An Update on Mapping ICT4D Projects in the Philippines: A Reaction

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An Update on Mapping ICT4D Projects in the
PhilippinesA Reaction

• Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza
• FVP for Academic Affairs
• AMA Computer University

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Old vs.New ICTs

• As of the moment, the most widespread information
  and communication technologies
  ARE NOT DIGITAL.
• Old (ANALOG) Technologies
• - radio, television, telephone, etc.
• New (DIGITAL) Technologies
• - digital networks, computers, Internet,
  satellite links, etc.

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Defining ICT

• Curtain (2004) ICTs are VEHICLES FOR
  COMMUNICATION rather than simply a means for
  processing information.

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ICT

• The intrinsic value of ICT lies not in its ease
  for communications and information but rather as
  an enabler for growth and development.
  (Moggie,2003)
• ICT can be considered as a powerful tool for
  economic growth and poverty eradication ( Annan,
  2003) but there are myriad of factors that can
  jumpstart development
• Tool towards societal development

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ICT

• Technologies that facilitate communication and
  the
• processing and transmission of information by
  electronic means.
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  Department for International Development (DFID)

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Defining Development

• Tiglao and Alampay (2004) Development in
  relation to those activities that relate to the
  socio-economic well-being of the country or
  community and activities related to health,
  education, commerce, environment and governance.
• ICT as VEHICLE for communication (Curtain, 2004)
• ICT as DRIVER of the development process (Tiglao
  and Alampay, 2004)

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Development

• A comprehensive economic, social, cultural and
  political process aiming at continued improvement
  of the well-being of the entire population and
  the creation of an enabling environment for
  people.
• UN Global Consultation on the Right to
  Development as a Human Right

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Interface of ICT and Development

• ICT Projects must not simply be about hooking the
  poor to computer networks or providing access to
  digital technologies, but, they must be at the
  core of the design and in its implementation.
  (Fonseca, 2004)
• Development must be people-centered

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WHAT IS ICT4D?

• ICT4D (Information and Communications
  Technologies for Development) is a program aimed
  at bridging the digital divide and bolstering
  economic development by ensuring equitable access
  to up-to-date information communications
  technologies.

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What is Digital Divide

• The term digital divide means the increasing
  ACCESS GAP between those who have and those who
  do not have
• access to information and communication
  technologies
• access to content that benefits them socially and
  economically
• skills to take advantage of ICT services
• the ability to pay for digital services
• Exists within and between countries and has
  different dimensions

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• Narrowing the digital-divide is a priority for
  ICT4D
• We need to move from digital-divide to digital
  opportunity focus on real development needs,
  with ICTs being a tool (not an end in themselves)
  

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Concrete applications of ICTs in development

• Science Education
• Health Social Services
• Business Economy
• Security Governance

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Science Education

• ICTs as a subject - information literacy,
  programming skills.
• Computer based training / distance education and
  e-Learning (content)
• Access to internet information, e-Library
• Latest information, e-Books
• Industry skills and competency requirements

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AMAs e-Learning Experience
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CHED and TESDA

• ATTITUDE TOWARDS
• DIGITAL LIBRARY
• E-LEARNING

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Health Social Services

• Telemedicine communication and databank of
  patient information with clinic and hospital for
  diagnosis
• Telehealth - phone computer to help clinic
  management information flow
• Information sharing - information exchange on
  health priorities, e.g. HIV / AIDS, SARS, dengue,
  TB, Cholera, etc.
• Epidemiology - Collect statistics and information
  to assist in knowledge management of disease

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Business Economy

• ICTs can support operation of small businesses -
  accounts, letters, plans
• ICTs can be a profitable opportunity themselves -
  training, support, sale, programming, web
• Linking suppliers directly to markets (reducing
  role of intermediaries) thereby reducing cost
• Info for tenders, linking SMEs, support
  funding, supply and sales chain
• E-Commerce opportunities

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Security Governance

• Link people to government information, official
  forms
• 2-way interaction and transactions with
  government agencies and key government officials
• Online access to government information and
  services
• Link constituents to representatives/ political
  parties Congressmen, Senators, provincial,
  local and national government officials

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Best Practices

• It can hold different meanings for different
  individuals or groups
• It would depend on the understanding of what
  constitutes a successful initiative
• It is usually site-based or localized, hence,
  universal best practice cannot be identified
• Learn from the experiences of other groups,
  institutions, countries

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Central Focus for ICT4D

• The important consideration in bridging the
  digital divide is a formidable task that requires
  not only leadership but also a major commitment
  of resources as well as concentrating on a few
  key areas where specific IT programs and projects
  could be undertaken and then replicated.

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Matrix of ICT4D Projects
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Matrix of ICT4D Projects
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Matrix of ICT4D Projects
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Matrix of ICT4D Projects
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Matrix of ICT4D Projects
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FORMULA FOR SUCCESS

• While ICT strategies and programs should draw on
  global experience, they will only be successful
  if they adapt that experience to local realities.
  This means
• giving priority attention to
• local actors
• local content,and
• locally-identified initiatives and priorities

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• Clear mapping based on the identified best
  practices. Do we meet the criteria? (are these
  applicable to Philippines)
• Benchmarking of ICT4d projects in developed and
  developing countries (learn from their success
  stories)

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Identifying ICT4D projects

• There must be COMMON THRUST or a flagship program
  that would serve as the key determinant in the
  attainment of national development.
• Identification must be a product of well
  researched undertakings to be initiated by bodies
  like CICT, DOST, LOCAL GOVT, ACADEME, INDUSTRY,
  etc.
• But then again, are these AGENCIES REALLY TALKING
  TO EACH OTHER?

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THANK YOU !