APCICT Publications

Open and distance learning (ODL) is one of the most rapidly growing fields of higher education and training globally, thanks for advances in information and communication technologies (ICTs) that contribute to the expansion of online and open delivery in education. Recognizing the potential that open and distance learning has to increase access to and improve the quality of education, the United…

'Getting Started with Social Media Tools in Government' is a supplement to UN-APCICT’s Module 11 of the Academy of ICT Essentials for Government Leaders on 'Social Media for Development.' This publication is a practical guide that presents “how-to” steps for setting and managing social media tools and technologies in government. It aims to provide government officials with a basic understanding…

This module introduces the concept of social media and the various applications for social and economic progress. It also guides the development of a social media policy. A supplementary set of guidelines on “Social Media for Government” provides practical “how-to” steps for starting up and managing social media tools and technologies.

This module provides government officials and policymakers with an overview of disaster risk management (DRM) and presents an approach for identifying information needs in DRM. It then matches the needs with ICT. The module also describes and provides examples of existing ICT applications for DRM and discusses benefits and barriers for utilizing ICT in DRM.

The APCICT Briefing Note Series aims to provide at-a-glance information on key information and communication technology for development (ICTD) agendas for high-level policymakers and stakeholders. This briefing note is drawn from the tenth core module of the Academy of ICT Essentials for Government Leaders (Academy). The Academy is a comprehensive ICT for development training curriculum that aims…

The ICT Academy for the Arab region (AIGLE) builds upon the achievements and lessons learned from APCICT/ESCAP.  Similar to the APCICT Academy, the AIGLE project is designed to support the governments of Arab countries in strengthening national capacities for enabling an environment that promotes the transition to the knowledge economy and ensures its sustainability. For more information, please…

The ICT Academy for the Arab region (AIGLE) builds upon the achievements and lessons learned from APCICT/ESCAP.  Similar to the APCICT Academy, the AIGLE project is designed to support the governments of Arab countries in strengthening national capacities for enabling an environment that promotes the transition to the knowledge economy and ensures its sustainability. For more information, please…

The ICT Academy for the Arab region (AIGLE) builds upon the achievements and lessons learned from APCICT/ESCAP.  Similar to the APCICT Academy, the AIGLE project is designed to support the governments of Arab countries in strengthening national capacities for enabling an environment that promotes the transition to the knowledge economy and ensures its sustainability. For more information, please…

The ICT Academy for the Arab region (AIGLE) builds upon the achievements and lessons learned from APCICT/ESCAP.  Similar to the APCICT Academy, the AIGLE project is designed to support the governments of Arab countries in strengthening national capacities for enabling an environment that promotes the transition to the knowledge economy and ensures its sustainability. For more information, please…

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.