http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/resources daily 1 2008-03-30T08:52:37Z http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/ict-world-today-spring-2010-ict-and-innovation-facing-the-emerging-global-issues This fourth issue of ICT World Today focuses on ways to encourage ICT innovation and enhance efficiency to overcome the global financial crisis; and tackle climate change, natural disasters, price hikes in resources and food, and the spread of contagious diseases. No publisher admin UN-APCICT 2010-02-09T18:20:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/regional-progress-and-strategies-towards-building-the-information-society-in-asia-and-the-pacific This publication aims at increasing awareness and knowledge among policymakers on how to create an enabling policy environment for enhancing regional connectivity and building a regional information society, taking into consideration the needs of the developing countries, least developed countries, the landlocked developing countries, the small island developing States, and countries with economies in transition. No publisher admin ESCAP ict for development 2009-12-30T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/policy-brief-in-ict-applications-in-the-knowledge-economy-no.-7-improving-health-care-in-rural-areas-information-and-communications-technology-solutions-for-least-developed-countries Achieving the health-related MDGs requires strengthening health systems, particularly in the following areas of (a) Expanding the primary health-care workforce and enriching the skill levels; (b) Upgrading and broadening medical infrastructure and logistics; (c) Providing affordable access to drugs and medical supplies; (d) Improving health decision-making and early warning by enhancing data collection and analysis of disease trends. This brief summarizes cost-effective information and communication technology (ICT) applications to support improvements in these areas in least developed, landlocked and small island countries in the Asia-Pacific region. No publisher admin ESCAP health 2009-12-14T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/building-a-mobile-money-distribution-network-in-papua-new-guinea This report outlines how a mobile money system might develop in Papua New Guinea, what existing networks it might use for 'cash in' and 'cash out' services, and how mobile money might help individuals, companies and government alike to lower cost, increase security, and reduce corruption linked to the movement of money. No publisher admin access and infrastructure Papua New Guinea 2009-10-31T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/information-economy-report-2009-trends-and-outlook-in-turbulent-times The Report monitors global trends in information and communication technologies (ICTs) as they affect developing countries, with special attention to the impact of the global financial crisis on ICTs. It also provides an assessment of the diffusion of ICTs - such as fixed and mobile telecommunications, Internet, and broadband - between 2003 and 2008. No publisher admin ict for development 2009-10-21T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/background-paper-for-identifying-the-best-practice-of-ict-implementations-in-asia-and-the-pacific This paper updates the status of ICT initiatives and implementations that aim to bridge the digital divide. It assesses how many people, what kind of groups of people and which regions have been left out from accessing ICT, and identifies the main problems of further expanding ICT access. No publisher admin access and infrastructure 2009-10-18T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/empowering-persons-with-disabilities-through-icts This publication outlines how ICTs improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities by providing access to information and knowledge, new employment and socialization opportunities. No publisher admin UNESCO ict for development 2009-10-08T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/it-governance-capability-laying-the-foundation-for-government-interoperability Creating interoperability in the governmental context requires government leaders to take responsibility for improving the capabilities of government agencies to effectively partner with other agencies and governments as well as the private sector, non-profit groups, and research institutions. Governance is a foundational capability for creating and improving government interoperability. Recent research conducted by the CTG draws on a comparative case study of IT governance to illustrate that while effective governance structures include a consistent set of elements or capabilities, there are also a wide range of context specific issues that must be responded to in the governance design, development, and implementation processes. No publisher admin interoperability 2009-09-30T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/the-ict4d-2.0-manifesto-where-next-for-icts-and-international-development This paper explains the phase change – from "ICT4D 1.0" to "ICT4D 2.0" – and its implications. The background to these phases is reviewed, charting the logic and chronology of applying ICTs in developing countries. The implications of the phase change are then analysed. First, in terms of new technology and application priorities. Then, in relation to new models of innovation we may need to embrace: from laboratory to collaborative to grassroots innovation. Next, in relation to new implementation models for funding, managing, and applying digital technology. Finally, the paper looks at necessary new worldviews to guide our thinking and our policies in this field; integrating perspectives from computer science, information systems and development studies. Additional commentaries and models provide a further set of rich insights into the future of ICT4D. No publisher admin ict for development 2009-09-30T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/information-and-technology-standards-of-canada A Treasury Board information or technology standard (TBITS) is one that has been approved by the Treasury Board for mandatory use throughout the federal government of Canada. These documents reflect the need to retire obsolete standards as well as lessen the burden of policy compliance and reporting requirements on government organizations commensurate with TB policy suite renewal objectives. No publisher admin interoperability 2009-09-29T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/planting-the-knowledge-seed-adapting-to-climate-change-using-icts This publication explore the practical linkages between climate change, access to and sharing of information and knowledge, communication for development and ICTs in general. More specifically, the publication aims to: 1) Provide an overview of linking the strategic use of ICTs to climate change; 2) Summarize the discussions and conclusions of the BCO Learning Day on ICTs and Climate Change held in December 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa; 3) Demonstrate innovative applications through concrete project examples; and 4) Start a dialogue and stimulate a debate about the added value and applicability of ICTs in climate change programmes. No publisher admin natural resources management 2009-09-27T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/good-practice-in-information-and-communication-technology-for-education The guide draws on a range of sources, including the findings of ADB's studies on ICT for education and the experience ADB has gained with stakeholders and partners in providing project assistance for ICT for education in its developing member countries. No publisher admin e-learning 2009-08-31T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/korean-experience-of-overcoming-economic-crisis-through-ict-development The Republic of Korea experienced serious economic crisis a decade ago and ICT development contributed greatly to overcoming Korean economic crisis. Korea’s experience shows how information and communications technology (ICT) can be used for overcoming the global economic crisis. This paper is organized as follows: 1) the 1997 economic crisis and the role of ICT, 2) the result of ICT development right after the economic crisis, 3) major tools to develop the ICT sector, 4) background of successful government ICT initiatives, and 5) implications from the Korean experience. No publisher admin ict for development Korea, Republic of 2009-08-30T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/learning-from-the-korean-green-it-strategy Many countries have created initiatives to pursue green IT, especially Asian nations such as the Republic of Korea and Japan. The Republic of Korea in particular has been active in this area and has developed a comprehensive set of policies designed to transform the nation into a lowcarbon economy and society. The Korean strategy addresses how to make the IT sector more energy efficient, how to use IT to transform society and how to pursue “green jobs”. No publisher admin natural resources management 2009-08-04T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/itus-list-of-resources-on-icts-and-climate-change This webpage provides references to external resources: background papers, additional information, statistics, and examples, that cover the positive and negative impact that ICTs have on the climate. No publisher admin natural resources management ITU 2009-07-09T15:00:00Z Resource Item