Asia Pacific Development Information Programme A UNDP Initiative gabundp.org http:mysintra.undp.org

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Asia-Pacific Development Information
ProgrammeRAS/97/090

• A UNDP Initiative
• to promote the use of I.T.
• for development activities

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Information Technology

• From computing to connecting
• From single to multi-point to multi to
  multi-point
• From centralised to distributed
• A new toolbox for programming activities

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Objectives Training

• I.T. Seminars for Governments and NGOs
  counterparts.

• Development of Information Culture
• Internet Policies
• Infrastructure Development
• Applications

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Objectives National Assistance

• Direct assistance and support of
• development-oriented IT initiatives

In some countries data communication
infrastructure and information usage is
non-existent or has reached only major centres.
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Objectives Regional Assistance

• Providing assistance for assessment, design, and
  implementation at IT systems at regional level
  (Ex. ASEAN, ECO Secretariat.)

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Objectives Regional Assistance

• Regional Server Programme Information hosting
  services
• Information Centre on Internet Governance and
  e-commerce
• Internet Connectivity Chart mapping of the
  Asia-Pacific region

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Objectives Information Mediated Development

• To provide technical assistance (Internet, data
  routing, Satellite connectivity, etc.) - where no
  expertise exists
• To identify new development opportunities through
  technology
• To engage the private sector and serve as a
  clearinghouse and distributor of applications,
  technologies, etc.
• To co-operate with other UN Agencies

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Assistance in progress

• Bhutan national data network, assistance to
  Telecom, research centers network
• Bangladesh Internet top level domain
• Mongolia Seminar, Citizen Information Centres
• Indonesia Intranet for coordinating ministry on
  poverty alleviation

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Assistance in progress

• China, Thailand, Nepal, Laos upcoming IT
  Seminars on policies and infrastructure
• DPRK connectivity for UN agencies
• Nepal Gov. Intranet dvpt, IT Seminar
• Laos Connectivity plan, Postal Service
• Malaysia Mobile Internet Unit for rural schools

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Rural connectivity

• Local connectivity vs. Internet
• Appropriate connectivity
• Connectivity timeframe now or later
• The success formula

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IT implementation formulas

• Formula 1

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Formula 2
Political
Financial
Technical
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Problems

• Political will, Government volatility, assistance
  timeframe
• Fast pace of technology change
• Culture of Information, relevance of content.
  Needs vs. entertainment

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Conclusion

• Importance of keeping regional perspective
• Importance of adequate representation
• Changing scenario in data connectivity