As this could represent an important contribution to the implementation of the outcome of WSIS, this matter will be referred to again in the conclusion of this note.

Researchers have argued over the potential of ICT, specifically in promoting literacy and raising social awareness.

1.196 All ICT services will have been enhanced through implementation of a clearly defined strategy and implementation plan.

(g) Strengthening national capacity in human resource development for formulating policies and applications of information, communication and space technology

Benefits to women have included greater access to employment opportunities and access to ICT.

The report updates the 2003 ICT Development Indices to benchmark ICT development and review trends in the digital divide. It also presents a summary of the policy options that countries can adopt to foster ICT development, and illustrates these by reviewing four country case studies that have successfully promoted growth in ICTs.

Noting also the work of relevant international and regional organizations on enhancing cybersecurity and the security of information technologies,

Promote the use of ICT network to connect the member countries of NAM for sharing of experiences and best practices.

d) Create an enabling environment that will promote equitable and affordable access to ICT infrastructure and services

Europe is equally responsible for advancing research on more secure technologies, particularly a fourth generation of nuclear reactor technology.

(d) Strengthening national capacity to create an enabling environment for the development, transfer and applications of information, communication and space technology for sustainable economic and social development

Several countries encouraged women to acquire or enhance information and communications technology skills through formal and informal education.

The Ministers reiterated their call for greater investments in the relevant ICT according to the specific situation and capacity of each country in efforts to move forward the interests of the respective countries as well as the interests of the Member Countries as a whole.

The Cybercrime Prevention Act will help sustain and enhance investor confidence and strengthen our position as one of the world s top locations for high value IT BPO services.

Providing banks and investors with more accurate and comprehensive information for SME applicants can dramatically reduce the risk of the investment or loan.

The representative of Cuba emphasized the importance, for promoting entrepreneurial activity and reducing poverty in LDCs, of access to information and communication technology.

The primary aims of the foundation are, globally, to enhance healthcare and reduce extreme poverty, and in America, to expand educational opportunities and access to information technology.

To enhance UNODC's performance, and to save costs, a number of significant reform steps have been taken in the areas of human resource management, financial resource management and information technology support.

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(l) Strengthen mechanisms that enhance sharing among countries and the use of best practices in sustainable forest management, including through freeware based information and communications technology

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The meeting was convened in order to elect a new Vice chairman of the Executive Committee.

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Health care providers and hospital systems can dramatically boost the impact of health IT by reengineering traditional practices to take full advantage of its capabilities.

In his report to the General Assembly on the Information and Communications Technology Strategy (A 57 620), the Secretary General elaborated on the importance of enhancing e Management in the Secretariat.

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