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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(in Korean)