatičko – komunikacijskih tehnologija i koncepta održivog razvoja na primjeru pametnih gradova.

Provedeno empirijsko istraživanje pokazalo je da većina mladih vrlo često koristi moderne informacijsko – komunikacijsko tehnologije, te da se većinom slaže kako iste, pozitivno utječu na smanjenje zagađenja okoliša, racionalniju upotrebu resursa i doprinose održivom razvoju. Također, istraživanje je pokazalo kako su mladi poprilično spremni investirati u pametne uređaje poput sustava pametnih kuća. Ipak, većina ispitanika želi češću komunikaciju s gradskom upravom putem digitalnih platformi. Prema dobivenim rezultatima ispitanici smatraju kako su upravo pametna uprava i pametni ljudi, karakteristike pametnog grada, koje najviše doprinose održivom razvoju i kvaliteti života.

Abstract (english)

The contemporary way of life that involves urbanization, environmental pollution, exploitation of natural resources, overpopulation, and poor living standards is not sustainable in the long run. Therefore, the key challenge of modern society is to achieve sustainability in all aspects of life. To achieve this, a new approach to thinking is necessary, which includes multidisciplinarity, innovation, and a deep and comprehensive understanding of the concept of sustainability. In this sense, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) play a crucial role because they enable increased productivity, social and economic development, as well as continuous monitoring and management of resources to ensure their optimal use. This has been especially influenced by the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the latest generation of communication infrastructure, such as 5G networks, as well as advances in managing large amounts of data. In this context, the aim of this paper is to analyze the relationship between ICT and the concept of sustainable development using the example of smart cities.

An empirical study has shown that most young people frequently use modern ICT and mostly agree that they have a positive impact on reducing environmental pollution, rational use of resources, and contributing to sustainable development. The research also revealed that young people are quite willing to invest in smart devices such as smart home systems. However, most respondents want more frequent communication with the city administration through digital platforms. According to the results obtained, respondents believe that smart governance and smart people, which are characteristics of smart cities, contribute the most to sustainable development and quality of life.

• Keywords: Internet stvari; informacijsko - komunikacijske tehnologije; pametni grad; održivi razvoj; okoliš
• Keywords (english): Internet of things; information and communication technologies; smart cities; sustainable development; environment
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:148:050710
• Study programme: Title: Economics of energy and environment; Study programme type: professional; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar ekonomije/magistra ekonomije (magistar ekonomije/magistra ekonomije)
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• Created on: 2023-05-16 20:56:51