ICTs for Development

Improving Policy Coherence

Business & Finance, Economics, Economic Development
Cover of the book ICTs for Development by Collective, OECD
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Collective ISBN: 9789264077409
Publisher: OECD Publication: January 22, 2010
Imprint: OECD Language: English
Author: Collective
ISBN: 9789264077409
Publisher: OECD
Publication: January 22, 2010
Imprint: OECD
Language: English

Information communication technologies (ICTs) are crucial to reducing poverty, improving access to health and education services and creating new sources of income and employment for the poor. Being able to access and use ICTs has become a major factor in driving competitiveness, economic growth and social development. In the last decade, ICTs, particularly mobile phones, have also opened up new channels for the free flow of ideas and opinions, thereby promoting democracy and human rights.

The OECD and infoDev joined forces at a workshop on 10-11 September 2009 to examine some of the main challenges in reducing the discrepancies in access to ICTs and use of ICTs between developing countries.The workshop discussed best practices for more coherent and collaborative approaches in support of poverty reduction and meeting the Millennium Development Goals.

There is much work to be done on improving policy coherence and there is a need to engage more actively with partner countries. Making the most of ICTs requires that they are seen as part of innovation for development, rather than just another development tool.

This publication examines access to ICTs, as a precondition to their use; broadband Internet access and governments' role in making it available; developments in mobile payments; ICT security issues; ICTs for improving environmental performance; and the relative priority of ICTs in education.

For more information

The OECD/infoDev workshop on ICTs for Development: www.oecd.org/ICT/4D

OECD work on Policy Coherence for Development: www.oecd.org/development/policycoherence

infoDev: www.infoDev.org

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Information communication technologies (ICTs) are crucial to reducing poverty, improving access to health and education services and creating new sources of income and employment for the poor. Being able to access and use ICTs has become a major factor in driving competitiveness, economic growth and social development. In the last decade, ICTs, particularly mobile phones, have also opened up new channels for the free flow of ideas and opinions, thereby promoting democracy and human rights.

The OECD and infoDev joined forces at a workshop on 10-11 September 2009 to examine some of the main challenges in reducing the discrepancies in access to ICTs and use of ICTs between developing countries.The workshop discussed best practices for more coherent and collaborative approaches in support of poverty reduction and meeting the Millennium Development Goals.

There is much work to be done on improving policy coherence and there is a need to engage more actively with partner countries. Making the most of ICTs requires that they are seen as part of innovation for development, rather than just another development tool.

This publication examines access to ICTs, as a precondition to their use; broadband Internet access and governments' role in making it available; developments in mobile payments; ICT security issues; ICTs for improving environmental performance; and the relative priority of ICTs in education.

For more information

The OECD/infoDev workshop on ICTs for Development: www.oecd.org/ICT/4D

OECD work on Policy Coherence for Development: www.oecd.org/development/policycoherence

infoDev: www.infoDev.org

More books from OECD

Cover of the book Improving Value in Health Care by Collective
Cover of the book Interactions entre politiques publiques, migrations et développement au Burkina Faso by Collective
Cover of the book Politiques agricoles des pays de l'OCDE 2009 by Collective
Cover of the book An Appraisal of the Chilean Fisheries Sector by Collective
Cover of the book OECD Reviews of Regulatory Reform: Australia 2010 by Collective
Cover of the book The Security of Energy Supply and the Contribution of Nuclear Energy by Collective
Cover of the book OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2018 Issue 1 by Collective
Cover of the book Improving Reliability on Surface Transport Networks by Collective
Cover of the book Interrelations between Public Policies, Migration and Development in Georgia by Collective
Cover of the book Employment and Skills Strategies in the Philippines by Collective
Cover of the book Comptes nationaux des pays de l'OCDE, Volume 2011 Numéro 1 by Collective
Cover of the book Skills Strategy Implementation Guidance for Slovenia by Collective
Cover of the book Competitiveness and Private Sector Development: Egypt 2010 by Collective
Cover of the book Inclusive Business Creation by Collective
Cover of the book Achieving Better Value for Money in Health Care by Collective
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy