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Introduction to ICT for Development
This deck covers key concepts from the primer on ICT for Development, including the role of ICTs in socio-economic development, the digital divide, and global development goals.
What is the main focus of the human development approach introduced by UNDP in 1990?
The focus is on the well-being of individuals as the ultimate objective of development.
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What is the main focus of the human development approach introduced by UNDP in 1990?
The focus is on the well-being of individuals as the ultimate objective of development.
What are the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?
The MDGs are a set of eight global development goals aimed at reducing poverty and improving lives by 2015.
How do ICTs contribute to development according to the primer?
ICTs provide improved and equitable delivery of services, facilitate planning and coordination, and enable information sharing and outreach.
What is the digital divide?
The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to ICTs and those who do not, often reflecting broader social inequalities.
What is the role of the Asia and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT)?
APCICT aims to strengthen the use of ICT for socio-economic development through human and institutional capacity building.
What is development support communication?
It is the organized use of communication to support development processes, integrating ICTs into planning and evaluation.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is the main focus of the human development approach introduced by UNDP in 1990? | The focus is on the well-being of individuals as the ultimate objective of development. |
What are the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)? | The MDGs are a set of eight global development goals aimed at reducing poverty and improving lives by 2015. |
How do ICTs contribute to development according to the primer? | ICTs provide improved and equitable delivery of services, facilitate planning and coordination, and enable information sharing and outreach. |
What is the digital divide? | The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to ICTs and those who do not, often reflecting broader social inequalities. |
What is the role of the Asia and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT)? | APCICT aims to strengthen the use of ICT for socio-economic development through human and institutional capacity building. |
What is development support communication? | It is the organized use of communication to support development processes, integrating ICTs into planning and evaluation. |
What is the significance of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)? | WSIS aimed to bridge the digital divide and promote access to ICTs globally, resulting in the Declaration of Principles and Plan of Action. |
What are some ways to bridge the digital divide? | Investing in education, creating ICT infrastructure, and promoting universal access through community telecentres. |
How does the digital economy ranking differ from e-readiness? | Digital economy rankings assess the quality of ICT infrastructure and the ability to use ICTs, while e-readiness focused on infrastructure and connectivity. |
What is the relationship between ICTs and economic growth? | ICTs contribute to economic growth by improving business efficiency, communication, and access to markets. |