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The e-Collaborative Hub or E-CO HUB is a single-entry online gateway for policy makers, trainers and practitioners to easily access and search for relevant knowledge resources on different aspects of ICT for development (ICT4D). There is also a collaborative workspace to discuss views, share ideas and collaborate on projects related to ICT4D.
There can be no development without peace and there will only be slow development without ICTs. Hence, the need to understand and use ICTs appropriately and meaningfully to meet the Millennium Development Goals and Targets.
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Latest Resources
Building Broadband: Strategies and policies for the developing world
This report offers policymakers and regulators an analysis of approaches that developed countries have taken in expanding their broadband markets, with a focus on the Republic of Korea, one of the most successful broadband markets. Surveys of six other countries that are leading in broadband market development, highlight policymaking and governance strategies, and provide critical information about the aspects of national policies, plans and frameworks that have successfully promoted broadband technology. The analysis concludes with a presentation of policies and regulations that developing countries could consider to support the growth of broadband.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(in Korean)