APCICT Publications

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have tremendous potential in disaster risk reduction due to their ability to facilitate the rapid flow of information instantly and continuously, in real-time. The use of ICTs in all phases of the disaster risk management cycle presents substantial opportunities to reduce disaster risks, enhance resilience, and facilitate inclusive preparedness…

The Briefing Note Series aims to provide at-a-glance information of key ICTD issues for policymakers and to facilitate their understanding of the potential of ICT when formulating national development policies and programmes. This Briefing Note focuses on policy considerations drawn from the "ICT for Disaster Risk Management" Academy module.

The original WIFI modules were localized by Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka to better fit the understanding of the local participants. After rounds of review processes done by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, ICTA and their partners, the modules were successfully utilized for the WIFI Suhuruliya programme.

The original WIFI modules were localized by Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka to better fit the understanding of the local participants. After rounds of review processes done by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, ICTA and their partners, the modules were successfully utilized for the WIFI Suhuruliya programme.

The original WIFI modules were localized by Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka to better fit the understanding of the local participants. After rounds of review processes done by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, ICTA and their partners, the modules were successfully utilized for the WIFI Suhuruliya programme.

The original WIFI modules were localized by Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka to better fit the understanding of the local participants. After rounds of review processes done by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, ICTA and their partners, the modules were successfully utilized for the WIFI Suhuruliya programme.

The objective of this module is to inform policymakers and support their policymaking skills with gender-related knowledge to create an enabling environment for ICT-empowered women entrepreneurs. The module has four main sections, as well as an introduction and conclusion. The first section introduces the concepts of gender and empowerment within the context of the sustainable development goals.…

This module provides a development-oriented perspective on social media and describes innovative ways for governments and development stakeholders to leverage it in national development strategies and programmes.

Primer 1: An Introduction to ICT for Development seeks to provide an introduction to and preliminary understanding of the linkages between ICTs and the achievement of the human development goals in society. Today, this newly emerging academic discipline is called ICT for Development (ICTD or ICT4D). The Primer is designed to provide background information that students in undergraduate and…

This module aims to provide an audience of decision makers with an understanding of the role that ICTs play in observing and monitoring the environment, sharing information about the environment, mobilizing action, facilitating and enhancing environmental decision making, promoting environmental sustainability and abating climate change. The module also explores the potential of ICT to transform…