This publication aims to raise awareness on the concept of ICT for Peace (ICT4Peace). ICT4Peace intends to utilize ICT in promoting lasting peace in areas that involve armed conflict including: management and prevention of conflict; peace operations; humanitirian relief and disaster assistance; and post-conflict peace building and reconstruction. The report provides analysis of ICT4Peace issues and current initiatives including specific examples from all over the world and recommendations for future actions.

UN ICT Task Force Series 11

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Information and Communication Technology for Peace: The Role of ICT in Preventing, Responding to and Recovering from Conflict
Daniel Stauffacher
Willian Drake
Paul Currion
Julia Steinberger
© United Nations ICT Task Force, 2005, 101 pages ISBN 92-1-104556-8
Information and Communication Technology for Peace - The Role of ICT in Preventing- Responding to and Recovering from Conflict.pdf