Is it Time to Develop Government Communication Functions?

Authors

  • Ahmed Farouk Radwan Head of Public Relations Department, College of Communication, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6935-2539

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33282/abaa.v15i60.1083

Keywords:

Government communication; Development; Digital technology

Abstract

Embracing digital technological advancements in media and communication has led government entities to adopt communication practices fully aligned with the digital and networked system in government communication. Traditional media practices within the government environment increasingly rely on the ability to utilize digital tools and systems for content creation, communication, evaluation, and the management of the entire communication process within an electronic and intelligent framework for government services. Naturally, this transformation has caught the attention of communication and public relations researchers worldwide, as the digital and networked aspects of government communication now form an intellectual and theoretical dimension that cannot be underestimated in studying government communication practices.

Author Biography

  • Ahmed Farouk Radwan, Head of Public Relations Department, College of Communication, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.

    ORCID.pngDr Ahmed Farouk Radwan is a faculty member in college of communication , University of Sharjah . He holds a BA in Public Relations and Advertising from Cairo University ,and PhD from Helwan University. He published many researches in reputation management , crises communication , online public relations ,and government communication. He is a writer in Sharjah 24 news website and a member of the academic board of international government communication forum.

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Published

2023-06-28

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Editorial

How to Cite

Radwan, A. F. (2023). Is it Time to Develop Government Communication Functions?. ALBAHITH ALALAMI, 15(60), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.33282/abaa.v15i60.1083

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