Amazon.com description: Product Description: Governments at all levels know from experience the importance of a coordinated approach to information technology, and recent and rapid changes in these technologies are allowing authorities to improve decision-making, planning and administration in cities. This publication gathers the main contributions and conclusions of a seminar which focused on the use of information systems to improve the management and monitoring of numerous urban services, particularly in the fields of urban planning, housing, environment protection, public works, local taxation, and finance. It illustrates national experiences with coordinated information policies, and includes recommendations which could lead to better urban functioning and management.